Antonio Puerta: The Shirt Sevilla Tried to Retire

Antonio Puerta: The shirt Sevilla tried to retire

On the 25th August 2007, Sevilla hosted Getafe in the opening game of the 2007-08 La Liga season. After chasing back towards his own goal in the first-half, Puerta sank to his haunches, and then collapsed.

But Puerta seemed to be okay. With the help of medical staff, he was helped to his feet and able to walk gingerly from the field. Sevilla won the game 4-1 but, unbeknownst to those on the pitch, Puerta collapsed again in the dressing room.

He would spend 36 hours in a medically induced coma but, on 28 August 2007, at 1.30pm Spanish time, he passed away at the age of just 22.

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[azizanputra]

I didnt watch much of Puerta matches but I saw Ramos always wear a Puerta t-shirt underneath in every international final.

[celestialrex]

Tifo never disappoints and bids to JOEs voice .. He is the young Morgan Freeman

[danieldorward]

I'm not crying, you're crying!


God damn it, Tifo.

[sanchitgarg]

Became a legend at such a young age. RIP. Hopefully one day his son plays for Sevilla and wears the number 16.

[josehidalgo-ramirez]

Sergio Ramos wears the number 15, for Spain, as a tribute to Puerta

[ezquerro]

That was lovely.

Much love to Sevilla from a Valencianista.
Un abrazo, fue una situación horrible.

[ivanrado]

Tifo started cooking. They are cutting onions over here.

[izzojunior]

I remember that poignant game, he was a marvel when he was on top of the game...R.I.P. Puerta, as well as Marc Vivien Foe and other protagonists of our beautiful game that passed away playing what they loved....

[Bluebyza]

Thanks for this video. Watching it teary eyed.

AC Milan did try to delay the european supercup match against sevilla after our team publicly pleaded for it, but both requests were denied by UEFA. They (Milan) had the gesture to also wear Puerta's on their shirts, the same way our players did. I remember Seedorf lifting his shirt showing Puerta's name when he was getting subtituted, and Kaká signaled too when "celebrating" his penalty goal.


Also the newly named Calle Antonio Puerta is placed 100m ~ 300 ft away from the stadium grounds, you can hear the cheering from there. The stadium façade was modified above Gate 16 (Puerta 16) to include a giant b&w portrait of Antonio.


Thanks again for the video from a Sevilla fan.

[zxmoore]

I remember watching that game with my brother on tv. I didn’t know much about Puerta, but I cried. It’s still hard to see him without having those same feelings. RIP

[nirajsubedi]

This is why i like tifo football, providing good knowledge of football history with such a good content and god.. What a way to narate what a voice

[scpjack]

You should do an episode on Dani Jarque, one of my favourite moments is when Iniesta revealed the shirt of his Butter derby rival after scoring in the World Cup Final.

[akshay_]

It's been 12 years and I still remember that day :( it was on live TV that he collapsed and I was a little confused as to why (I was only 16). It was truly heartbreaking to hear as to why in the next couple of days. RIP Antonio :'(

[nate_kang]

Touching. Really shows how sport can truly be much bigger than just competition and rivalry.


Thanks for sharing. 👍

[arashinhojr]

Reminds me of our club captain Hadi Norouzi who also passed away, may they both rest in peace

[oslonorway]

R.I.P. Antonio Puerta ... And Antonio Reyes.

[wagwanbennydj]

Such a beautiful video rip puerta so touching to know that such a sad moment in football could bring such union between to heated rivals the beauty of compassion and love ❤

[KennDrumm]

This is so well done. I remember this happening, I was 20 it made me aware that such things can happen to anyone no matter their age and fitness and made me re-access things. Pureta was a special player, it was great watching him play and hard hearing of him passing.

[karmo]

Crazy to think that if he didn't die, he might've still played to this day.

[kimkloz]

Hasn't even started watching and I know it's gonna be amazing, liked! 💜