Andres Balanta: Tragedy As Colombian Footballer Dies After Collapsing in Training

• Tributes have poured in following the sudden and tragic death of football star Andres Balanta
• The Colombian, who played for Atletico Tucuman, reportedly died after collapsing in training
• The 22-year-old had played seven games after signing for the Argentine First Division club

The football world has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of a Colombian football star.

Andres Balanta is said to have tragically died after he collapsed during a training session.

According to The Sun, Balanta, who plied his trade in the Argentine First Division with Atletico Tucuman, had joined his teammates for training when he dropped to the ground.

The publication reports that the 22-year-old was pronounced dead after 40 minutes of resuscitation proved futile.

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Balanta's tragic death was confirmed by Atletico, with the club's spokesperson saying:

“We regret to inform you about the death of Andres Balanta."

"The club’s supporters are deeply saddened today. Of course, we support his family, team-mates and friends," the spokesperson added.

Born in Cali, Balanta had made just seven appearances for the club after joining in the summer.

Balanta had previously played for Colombia's youth teams, and was hoping his summer move to Atletico Tucuman would earn him a call-up for the senior team.

The Colombia FA has since paid a tribute to him, with the federation saying:

“The Colombian Football Federation regrets the death of Andres Balanta, player of the Colombia national team in its different divisions.”

Swiss footballer takes own life

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Switzerland football star Karim Gazzetta is understood to have taken his own life on November 20.

The 27-year-old was found dead on Kneza Viseslava Street in Bosnia after reportedly jumping from a building.

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Until his death, the former Servette FC star was plying his trade with Bosnian top-flight side HSK Zrinjski Mostar, which he joined in 2022.

Servette FC have since taken to their social media platforms to pay an impassioned tribute to the late Swiss footballer.