Seizure Halts Estudiantes-Boca Showdown, Player Hospitalized
In a frightening scene that sent shockwaves through the Argentine soccer community, the highly-anticipated league match between Estudiantes de la Plata and Boca Juniors was abruptly halted on Sunday after Estudiantes midfielder Javier Altamirano suffered a seizure on the pitch.
The 24-year-old Chilean international, who had been called up to the national team for upcoming friendlies against Albania and France, collapsed to the ground in the 27th minute, prompting immediate concern from teammates and medical staff.