# Mexican youth footballer Gael Uscanga dies during training

16-year-old Gael Uscanga died after collapsing and suffering heatstroke during a training session with Piratas FC.

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Gael Uscanga Carranza, a 16-year-old footballer, died on a Friday morning while training with the Piratas FC youth team in Veracruz, Mexico. [^1]

Piratas FC announced on Friday the death of Gael Uscanga Carranza, a 16-year-old football player who was participating as a guest in the institution's Basic Forces Pilot Plan. [^2]

Piratas FC issued a statement confirming the death of 15-year-old player Gael Uscanga Carranza during a training session. [^3]

The teenager collapsed and suffered convulsions during a training session at the Estadio Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente, leading medical staff to suspect heatstroke. [^4]

The medical area of Piratas FC immediately activated the attention protocol, performed the corresponding evaluation, and established communication with emergency services and the young player's mother. [^5]

According to the club, Gael Uscanga expressed general discomfort before the start of the session and the warm-up. [^6]

Piratas FC stated that Gael Uscanga was an 'invited participant' in the club's Pilot Basic Forces Program. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Gael Uscanga Carranza, a 16-year-old footballer, died on a Friday morning while training with the Piratas FC youth team in Veracruz, Mexico. (El Heraldo de México, News)
2. Piratas FC announced on Friday the death of Gael Uscanga Carranza, a 16-year-old football player who was participating as a guest in the institution's Basic Forces Pilot Plan. (El Heraldo de México, News)
3. Piratas FC issued a statement confirming the death of 15-year-old player Gael Uscanga Carranza during a training session. (El Universal, News)
4. The teenager collapsed and suffered convulsions during a training session at the Estadio Luis 'Pirata' de la Fuente, leading medical staff to suspect heatstroke. (El Heraldo de México, News)
5. The medical area of Piratas FC immediately activated the attention protocol, performed the corresponding evaluation, and established communication with emergency services and the young player's mother. (El Heraldo de México, News)
6. According to the club, Gael Uscanga expressed general discomfort before the start of the session and the warm-up. (El Universal, News)
7. Piratas FC stated that Gael Uscanga was an 'invited participant' in the club's Pilot Basic Forces Program. (El Universal, News)

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