Fabian O’Neill, a former player of the Uruguay national team, died on Sunday at the age of 49.

Fabian O’Neill, CagliariPhoto: Bildbyran / Zuma Press / Profimedia

Fabian O’Neill died at the age of 49

Fabian O’Neill played for Club Nacional, Cagliari, Juventus Torino and Perugia in his career.

He played 19 matches for the Uruguay national football team, for which he scored twice.

His death was reported by the Italian Gazzetta dello Sport.

“Sadness in football: Magician Fabian O’Neill, former player of Cagliari, Juventus and Perugia, has left us at the age of 49. He was admitted to intensive care at the Uruguayan Medical Clinic in Montevideo.” – they wrote.

According to the Uruguayan media, the problems with alcohol, which he had after the end of his career as a professional football player, worsened his health, and doctors could not save him.

Fabian O’Neill won the league title in Uruguay with Nacional.