A soccer player died after a collision with an opponent during a match this week.
Igraza Gonzales Altamirano, 21, died on Tuesday after suffering a head injury in a collision with a goalkeeper.
In the 71st minute of a match in Peru, Altamirano’s teammate started a ball from near the center of the countryside, and Altamirano persecuted it.
However, when the opposite goalkeeper went to catch him, he crashed with Altamirano, hurting Altamirano’s head in a terrifying accident.
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A 21 -year -old football player in Peru died on Tuesday after a collision with an opponent. (Getty images)
Altamirano then landed hard and lay motionless.
He was quickly taken from the field on a stretcher, and then died of his wounds.
Altamirano’s brother told local media in Peru, a broken artery in his brain led to Altamirano’s death.
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“Pares wanted to be a great footballer from a very early age and always talked about going as far as he could,” said his father, José, to local media, according to Metro UK. “I know your team [is] I will dedicate all his future achievements to him. “
The player broke an artery in his brain. (Istock)
“Rest in peace friend. We will remember you for your love for football and your family. You leave us with great pain,” said Altamirano club, Real Titan NC, in a statement, through the mirror.
“Great strength for your family at this difficult moment. They are not alone because Titan is with them and the football family is with them.”
