Antonio Puerta has passed away
By: Ryan | August 28th, 2007
Antonio Jose Puerta Perez
November 26, 1984-August 28, 2007
Sevilla’s Antonio Puerta has passed away at 2:30 local Spanish time on Tuesday in Sevilla’s Virgin del Rocio hospital.
A statement from the hospital reads as follows.
‘We regret to report that the patient Antonio Puerta died at 1430 (1230 GMT) today. The death was caused by postanoxic encephalopathy and a multiple failure of his organs caused by the prolonged cardiac arrest that provoked his admission to hospital,’
In keeping with Spanish cultural traditions, the burial will take place at 2:00 Spanish time on Wednesday. In Spanish culture, bodies are buried within 48 hours of death, but most usually taking place within 24 hours.
‘Today is one of the saddest days in the history of Sevilla Football Club,’ A tearful Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido told reporters.
‘That diamond left foot of Antonio Puerta’s has left us, that left foot that changed our lives has left us’
Sevilla were slated to play AEK Athens in the return-leg of the Champions League 3rd Round qualifiers today, but that game has been canceled and will be postponed.
However, Friday’s European Super Cup will go on but the game will be a tribute to the life of Antonio Puerta. Milan are prepared to cancel the game if necessary, but I see the game going on as planned as it would be a fitting tribute to Puerta and all he stood for.
Sevilla FC said in a statement,
“estará amortajado con una bandera del Sevilla, y también se colocará una bandera de España, que simbolizará su internacionalidad, y, a sus pies, todos los títulos que conquistó con el equipo que amó desde que tuvo uso de conciencia”,
Descanse en paz Antonio Puerta y bendito sea.
Es por eso que hoy vengo a verte…Sevillista sere hasta la muerte.
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I am still in shock. R.I.P.
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Sorry bout that Ryan, its terrible. I put up a post for him to so everyone can give their condolences. Descanse en el querido amigo de la paz
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RIP
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I, like Nolan, am in shock. I was hoping he could win this fight but it just wasn’t possible. I am truly sad and send my best wishes and prayers to all Sevilla fan’s and Antonion’s family.
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mis mas sinceras condolencias para su familia y su club.
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RIP Antonio. Any news if they’re going to retire his number?
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RIP Antonio. He was so young, too.
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My prayers are with Sevilla, the city, the club, its fans and most of all Puerta’s family.
Also, let’s spare a thought for Leicester’s Clive Clarke, who collapsed during today’s League Cup tie at Forest. Word is he is in stable condition.
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RIP Antonio…this is such a tragedy. I’m still in shock.
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It is really a shock to me as well. I have attempted to remain at all neutral when reporting it, but to me it is really tough. When I lived in Sevilla in 2004 I went to every home game that season and watched Puerta grow and grow.
He was loved by fans and by his teammates. All of us Sevillistas are missing something right now, and also Spain as a whole.
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Too sad … life comes and goes so quickly. It doesn’t make sense, but then what does?
I wish Puerta’s family the best … wish he was still around. Too sad …Posted from
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My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones and those who know him personally. I saw his collapse on the weekend and thought he would recover after his mate kept him from biting himself, he got up afterwards. But we should all accept his death and what he stood for as a footballer and his love for the game. Only concern was why the doctors approved his play given his conditions. RIP…
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This is a horrible tragedy. My thoughts go out to his family, especially to his girlfriend and their unborn baby. With Ray Jones and Clive Clarke (hope he recovers soon!), this is indeed a unhappy week for football fans.
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Farewell Antonio… :’(
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R.I.P. :,(
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RIP Antonio
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R.I.P.
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May he rest in peace…condolences to his family, friends, and club.
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So tragic. I was really shocked when I read the news. May he rest in peace.
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Antonio Puerta, may you rest in peace, I saw you play once at Hampden Park when Sevilla won the UEFA Cup, you scored a penalty kick….. On behalf of all Celtic supporters, I wish your family and Sevilla our best wishes for the future, vamos mi sevilla, vamos campeon! C’Mon The Hoops. R.I.P Antonio
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it is so sad
probably after got unconscious he never knew that sevilla won 4-1
i still can’t believe this is happens after just 3 days
you will never knew….that match vs getafewas the last time you saw him on the pitch also on earth..you will never knew…
i’m still in shocked…. REST IN PEACE ANTONIO
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Great goal for Sevilla (Renato)!!! I know this is the wrong post for it, but since it’s the latest, let’s celebrate the eventual BEAT DOWN of Milan today!
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ojalá fuera sido yo la qe fuera fallecido y no tu …estaras siempre en nuestros corazones ……mis mas sinceras condolencias a familiares, amigos..etc.el mejor per semper
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I can’t belive that hi’s passed away.I’m so sorry
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