Ecuadorian soccer star Marco Angulo has passed away from injuries he suffered in a car crash in his home country last month.
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The tragic news surrounding the MLS star was announced by the 22-year-old's team, FC Cincinnati.
The soccer club released a statement: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marco, a husband and father, a brother and son, a friend and teammate. He was a joyful, kind young man who lit up every room he entered. Our entire club grieves this tragedy, and we are thinking of and praying for his family."
In view of the accident, Angulo was in the passenger seat of the car driving on the Ecuador freeway on October 7, and two other lives were lost, one of which was his youth teammate Roberto Cabezas.
Ecuador and FC Cincinnati player Marco Angulo has died from his injuries sustained in a car crash that also killed his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas, the Ecuadorian Football Association said on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/DQAGgVE7lU
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The up-and-coming soccer player suffered head injuries and a lung contusion, and according to local news outlets, he underwent a "decompressive craniectomy" to release pressure from his head.
However, unfortunately after one month of battling, he was pronounced dead on the night of November 11.
Angulo made his debut on the Ecuador national team in 2022, and was on loan from Cincinnati playing with LDU Quito in the Serie A (Ecuador league).
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The Ecuadorian Football Federation released a tribute statement for Angulo, when translated it read:
"Defended the colors of our country at every opportunity he had with his talent and dedication. Marco was not only an outstanding player, but a great teammate. He leaves a deep pain in our hearts."
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