Teenage footballer dies during knee surgery

Awful news.

The exact cause of Nuin's death has not yet been disclosed, but the procedure he underwent is understood to have been the kind commonly performed on athletes suffering from meniscal and cruciate ligament injuries, aiming to restore stability to the joint.

The left-footed midfielder had been playing for Argentinian second-division side San Telmo who are based in Buenos Aires. 

Nuin's tragic death was announced in an official statement by the club. 

It reads: “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. 

"We join his family, friends, and team-mates in this difficult time and remain at their disposal for anything they may need."

Nuin joined San Telmo in 2022 after playing for both Boca Juniors and Independiente’s youth academies. 

San Telmo have announced that the club will stay closed today as staff and players mourn the loss of Nuin. 

The Argentinian Football Association has also commented on the teenager’s passing,

Taking to X to express these words: “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."