Sad news. Uruguayan striker Mathias Acuna was found dead in a hotel in Ambato, Ecuador. According to the manager of the club Mushuc Runa, with which he played since last July, the footballer would have ended his life.
New blow in the world of Football. Only a few weeks after the sudden disappearance of Kaylan Dennis, another football star has lost his life. As reported RMC Sport, Uruguayan player Mathias Acuna found dead in his hotel in Ecuador. The Ecuadorian club Mushuc Runa, in which he had recently played, had a tender thought for the 32-year-old striker. “We offer our condolences for the death of Mathias Acuna”we can read on the social network X. The Uruguayan Football Federation, for its part, declared in a press release: “It is with deep sadness that we mourn the death of Uruguayan footballer Mathias Acuna. Our condolences to his family, teammates and friends. May he rest in peace.”
Death of Mathias Acuna: The footballer would have ended his life in a hotel in Ecuador
Luis Chango, the president of Mushuc Runa, expressed his condolences and gave details of what allegedly happened at the site First fruits. “We are very sad for Mathias and this whole situation. We knew he had family problems in Uruguay, but he had no legal obstacles preventing him from traveling to Ecuador. As an institution, we will provide our full support to the procedures for repatriating Mathias’ body. We have to wait for the results of the corresponding investigation, but we think it was suicide.” The Uruguayan footballer was forced to wear an electronic bracelet as part of an ongoing investigation following accusations of abuse made by his former partner.
Mathias Acuna: From his passion for music to football
Born in November 1992, Mathias Acuna worked as a deliveryman and musician before turning to football. After starting his career with the El Tanque Sisley club, the Uruguayan player spent time with Español Fútbol Club, Liverpool Fútbol Club, Rentistas as well as Lamia Football Club in Greece during the 2023/2024 season. The 32-year-old striker was playing for club Mushuc Runa who were preparing for the upcoming season.
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