Emanuel Leguizamón, a referee from La Pampa who became a professional with AFA just over a year ago, died in a serious road accident in Patagonia. He was traveling with three colleagues who were seriously injured after officiating a match in the Torneo Regional Federal Amateur.
Emanuel Leguizamón, from La Pampa, was regarded as one of the promising referees in Argentine football. Just over a year ago, he had become a professional referee with the Argentine Football Association (AFA), marking his rising status in the field.
The tragic incident took place in Patagonia, specifically in Santa Cruz province. Leguizamón was traveling with three other referees after officiating a match in the Torneo Regional Federal Amateur. The road accident was described as brutal, resulting in Leguizamón's death and serious injuries to his colleagues.
This loss has shocked the Argentine football community, especially in regional and amateur divisions. Leguizamón dreamed of refereeing a World Cup, according to accounts of his career. No further details on the exact causes of the crash have been reported, but the event underscores the risks faced by referees during their travels.
