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      Sevilla defender Antonio Puerta has heart attack on the pitch.

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      mrtommo
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      Sevilla defender Antonio Puerta has heart attack on the pitch.
      Aug 26, 2007 03:47:31 pm
      SEVILLA, Spain: Sevilla defender Antonio Puerta was in "very serious" condition Sunday after two cardiac arrests during his team's 4-1 win over Getafe a day earlier.

      "He is in the intensive care unit where he has been given assisted ventilation and is experiencing hemodynamic instability. The prognosis is very serious," a medical statement issued by the Virgen del Rocio hospital said.

      The 22-year-old Spain defender lost consciousness and fell near his own goal Saturday in the 31st minute, but was able to walk off minutes later after being treated by team doctors. He again lost consciousness in the dressing room and was rushed to the hospital, where he was admitted to an intensive care unit.

      Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido had said that Puerta was in "stable" condition after the match.

      Link http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/08/26/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Sevilla-Puerta.php


      Just seen this on sky sports news, the poor bloke swollowed his tongue after collapsing the first time.
      Thankfully, the players / medics were able to get to him quickly.
      Very sad story, let's hope for a happy ending.
      22 years old is no age to have this happen.
      Best wishes to you.
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      Reply #1: Aug 26, 2007 06:00:54 pm
      was watching the match last night when it happened and to be honest i thought he was dead thankfully hes improving though.he looks a good player and im sure i read somewhiere a while ago that we were after him.im sure we all send him our best wishes.
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      Reply #2: Aug 26, 2007 06:50:06 pm
      Wishing him a speedy recovery

      YNWA
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      Reply #3: Aug 26, 2007 07:33:48 pm
      Yeah hope he gets better, ma heart sinks when i see a player go down lyk that.
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      Re: Sevilla defender Antonio Puerta has heart attack on the pitch.
      Reply #4: Aug 28, 2007 01:57:39 pm
      From the BBC website.

      Sevilla star in 'critical state' [/b]

      The condition of Spain international Antonio Puerta has deteriorated after he suffered a heart attack in Sevilla's 4-1 win against Getafe on Saturday.

      Puerta, 22, collapsed in the first-half and medics prevented him from swallowing his tongue.

      But he collapsed again after going off and was given cardiac resuscitation before going to hospital.

      "The player remains in the hospital in a very critical state and his progress is unfavourable," said doctors.

      Puerta collapsed after jogging back towards his own goal 35 minutes into the opening league game of the season at the Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday.

      Team mates and medical staff rushed to his side and were seen preventing him from swallowing his tongue as he lost consciousness.

      He was able to walk from the pitch but doctors said that he collapsed again in the changing rooms and had to be given cardiac resuscitation before being taken to hospital.

      AC Milan, Sevilla's opponents in Friday's European Super Cup, issued a statement on Sunday wishing the player a speedy recovery.

      Team-mate Ivica Dragutinovic was first to Puerta's aid and midfielder Renato said: "We were very frightened, but the doctors knew what they were doing.

      "It was difficult to continue playing. This victory is dedicated to Puerta."

      Sevilla coach Juande Ramos was in no mood to talk about his side's victory after the match.

      "I don't have the mind to speak now. The reason I am here is because we are all professionals, but I have no desire to talk of the game or anything," Ramos said.

      "I would like to see the player. The game does not have any importance compared with the health of a player."

      I hope he gets well soon and his condition doesn't deteriorate any more.
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      Reply #5: Aug 28, 2007 03:22:06 pm
      He was only 22 aswell, scary stuff.  Wish him all the best and he makes a speedy recovery.

      Do you reckon he'll make a footballing comeback after the heart attack, probably down to medical staff
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      Reply #6: Aug 28, 2007 03:29:14 pm
      Just said on Sky Sports News that he has died, very sad news R I P
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      Reply #7: Aug 28, 2007 03:34:07 pm
      Just said on Sky Sports News that he has died, very sad news R I P

      Just seen it on wikipedia as well. Very sad news. RIP.
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      Reply #8: Aug 28, 2007 03:50:08 pm
      Sad news, RIP :(
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      Reply #9: Aug 28, 2007 04:04:38 pm
      How shocking is this? Having a heart attack at 22 and dying.

