Sad news that shook the world's soccer community: Argentina's prospect dies from knee surgery in shock...AFA in grief

Jun 27, 2025

Sad news that shook the world's soccer community Argentina's prospect dies from knee surgery in shock...AFA in grief
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Sad news that shook the world's soccer community Argentina's prospect dies from knee surgery in shock...AFA in grief
AFP Yonhap News
A shocking accident occurred in which a promising Argentine soccer player died while undergoing knee surgery.

England's 'BBC' was announced on the 26th (Korea time) that midfielder Camilo Nuin from Argentina died during knee surgery. The cause of death has not yet been determined,' the report said.

Nuin is said to have undergone surgery at a hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina to treat meniscus ligament and cruciate ligament injuries and restore joint stability. Soccer is, of course, a common procedure for athletes.




The cause of death is currently under investigation. But neither his club nor the local authorities have released details of the case, leaving question marks a tailspin.

Nouin, 18, has played for second division Santelmo since 2022 after playing for Boca Juniors and Indefendiente youth academies. Santelmo is a team based in Buenos Aires.

Argentina's soccer community is also in a state of heartbreak. Santelmo announces with deep sadness the death of Camilo Ernesto Nouin, who belongs to the Youth and Reserve team that underwent surgery today"The club will close today as a gesture of condolence. We stand with his family, friends and teammates at this difficult time and are willing to cooperate with them in whatever they need" he said.




Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), lamented on his SNS, "'Very sad news that shook the world of soccer.'" The AFA also said in a statement that "the Tapia president and other executive departments express their sorrow at the death of their sister and express their condolences to the player's family."



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.