Player dies after on-field altercation

Michael Favre, a 24-year-old footballer from Argentina, has died after two blows to the head during a match.

The terrible scenes unfolded as Favre turned out for Club San Jorge de Villa Elisa against Defensores de Colon in a provincial match.

Favre fell while chasing a ball alongside opponent Geronimo Quintana, and Quintana caught him in the head with his knee.

Favre reacted angrily, at which point a Defensores player ran in and appeared to hit Favre with his arm, sending him down again.

Favre again regained his feet but was clearly struggling.

He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.