Overview
- Deportivo Italiano confirmed the death of Bruno Bentancor and said the player suffered a sudden cardiorespiratory arrest before he died.
- Peñarol, Everton (Chile), Cerro, Montevideo City Torque and the Uruguayan players’ union issued public condolences and former teammates shared personal tributes.
- Bentancor rose through Fénix and Peñarol’s ranks, was part of Peñarol’s 2023 title-winning squad, and then had loans and short spells across Chile, the UAE and Uruguay.
- He had recently returned from a trial with Deportivo Riestra and was playing for Deportivo Italiano, where reports say he made a handful of appearances and scored twice before his death.
- Authorities say the death is sudden and unexplained, no definitive medical cause has been released, initial reports indicate no known prior heart problems, and the case may prompt renewed review of health checks for young players.