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7NEWS
15 minutes ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Promising footballer Camilo Nuin dies aged 18 during routine knee operation
Promising Argentine footballer Camilo Nuin has died aged 18 during a routine knee operation. The teenager was on the books at second-division club San Telmo. 'It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Camilo Ernesto Nuin, a player in our youth and reserve divisions, who was undergoing surgery today,' San Telmo said in a statement. 'The club will remain closed today as a sign of mourning. 'We join his family, friends, and teammates in this difficult time and remain at their disposal for anything they may need.' The exact cause of death during the surgery has not been released. Nuin was previously a member of the powerhouse Boca Juniors academy, while he also spent time as an Independiente youth player. Argentine football's governing body and a host of rival clubs rallied around San Telmo and mourned the loss of Nuin. 'The Argentine Football Association, through its president Claudio Tapia and executive committee, expresses its sorrow at the death of Camilo Nuin and extends its condolences to the player's family,' the AFA said.
Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Health
- Straits Times
Teenage Argentine player Nuin dies during knee surgery
Camilo Nuin, an 18-year-old player for Argentina's San Telmo, died on Wednesday during knee surgery, the second-division club confirmed. The procedure - commonly performed on athletes - was intended to treat meniscal and cruciate ligament injuries to restore stability to the joint. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Camilo Ernesto Nuin, a player in our Youth and Reserve Divisions, who was undergoing surgery today," San Telmo said on its official X account. "The club will remain closed today as a sign of mourning. We join his family, friends, and teammates in this difficult time and remain at their disposal for anything they may need." Neither the club nor local authorities have disclosed the specific cause of Nuin's death. Argentine media reported that further details are expected soon as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding his passing. Nuin, a left-footed midfielder, joined San Telmo in 2022 after progressing through the youth academies of Argentine powerhouses Boca Juniors and Independiente. Various Argentine football organizations, including the Argentine Football Association (AFA), have expressed their condolences. "The Argentine Football Association, through its president Claudio Tapia and Executive Committee, expresses its sorrow at the death of Camilo Nuin and extends its condolences to the player's family," the AFA said. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
12 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
Soccer-Teenage Argentine player Nuin dies during knee surgery
(Reuters) -Camilo Nuin, an 18-year-old player for Argentina's San Telmo, died on Wednesday during knee surgery, the second-division club confirmed. The procedure - commonly performed on athletes - was intended to treat meniscal and cruciate ligament injuries to restore stability to the joint. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Camilo Ernesto Nuin, a player in our Youth and Reserve Divisions, who was undergoing surgery today," San Telmo said on its official X account. "The club will remain closed today as a sign of mourning. We join his family, friends, and teammates in this difficult time and remain at their disposal for anything they may need." Neither the club nor local authorities have disclosed the specific cause of Nuin's death. Argentine media reported that further details are expected soon as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding his passing. Nuin, a left-footed midfielder, joined San Telmo in 2022 after progressing through the youth academies of Argentine powerhouses Boca Juniors and Independiente. Various Argentine football organizations, including the Argentine Football Association (AFA), have expressed their condolences. "The Argentine Football Association, through its president Claudio Tapia and Executive Committee, expresses its sorrow at the death of Camilo Nuin and extends its condolences to the player's family," the AFA said. (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
