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.