A teenager has died after collapsing during a football match in Dublin last night.
16-year-old Izzy Dezu played for Cherry Orchard FC and joined Shelbourne Youths this year.
He suddenly collapsed during the second half of the match, it’s understood a defibrillator was used to try and revive him.
He was taken to Beaumont Hospital and later pronounced dead.
In a statement this morning, Shelbourne FC said it was heartbroken to have to confirm the tragic death.
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