Soccer Star Marco Angulo Dead at 22: A Young Life Cut Short

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Soccer Star Marco Angulo Dead at 22: An Ecuadorian soccer player and FC Cincinnati midfielder, Marco Angulo, has died at the age of 22 due to injuries sustained in a car crash last month. Angulo, who played for Ecuadorian league champion L.D.U. Quito on loan from FC Cincinnati, was placed in an artificial coma but succumbed to his injuries on Monday night. He is survived by his wife and young son. Angulo was known for his talent and dedication, having played for Ecuador's Under-17s and Under-20s before making his senior debut in November 2022. FC Cincinnati released a statement expressing their condolences, calling Angulo a 'joyful, kind young man who lit up every room he entered.'

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