      Very sad

      RIP

      thoughts with his family/friends and Sevilla
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      Reply #10: Aug 28, 2007 04:14:31 pm
      What a tragic waste of life just goes to show these boys are fit athletes yet can still die young.R.I.P.
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      Reply #11: Aug 28, 2007 04:19:06 pm
      Poor guy. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

      RIP.
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      Reply #12: Aug 28, 2007 04:48:54 pm
      Spain international Antonio Puerta has died after suffering a heart attack in his club side Sevilla's 4-1 win against Getafe on Saturday. (www.bbc.co.uk/sport)

      Just shows how trivial football really is!

      YNWA
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      Reply #13: Aug 28, 2007 04:52:17 pm
      Very sad news. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. RIP  :(
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      Reply #14: Aug 28, 2007 05:20:28 pm
      Very sad news, 22 years old had his whole life ahead of him. thoughts with his family, friends, seville etc. RIP
      « Last Edit: Aug 30, 2007 10:56:42 am by Liverbird »
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      Reply #15: Aug 28, 2007 09:31:53 pm
      http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6964586.stm

      Spain international Antonio Puerta has died after suffering a heart attack in his club side Sevilla's 4-1 win against Getafe on Saturday.

      Defender Puerta, 22, collapsed in the first-half and medics prevented him from swallowing his tongue.

      But he collapsed again after going off and was given cardiac resuscitation before being taken to hospital.

      He was placed in intensive care and doctors said on Tuesday his condition had deteriorated before his death.

      Puerta collapsed after jogging back towards his own goal 35 minutes into the opening league game of the season at the Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday.

      Team-mates and medical staff rushed to his side and were seen preventing him from swallowing his tongue as he lost consciousness.

      He was able to walk from the pitch but doctors said that he collapsed again in the changing rooms and had to be given cardiac resuscitation before being taken to the Virgen del Rocio hospital.

      Hospital director Gimeno Guerrero said Puerta died of "multiple organ failure, stemming from prolonged cardiac arrest."

      Sevilla were due to play AEK Athens in the second leg of a third round Champions League qualifier on Tuesday but the match has been postponed until Monday 3 September.

      As a consequence, the league match against Osasuna that was scheduled for next Monday has been postponed.

      There will also be a minute's silence in tribute of Puerta before every La Liga match next weekend.

      A league statement said: "The Professional Football League wishes to pass on its most sincere condolences to the family of Antonio Puerta.

      "It has also declared the next day of league play to be one of official mourning and asked all its affiliated teams to observe a minute's silence before the games."

      European football's governing body said: "UEFA and the entire football family extend their sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of Antonio Puerta."
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      Reply #16: Aug 28, 2007 09:38:50 pm
      Very sad news

      RIP Antonia Puerta my deepest sympathy to his family and friends
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      Reply #17: Aug 28, 2007 10:15:52 pm
      tragic news, thoughts go out to his family and friends.... RIP
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      Reply #18: Aug 29, 2007 09:36:38 am
      Absolutely devastated to read this, young lad with bags of potential just doing what he loved best, very saddening! RIP
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      Reply #19: Aug 29, 2007 11:13:04 am
      I can't believe this.  I'm very sad to read this.

      Poor guy, I feel deeply sorry for his family, friends, players & staff at Sevilla Football Club

      RIP & YNWA
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      Reply #20: Aug 29, 2007 09:07:14 pm
      liverpool has sent a crown of flowers

      DEP Antonio,we will never forget to you

       :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah: :f_wah:
      Honoring to ANTONIO PUERTA

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=aLMtUMXzULg




      IN OUR HEARTS FOR EVER
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      Reply #21: Aug 29, 2007 11:22:41 pm
      Nice touch that by Barca, was that from their friendly tonight against Inter Edu?
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      Reply #22: Aug 29, 2007 11:50:04 pm
      Nice touch that by Barca, was that from their friendly tonight against Inter Edu?
      yes

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