There is mourning in football in Tarija and the country. Paolo “Pocho” Arzabe could not resist the injuries of the spectacular traffic incident of which he was a victim and died this Saturday.
His departure has left a big void in the fans and in those who knew him for his talent and his personality.
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The young footballer from Tarija He had been admitted to intensive care after a traffic accidentdied this Saturday, reported the newspaper El País.
The Municipal and Ciclón clubs highlighted their contribution to Tarija football and their daily life.
“A warrior of those who knew how to give us one of the greatest joys at an institutional level“, one of those who defended the shirt with love and determination because they had the love for Ciclón deep inside,” says the club’s account.
Arzabe, who underwent emergency surgery, was unable to overcome the serious consequences of the unfortunate accident.
Days before, Municipal had published a message to send support to its captain. “Strength, champion, we are with you. Everything will be fine, dear Pochito”. It wasn’t like that. The club was recently crowned champion of the regional league, one of the goals that “Pochito” had set for itself.
His family and friends had requested blood donations in the hope that his condition would improve, but complications after the operation proved irreversible.
“Pocho” He was an outstanding soccer player, he was 31 years old and showed his talent in clubs and teams in Tarijabut he was also a champion in other disciplines such as Taekwondo.
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With time in professionalism with the Atlético Ciclón club, in addition to a period in San José de Oruro, he had a presence in recent seasons with Simón Bolívar clubs such as García Ágreda and Municipal.
The death of “Pocho” has caused great consternation in the sports community and in Tarijawhere he was very loved for his talent in soccer and his personal charisma, reports the Tarija newspaper.
His departure leaves a deep void in local sports and in all those who knew him.
