Mexico ace tragedy

De Nigris dies of suspected heart attack

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Mexico ace tragedy

Di Nigris: Suspected heart attack

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Greek club Larissa have confirmed that Mexican international Antonio de Nigris has died of a suspected heart attack.

The 31-year-old, who won 16 caps for his country, only joined Larissa in August and made six appearances in the Greek Super League.

He was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Monday morning but was pronounced dead on arrival at Larissa's University Hospital.

Tragedy

"The Larissa family mourns from today the tragic loss of 31-year-old international Mexican footballer, Antonio De Nigris," read a club statement.

"It is with deep sorrow that the administration, technical leadership, players and executives of the club would like to express their condolences to his family, particularly his spouse Sonia and five-year-old daughter Miranda.

"An autopsy will be held at the General Academic Hospital in Larissa to determine the precise reasons of his death."