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The body of Mexican footballer Antonio De Nigris, who died of apparent heart problems in Greece this week at the age of 31, has arrived in his home city of Monterrey.
The body arrived shortly after midnight local time Saturday and left the airport escorted by police.
A handful of fans from De Nigris' local club Rayados gathered at the airport to pay their respects.
De Nigris, who played for Greek club Larissa, died on Monday. Preliminary reports from the autopsy suggested the player suffered from a heart defect.
The player's remains will be cremated on Saturday according to Rayados, where De Nigris began his career. His ashes will be taken to Rayados' Tecnologico stadium on Sunday for a mass.
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