Tragedy in Uruguay: player Bruno Betancor dies at age 22

Reactions to this sudden death began to arrive a few hours after it was announced, with other clubs where the attacker played and even the Uruguayan Primera Divisional League - where he played his last moments on a football field - left their tribute to the athlete. "We regret with deep sadness the passing of Bruno Betancor, player of Deportivo Italiano", the institution began writing on the social network X, formerly Twitter.

"Our condolences to his family, friends and those closest to him. May he rest in peace", he concluded in the same publication.

We regret with deep sorrow the death of Bruno Betancor, football player for Deportivo Italiano. Our condolences to his family, friends and relatives. QEPD. pic.twitter.com/03yTqkMtv8

"Club Atlético Peñarol deeply regrets the passing of Bruno Betancor, a player who defended our colors in the 2023 season, being part of the champion team of that year's Opening Tournament. We express our most sincere condolences to his family, his friends and the Deportivo Italiano club, accompanying them in this very difficult time", reacted the former player's former club, via social media.

Club Atlético Peñarol deeply regrets the death of Bruno Betancor, a player who defended our colors in the 2023 season, being part of the champion squad of the Opening Tournament of this year. We express our most heartfelt condolences to his family, his sus… pic.twitter.com/UXCLaVD89R

Bruno Betancur's career

His career in football began in 2022, when he joined the Fenix academy, before gaining prominence and arriving at Peñarol, one of the main teams in Uruguay. It was at this club that he debuted for the main team, on March 25, 2023, against Uruguayan Liverpool.

He made a total of 14 appearances for Peñarol, where he ended up failing to score any goals or assists. A period of loan to Chilean side Everton followed, which ended up lasting a short time, as after seven games played in Chile and one goal scored, he was called up and loaned to Rentistas, to get used to national football.

There, he managed to gain minutes and participated in 12 matches to reach an assist in all competitions. It was in 2025 that he left Peñarol for good, heading to CA Cerro, where he didn't have many opportunities and played just four games.

This year he started to represent Deportivo Italiano, in the Uruguayan third division, where he played a total of 104 minutes and scored four goals, but his career was abruptly interrupted, with a cardiorespiratory arrest that ended up being fatal.

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