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Man in ICU After Car-Key Stabbing at Youth Match in Berazategui as Suspect Is Charged

Prosecutors charged 40-year-old Gastón Omar Álvarez with attempted homicide under an investigation led by UFI No. 3.

Overview

  • Jonathan “El Corto” Smith, 35, underwent complex head surgery at Hospital Evita Pueblo and remains in intensive care with a reserved prognosis.
  • The confrontation followed a Sub-16 women’s match at GEVE between Estrella de Plátanos and Colegiales on Wednesday night in Berazategui.
  • Police detained Álvarez, ordered the seizure of his vehicle, and authorities planned to transfer him on Friday to give a statement.
  • Witnesses reported a dispute between players that escalated among adults; Smith’s daughter was assaulted and he intervened before being attacked.
  • A witness said the attacker stayed at the scene focused on retrieving his car key, and local reports describe his ties to youth football and prior violent incidents.