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Argentine Rugby Player Dies After On-Field Head Injury in Paraguay

Paraguayan prosecutors are reviewing match footage under an accidental-injury hypothesis following an autopsy that found a closed traumatic brain injury.

Overview

  • Esteban César Racca, 41, of Old King Club collapsed during a Pre‑Intermedia match against Jabalíes at the Héroes de Curupayty stadium in Luque.
  • Forensic examiner Pablo Lemir reported a closed traumatic cranioencephalic injury with a massive hemorrhage that reached the brainstem.
  • Prosecutor Jorge Escobar said investigators have about 30 minutes of video and requested the full game recordings to pinpoint a prior collision.
  • Specialists indicated the head impact likely occurred 5 to 10 minutes before Racca fell, and on‑field crews attempted resuscitation for roughly 30 minutes.
  • Authorities currently treat the case as an accidental sports injury with no signs of foul play, and the URP and clubs issued public condolences.