Overview

• Pittau fell ill 41 minutes into the first half of the Argentinian Federativo tournament’s second phase fixture between Don Orione and Club Unión on June 1.
• He was rushed to a hospital in Machagai, north of Buenos Aires, where he was pronounced dead from cardiac arrest.
• Before the match, Pittau—who had recently returned from Europe and become a father to a baby girl—shared on social media: "The faith and God in between. Today we play with soul and life."
• Witnesses described chaotic scenes as spectators and players ran to his aid, with many recounting screams and tears after he collapsed.
• Don Orione issued a statement expressing deep pain and asking for solidarity and understanding for Pittau’s family during this difficult time.