Bolivian referee dies aged 31 after collapsing during match

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Bolivian football is in mourning as referee Victor Hugo Hurtado has died aged just 31 after collapsing on the pitch.

The match official suffered a heart attack in the 47th minute of a game between Always Ready and Oriente Petrolero.

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He then suffered a second fatal attack at hospital, according to BBC Sport.

Bolivia president, Evo Morales Ayma, wrote on Twitter: “We regret the passing of referee Victor Hugo Hurtado.

“We send our condolences and solidarity to your family, friends and colleagues. Bolivian football is in mourning.”