Wednesday, August 29, 2007
i dropped any ideas or intention to blog about what happened today after i found out that the footballing world has lost another promising star in less than 7 days.
Antonio Puerta 1984-2007
Antonio Puerta, 22-year-old Sevilla defender, passed away after he suffered a heart attack on the pitch in the club's opening game against Getafe. according to reports, he collapsed on the pitch, but paramedics managed to revive him and he was able to walk to the dressing room before he collapsed a second time. he was rushed to the hospital where he was hooked up to a life support machine until he died. Puerta was ranked as one of the brightest prospecrs of Spanish football, and had made his international debut last season. Puerta, the sole breadwinner of his family, was also expecting his first child with his girlfriend who is 7 months pregnant.
He was buried at a cemetery in Seville in southwestern Spain. Fans from both Sevilla and its cross-town rivals Real Betis left football scarves, candles and dozens of flower arrangements at the stadium while long lines formed to file past the player's coffin, which was draped in Sevilla's centenary flag. At the coffin's side were the recent trophies which Puerta helped the club win, including last season's UEFA Cup.
SG Yahoo! News: thousands of fans pay homage to Sevilla defender Puertai almost cried when i watched this:
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