A football club in Argentina is mourning the loss of one of its players, Enzo Pittau. The 35-year-old collapsed on the pitch during a game and later died from a heart attack.

The incident happened in the town of Machagai during a football match held recently.

People at the match described a heartbreaking scene. Pittau collapsed 41 minutes into the game between his team, Don Orione, and Club Union. The match was part of the Chaco Federation tournament.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital in a private car, but sadly, he died there, according to local news outlet Hechos y Derecho.

Don Orione Football Club shared a statement saying, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Enzo Pittau. We are all in shock. Thank you for your support during this difficult time.”

Reports say Pittau had recently returned to Argentina after playing football in Europe.

A witness who attended the match told a local paper, “I was watching the game when Pittau suddenly fell to the ground. It looked like he fainted. It was very hard to watch.”

The witness added, “People were screaming and running. Everyone was crying and calling for help. From the stands, we didn’t know what had happened. It was terrifying.”

Another fan shared, “I can’t stop thinking about the moment Pittau fell. It was shocking. This is not something you expect to see during a football game.”

He continued, “It was painful for everyone. The players and the fans were all in shock. The match had to be stopped and was later cancelled.”

What makes the tragedy even more heartbreaking is that just hours before the game, Pittau posted a message on social media.

He wrote, “With faith and God with us. Today we play with heart and soul.”