Sad one: Uncle of Paraguay hero Gonzalez dies after Copa America victory against Brazil

 

Joy turned into tragedy as Paraguay hero Derlis Gonzalez learnt his Uncle had died while celebrating his winning Copa America Penalty. The 21-year old Basel star equalized before scoring the decisive penalty for Paraguay who ousted 5 time World Champions Brazil.

After the game though he learnt that his Uncle had die from a heart attack while celebrating celebrating the victory.
Paraguayan newspaper Ultima Hora reported Irrazabal Manuel, 44, was watching the game with friends in Paraguay and Gonzalez was told the news by his wife afterwards.
"Why today uncle? Why?" wrote the striker on Twitter along with a picture of his uncle. "You left me after a heart attack because I gave you so much joy and so much happiness. I can't believe it." Sad one there.. Our Condolences bro.. Meanwhile did you miss the game ? watch the highlights and penalty shootout.