Overview

• Esteban César Racca, 41, collapsed during a Pre Intermedia‑Metropolitano game at Héroes de Curupayty in Luque and died at the stadium despite about 30 minutes of CPR.
• The forensic examination found a closed cranioencephalic injury with a hemorrhage that progressed to the brainstem, producing irreversible cardiorespiratory arrest.
• Fiscal Jorge Escobar said investigators have roughly 30 minutes of footage and are seeking full recordings to locate the collision that preceded the collapse.
• Authorities’ preliminary assessment points to an accidental sports collision, with no indications of foul play reported by officials or the referee.
• The Old King Club and the Unión de Rugby del Paraguay issued condolences, and competition activities were temporarily suspended following the incident.