Santos Futebol Clube mourns the death of Yimvert Berroterán, a player from Universidad Central da Venezuela. The 18-year-old player died after a building collapsed during the earthquakes in the country.

What happened?

Santos Futebol Clube expressed its condolences on social media regarding the death of striker Yimvert Berroterán. The team will face the Venezuelan club in the playoffs of the Copa Sudamericana.

Why is this important for Santos Futebol Clube?

The death of Yimvert Berroterán is a tragedy that affects not only the Venezuelan club but also Santos Futebol Clube. The Brazilian team offers condolences to the athlete's family and the club.

What comes next?

Santos Futebol Clube highlighted the work of UNHCR in the country and encouraged donations to help survivors. The team also emphasized the importance of supporting the victims of the earthquakes.

DateCompetitionOpponent
29/06/2026Copa SudamericanaUniversidad Central da Venezuela

Santos Futebol Clube currently occupies 12th place in Serie A, with 47 points in 38 games, and a goal difference of -5. The team is also 32 points behind leader Flamengo.

Current context

The death of Yimvert Berroterán occurs at a difficult time for South American football. Santos Futebol Clube seeks to show solidarity with the victims of the earthquakes and support the affected families.