Argentine footballer Michael Favre dies in tragic circumstances after on-pitch incident

ByTNT Sports

Updated 23/05/2016 at 10:13 GMT+1

Michael Favre, a 24-year-old footballer from Argentina, has died after two blows to the head during a match.

Michael Favre of Club San Jorge (Screen grab: Canal 10 Villa Elisa)

Image credit: Eurosport

The terrible scenes unfolded as Favre turned out for Club San Jorge de Villa Elisa against Defensores de Colon in a provincial match in Entre Rios.

Favre fell to the turf while chasing a ball alongside opponent Geronimo Quintana, and as Favre tripped Quintana accidentally caught him in the head with his knee.

The player got to his feet and reacted angrily, at which point a Defensores player ran in and appeared to hit Favre with his arm, sending him to the ground once again.

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Favre, a father of two, again regained his feet but this time was clearly struggling. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The Argentine FA released a statement expressing "deep sorrow" for the player's death and expressing support for his bereaved family.

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