MALDONADO, Uruguay – Ezequiel Lavezzi, the former Paris Saint-Germain star, was urgently taken to Sanatorio Cantegrill Hospital in Uruguay on Friday morning following an incident at his residence.
The circumstances surrounding Lavezzi’s hospitalization have sparked various reports, with initial claims suggesting a possible stabbing incident.
According to Clarin, a news platform, Lavezzi suffered a puncture wound to his abdomen and a fractured collarbone. These injuries were reportedly sustained during an altercation at a family gathering hosted by Lavezzi at his home. However, this version of events has been contested.
Lavezzi’s family has refuted these reports, stating that his injuries were the result of a fall from a ladder while changing a lightbulb. This contradictory account has added to the confusion surrounding the actual cause of Lavezzi’s injuries.
The local police have not confirmed whether Lavezzi was indeed stabbed. Their statement detailed the emergency response: “On December 20, at 05:00, a police mobile arrived at Arenas de José Ignacio, where they requested support from emergency services. Upon arrival, they found Ezequiel Ivan Lavezzi injured and being attended to. Dr. Agustini diagnosed a fractured shoulder blade and transferred him to Sanatorio Cantegril. The exact circumstances of how the injury occurred are unknown at this moment; he was at a party.”
Ezequiel Lavezzi, now 38, retired from professional football in 2019, concluding his career with Hebei China Fortune.
The former Argentina international is renowned for his spells at Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain, and he began his football journey in his home country with Estudiantes and San Lorenzo.
His hospitalisation has raised concerns among his fans and followers, who await further updates on his condition and the true nature of the incident.
