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21-Year-Old Soccer Player Helar Gonzales Altamirano Dies After On-Field Collision

The Peruvian Football Federation and Real Titan NC confirm the young athlete's death, sparking mourning across the soccer community.

  • Helar Gonzales Altamirano, a 21-year-old soccer player, tragically passed away from a severe head injury sustained during an April 8 Copa Peru match.
  • The fatal injury occurred when Altamirano's head collided with an opponent's knee while competing for the ball against the opposing goalkeeper.
  • Despite immediate medical attention and hospitalization, Altamirano succumbed to his injuries on April 10, as confirmed by the Peruvian Football Federation.
  • Real Titan NC and the Peruvian Football Federation released heartfelt tributes, remembering Altamirano's love for soccer and offering condolences to his family.
  • The tragedy has reignited discussions about player safety and medical protocols in competitive sports, with Altamirano's funeral arrangements now underway.
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