Uruguayan player Mathias Acuna's death presumed suicide, his club says

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Uruguayan player Mathias Acuna was found dead in Ambato, Ecuador, on Saturday, his club Mushuc Runa said on social media, with a preliminary medical report presuming it to be a case of suicide.

Acuna, who joined the Ecuadorian Serie A side ahead of the 2025 season, was under investigation following allegations of physical and psychological abuse by a former partner, according to media reports.

"According to the preliminary medical report derived from the examination of the body of the player Mathias Acuna, it is presumed to be a case of suicide," Mushuc Runa said in a statement posted on Facebook.

"We are deeply shocked by this news and we reiterate our solidarity with his family and loved ones in this difficult moment."