Concerns for Fernando Gago: Former Roma Player Suffers Heart Attack at Press Conference

Concerns for former Roma and Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago, who is now the coach of Universidad de Chile. The 40-year-old former Argentine midfielder fell ill shortly after his team’s 2-0 victory over O’Higgins in the Chilean league. The incident occurred during the post-match press conference at the Estadio Nacional.

According to Chilean media outlets, including La Tercera, the coach began showing symptoms consistent with a heart attack, leading to his immediate transfer to a medical center in Santiago.

Once at the clinic, Gago underwent emergency medical tests and subsequently had surgery. The Chilean club issued a statement to reassure fans, confirming that the coach “is in good condition” and remains under the care of the medical staff.

“We would like to inform you that our coach, Fernando Gago, is undergoing a series of cardiovascular tests and will not be leading training sessions,” the club stated in its first official statement released after the incident. According to local press reports, the procedure was performed early this morning, and the Argentine coach has been admitted to the hospital for further testing and clinical monitoring.