Antonio Loiacono died during a football match due to cardiac arrest.
Antonio Loiacono died during a football match due to cardiac arrest.
The 20-year-old was a young star in the Hills Football League.
The 20-year-old was a young star in the Hills Football League.
He was a passionate football player for Birdwood Football & Netball Club.
He was a passionate football player for Birdwood Football & Netball Club.
He suffered a hard hit from a player while picking up the ball.
He suffered a hard hit from a player while picking up the ball.
The hit caused him to go into cardiac arrest on the spot.
The hit caused him to go into cardiac arrest on the spot.
Although he was revived on the pitch, he was declared brain-dead.
Although he was revived on the pitch, he was declared brain-dead.
His brother Jack paid tribute to him on Facebook.
His brother Jack paid tribute to him on Facebook.
Antonio was his other half, best friend, and role model.
Antonio was his other half, best friend, and role model.
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