World mourns Puerta passing

THE football world is in mourning following the death of Sevilla wing-back Antonio Puerta.

The 22-year-old Spain international died yesterday afternoon following the irreversible injuries caused by the prolonged cardiac arrest he suffered on Saturday.

The Spanish Football League issued a statement which read: “The Spanish Football League (LFP) sends its condolences to the family of Antonio Puerta, to Sevilla Football Club and to their fans for the sad news of the player’s death.