Villarreal players shocked by former striker Nigris' death.

17 November,2009 08:20 AM IST |   |  Agencies

Mexican international striker Antonio De Nigris who played for Greek first division club Larissa has died of a suspected heart attack, the club announced yesterday.


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Mexican international striker Antonio De Nigris who played for Greek first division club Larissa has died of a suspected heart attack, the club announced yesterday.


During his much-travelled career, De Nigris spent a short time with Spanish side Villarreal. Javi Venta hasu00a0 revealed the shock with which Villarreal received the tragic news. "It took us by surprise, and Antonio's death really upset us. We had a difficult year when he was here at Villarreal, but those who shared a dressing room with him are very sorry about the death of our team-mate," Venta said. Courtesy: Goal.com
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