the Colombian footballer from Atletico Tucuman was 22 years old – Corriere.it

Mourning in South American football. died, aged 22, Andres Balanta, defender of Atletico Tucuman (Argentine club that had signed him up in June), after feeling ill during training. Atletico Tucuman regrets confirming the death of the Colombian footballer Andres Balanta. We embrace and deeply respect your family and friends at this time, the condolences of society. Balanta had just started training, only to feel sick and pass out, alarming his teammates. Doctors intervened and the player was transported to the hospital, where he died about 40 minutes after his arrival.

We are destroyed. A 22-year-old boy lost his life, the words of Mario Leito, president of Atletico Tucuman. Shortly after the news of Balanta’s death it was discovered that in 2019, when he was playing for Deportivo Cali, the Colombian footballer had passed out during a training session and had been under observation. But the Argentine club has announced that all the players in the squad are periodically checked. Very sad news of the death of Andres Balanta. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. And my prayers in these hard times, the tribute of Radamel Falcao, Colombian soccer star. We regret to announce the death of Andres Balanta, player of the Colombian national team in its various categories. We extend our condolences to his family, friends and loved ones, according to the Colombian Football Federation.