Argentine football has been thrown into mourning following the confirmation that footballer Lucas Trejo, his wife and their two children died in the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela, one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the region in recent years.
Trejo, who had been living in Venezuela with his family, was among the thousands of victims killed after the powerful earthquake caused widespread destruction, flattening homes, apartment buildings and public infrastructure across several communities. Rescue workers reportedly recovered the bodies of the footballer and his family after an extensive search operation.
Confirming the tragedy, officials said:
“Lucas Trejo, his wife and their two children have been confirmed among those who lost their lives in the earthquake.”
The news has sparked an outpouring of grief from the football community, with clubs, teammates and supporters paying tribute to the late player and expressing condolences to his extended family.
In a statement honouring Trejo, one of his former clubs said:
“We deeply regret the passing of Lucas Trejo and his family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
Friends and former teammates also remembered Trejo as a dedicated professional and a respected figure both on and off the pitch.
One tribute described him as:
“A wonderful teammate, an exceptional person and a devoted family man whose loss will be deeply felt by everyone who knew him.”
The earthquake has claimed more than a thousand lives, displaced tens of thousands of people and left emergency responders racing to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Humanitarian agencies continue to provide food, medical assistance and temporary shelter to affected communities as rescue and recovery operations continue.
Trejo’s death has become one of the most heartbreaking personal stories to emerge from the disaster, highlighting the immense human cost of the catastrophe as families across Venezuela continue to mourn loved ones lost in the tragedy.
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