Following the passing of Uruguayan Nacional player Juan Manuel Izquierdo on August 27, 2024, due to a fatal cardiac arrhythmia, both Uruguay and Guatemala paid tribute during their friendly match.
(VIDEO) Tribute to Juan Izquierdo by Uruguay and Guatemala
Before the match kicked off, both teams came together to hold a banner that read, "Juan Manuel Izquierdo… forever in our hearts," expressing their condolences and respect to the player and his family.
Then, just before the starting whistle, both teams observed a minute of silence in their own half, honoring the memory of Izquierdo and giving a final farewell to the Nacional player.
