Overview

• Camilo Nuin, an 18-year-old midfielder for Club Atletico San Telmo with prior stints in Boca Juniors and Independiente youth teams, died on June 25 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a planned knee ligament operation.
• His father has accused the anesthesiologist of potential malpractice following reports that Nuin went into arrest in the operating room and has vowed to pursue a full inquiry.
• Club Atletico San Telmo closed its facilities for a day of mourning and issued an official statement offering support to Nuin’s family, friends and teammates.
• The Argentine Football Association, led by president Claudio Tapia, formally extended its condolences and solidarity to the bereaved family.
• Medical and legal authorities await autopsy findings to determine the exact cause of death and are investigating the conduct of the surgical team.