Ecuador midfielder Marco Angulo, 22, dies after being seriously injured in car crash

Tragic news from Ecuador as 22-year-old midfielder Marco Angulo has passed away following a car crash.

Angulo was seriously injured in the accident on Monday and underwent surgery, but sadly he was unable to recover.

The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday, expressing their condolences to Angulo's family and friends.

"The Ecuadorian Football Federation deeply regrets the passing of our youth player Marco Angulo, who suffered a traffic accident on Monday night," the statement read.

"We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Marco."

Angulo was a rising star in Ecuadorian football and had represented his country at youth level.

He was currently playing for Independiente del Valle, one of Ecuador's top clubs.

The news of Angulo's death has been met with shock and sadness throughout the football community.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino tweeted: "This is a tragic loss for the football family. Our thoughts are with Marco's family and friends at this difficult time."

CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation, also expressed their condolences.

"CONMEBOL mourns the loss of Ecuadorian player Marco Angulo, who passed away after a traffic accident," the statement read.

"Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the Ecuadorian football community."

Angulo's death is a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of珍惜每一天.