Uruguayan footballer found dead in hotel room as he fought domestic violence charges following ex-partner’s accusations
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A URUGUAYAN football star has been found dead in his hotel room just a day after arriving in Ecuador for pre-season preparation. Mathias Acuna was under investigation after allegations of physical and psychological abuse by a former partner. The 32-year-old was found dead yesterday in a hotel room that his club had made available for pre-season in central Andean.
![[Mathias Acuna was tragically found dead in his hotel room while playing club football in Ecuador]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SPO_2191862654jpg-JS961556104_0ad01b.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Striker Acuna was playing for top-flight Serie A Ecuadorian side Mushuc Runa. Local reports are pointing to evidence of Acuna committing suicide, but this hasn't been confirmed. Hotel workers reportedly called the police after finding him unresponsive in his hotel suite.
![[Mushuc Runa paid tribute after posting picture of Acuna with a black ribbon]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Capture_07bc1f.png?strip=all&w=655)
Police are now investigating but are reportedly not looking for anyone else in connection with the footballer’s death. Uruguay’s Football Association said in a statement: “It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Uruguayan footballer Mathias Acuna.
![[Acuna’s professional career spanned over 309 matches, with 66 goals]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/boston-rivers-forward-mathias-acu-961556103.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
“Our condolences to his family, teammates and friends. May he rest in peace.”. His club said in an Instagram post alongside a photo of the player and a black ribbon: “Mushuc Runa regrets the death of Mathias Acuna. “We extend our condolences to his family and loved ones at this irreparable loss.”.
Meanwhile Mushuc Runa's president Luis Alfonso Chango has expressed his sympathies and offered clarity over the tragedy. Chango said: “We are very sad for Mathias and all this situation. “We knew he had family problems in Uruguay but he didn’t have any legal impediment preventing him from travelling to Ecuador.
