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Javier Altamirano, 24, experienced convulsions during an Argentinian cup tie Team-mates rushed to his aid before he was treated and taken to hospital WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT

By Liam Morgan

Published: 10:32 GMT, 18 March 2024 | Updated: 10:39 GMT, 18 March 2024

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A Chilean footballer collapsed on the pitch after suffering a seizure during a match in Argentina on Sunday.

Estudiantes midfielder Javier Altamirano, 24, experienced convulsions in the 28th minute of their clash with Boca Juniors in La Plata.

Harrowing video footage shows the player's legs visibly shaking as he is treated. Team-mates, some of whom were in tears, were seen rushing to his aid before he was treated by doctors from both sides and taken to hospital in an ambulance.

The Argentine League Cup game was then abandoned with the score 0-0 after the referee spoke to Estudiantes captain José Sosa and Boca Juniors counterpart Edinson Cavani.

Altamirano's pregnant wife was in the stands and went with him to hospital, according to Estudiantes manager Eduardo Dominguez.

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