The 30-year-old Uruguayan forward Santiago “Morro” Garcia, maximum figure of Godoy Cruz de Mendoza, was found dead this Saturday in his apartment in that city, according to official sources.
The official agency Telam indicated that the prosecutor Claudia Ríos is investigating the causes of his death. However, Everything indicates that the player took his life (he would have shot himself), as claimed by the Argentine channel TyC Sports. The striker had been undergoing treatment to overcome depression.
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“You were a hero, you were beaten, you were a friend and family, everything a person wants to be when he catches a ball“Godoy Cruz tweeted.” Thank you very much for so much Morro, “he added.
The striker -who played for Argentine Godoy Cruz, a club that announced days ago that it would not have the player next season- was in psychiatric treatment, according to local media.
The commotion in football was latent.
“We regret with deep sadness and shock the death of the Uruguayan player Santiago Damián García. Our condolences to your family and friends. RIP“, the Uruguayan Soccer Association tweeted confirming the news broadcast in Buenos Aires.
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Montevideo National, the team that formed him in his country, also sent their condolences through their social networks.
“There are no words or consolation. Immense grief for the death of one of the most beloved players and fans in Nacional’s recent history. We all cry for “El Morro”, “said the Uruguayan club in a message on Twitter.
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