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Young Colombian star collapses and later passes away following match-time incident at home ground

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An eighteen-year-old promising player from the national team of Colombie died on March 23, having suffered sudden cardiac collapse during a league fixture with his club before being rushed to hospital where he passed shortly after arrival; reports confirm Santiago Castrillon was playing for an under-19 side when tragedy struck.

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    Santiago Castrillón, an eighteen-year-old Colombian footballer and Millonarios under-20 player, died after collapsing on the pitch during a match.
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    The incident occurred while he was playing in what is described as 'el clásico' against Santa Fe's youth team (Sub-20).
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    Castrillón collapsed immediately upon falling to his knees and had no time for CPR before being rushed to hospital where he passed away.
[Mar 23, 18:45] "Colapsa", luego muere futbolista colombiano de 18 años durante un partido
[Mar 23, 06:19] (Source time) Santiago Castrillón collapses on the pitch during a match and is rushed to hospital.
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