Former PSG and Argentina forward Ezequiel Lavezzi ‘stabbed and hospitalised’ in Uruguay as reports claim he suffered an abdominal wound and collarbone fracture at a party
- Ezequiel Lavezzi played for Paris Saint-Germain between 2012 and 2016
- The forward is said to have been taken to hospital after suffering a stab wound
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Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has been taken to hospital in Uruguay after suffering an abdominal wound, according to reports in South America.
Several publications have claimed Lavezzi, who retired from football in 2020, was taken to the Cantegrill Sanatorium hospital in Maldonado on December 20.
It is unclear how Lavezzi, 38, sustained the injury with conflicting reports emerging.
Lavezzi family sources have insisted he was wounded after slipping off a ladder while trying to change a light bulb, according to a report from TYC Sports.
However, El Observador, citing police sources, have alleged Lavezzi was stabbed by a family member during a party, with emergency services called out at 5am.
Former PSG star Ezequiel Lavezzi was taken to hospital after suffering an alleged stab wound
Lavezzi was capped over 50 times by Argentina and announced his retirement in 2020
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The same report claims the alleged stabbing took place over a ‘money’ matter.
Clarin, meanwhile, say local police have not confirmed a stabbing incident.
‘There is still no official report from the clinic and the severity of the 38-year-old former football player’s condition is unknown,’ the publication has stated.
Each of the reports say Lavezzi suffered a broken collarbone, with one outlet alleging this came from the former Napoli man hitting a piece of furniture during a fall.
According to FM Gente, a radio station based in Maldonado, Lavezzi was accompanied by his girlfriend after being admitted to the local hospital.
A police report said: ‘On December 20 at 05:00 police arrived at Arenas de Jose Ignacio, Secc Jurisdiction where they requested support from emergency services.
Conflicting reports allege Lavezzi sustained a wound and fractured collarbone at a party
Lavezzi joined Serie A club Napoli in 2007 and went on to move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2012
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‘When they arrived, the victim Ezequiel Ivan Lavezzi, was injured and being treated by Dr. Agustini, who diagnosed a fractured shoulder blade and transferred him to Sanatorio Cantegril. It is unknown at the moment how the injury occurred.
‘He was at a party.’
Lavezzi began his career at Estuadinantes before moving on to San Lorenzo and then Napoli in 2007. He went on to score 48 goals and joined PSG in 2012.
Having won three consecutive Ligue 1 titles at the Parc des Princes, Lavezzi secured a lucrative contract with Hebei China Fortune and retired three years later.
He was capped 51 times by Argentina.
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