Victor Hugo Hurtado: Bolivian referee dies after suffering heart attack at world’s highest stadium

Adele November 23, 2020
Victor Hugo Hurtado: Bolivian referee dies after suffering heart attack at world’s highest stadium
A referee has died after collapsing during a football match played at the world’s highest stadium in Bolivia.Victor Hugo Hurtado fainted and collapsed in the 47th minute during the game at the El Alto Municipal Stadium, where he was taking charge of a matchbetween Always Ready and Oriente Petrolero in the Bolivian Premier League.The Municipal stadium of El Alto, is located at 4,000 metres above sea levelGetty1
The Municipal stadium of El Alto, is located at 4,000 metres above sea level
The 31-year-old had a heart attack on the field and then a second, fatal attack as he arrived at the hospital, which was confirmed by Always Ready team doctor Eric Kosziner.At a huge 3,900m (12,795ft) above sea level, the ground is the highest professional football stadium in the world. Bolivia president, Evo Morales Ayma, wrote on Twitter: “We regret the passing of referee Victor Hugo Hurtado.“We send our condolences and solidarity to your family, friends and colleagues. Bolivian football is in mourning.”Always Ready eventually won the match 5-0, with the game goalless at the time of the tragedy.
The UEFA Nations League groups

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed his side as "mentality giants" after producing one of the most stunning comebacks in Champions League history to beat Barcelona 4-0 and progress to the final
Champions League final: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's finals


Spanish midfielder says goodbye to outgoing Old Trafford stars Valencia and Herrera but admits no-one at United is happy with a 'very disappointing' season Midfielder Juan Mata admits it has
Manchester United have offered Juan Mata new deal, claims his
Chelsea could finish third this season, despite several rough patches

adidas will bring back the iconic 'bruised banana' shirt next season (Image: Footy Headlines) New leaked images of the club's pre-match shirts have also made their way online, and it certainly catches the eye. According to pictures via FootyHeadlines, the shirt worn by the players before the matches, will be a mixture of navy blue and teal.
Juventus New Kit: Old Lady Unveil Controversial New Home
Hazard was once again instrumental as Chelsea beat Brighton but can he do the same against West Ham on Monday

Arsenal news: Unai Emery provides hopeful transfer update on Barcelona star Denis Suarez ARSENAL boss Unai Emery admits he's hopeful of a new signing arriving this week amid reports linking the club with Barcelona star Denis Suarez.
Denis Suarez: Arsenal boss Unai Emery - dailystar.co.uk
An off-duty police officer who went to the game was carried towards the stadium without his feet touching the ground, the court heard

Shock footage emerges of Arsenal fan appearing to be viciously hit round the head by Spanish police after their defeat against Atletico Madrid Police open investigation regarding fights before
baton Archives - SportsAlert
sportsalert.org/tag/baton/
Shock footage shows Liverpool fan get struck on head with baton by Spanish police before Champions League final TROUBLE There was generally little trouble between fans in Madrid but this clip involving one Liverpool fan has been doing the rounds online A video has emerged of a Liverpool fan being struck over the head with a baton by Spanish
70,000 Liverpool fans expected to flock to Madrid for the
England won’t be defending their crown when the tournament begins today

Liverpool 5 Huddersfield Town 0: Mane, Salah star as Reds run riot at Anfield Liverpool moved back above Manchester City in the Premier League table as they thrashed Huddersfield Town on Friday.
Reds run riot at Anfield to move above Manchester City at the
Ryan Kent has six goals and nine assists for Rangers this season

Shaun Harvey will step down from his position as chief executive of the English Football League at the end of the season. Harvey will end a five-and-a-half-year reign when the 2018/19 EFL play
Shaun Harvey: EFL chief executive to leave role at end of
McAllister joined Liverpool in 2000 and helped the Reds to a cup treble

Chelsea assistant boss Gianfranco Zola has told Callum Hudson-Odoi to be patient amid reports of interest from Bayern Munich. The German side reportedly tabled a £30m offer for the youngster.
Callum Hudson-Odoi told to quit Chelsea for Bayern Munich
Antoine Griezmann helped France win the World Cup last summer

The final day of the Premier League will see clubs not competing for the title looking to finish the season on a high and secure spots for European competition. Follow for live scores and updates
Kevin De Bruyne loved Liverpool and Michael Owen

Manchester United have told Real Madrid to forget about signing Paul Pogba this summer, according to reports in Spain. The France international is one of Zinedine Zidane's priority targets for
Zidane 'demands Paul Pogba' but Real are not pay £135m asking


However, Montenegro coach Ljubisa Tumbakovic said he did not "hear or notice any" racist abuse. Southgate, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, added: "There's no doubt in my mind it happened.
Montenegro charged by Uefa over racist abuse directed at
Mauricio Pochettino launched a passionate defence of his record at Tottenham

Oct 28, 2018 · Following the heartbreaking confirmation that Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was one of the The Premier League title win, one of world football's all-time great stories, is of
Ontiveros has been a regular this season.

West Ham United transfer news: £22.5m move for Xherdan Shaqiri touted West Ham United have renewed their interest in Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri as part of their rebuilding for next season. Last summer, Shaqiri rejected a move to the London Stadium in favour of joining Liverpool, but will have the chance to decide if he wants to sign for
NewsNow: West Ham News, Transfers News & Rumours
Tags:

Post a Comment

0 Comments