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Club Luján Coach Santiago Fredes Dies at 35 After Brain Death Declaration

Local reports cite Guillain-Barré syndrome following an illness that began after a JJ Urquiza friendly.

Overview

  • He had been hospitalized at the Sanatorio Austral de Pilar since November 24 after falling ill following a preseason match.
  • Club Luján announced he had been declared brain dead before media reported his death and asked for respect for his family.
  • The club suspended scheduled activities at its facilities as tributes spread across Argentina’s lower divisions.
  • AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia and several clubs, including Flandria, issued public condolences.
  • Fredes had recently renewed for 2026 after guiding Luján to second in its zone and a Reducido quarterfinal in the 2025 season.