Bolivian Footballer Samuel Garzón Suffers Multiple Injuries, Club Blooming to Take Legal Action Against Opponent and Referee

Santa Cruz, Bolivia – Blooming FC has announced it will pursue legal action following a severe injury sustained by its player, Samuel Garzón, during a recent Bolivian football league match. Garzón, a 26-year-old forward, suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, a ruptured external collateral ligament, a fissure in his tibia, and fractures to his nasal bones, injuries that will sideline him for an estimated eight to ten months. Club officials described the incident as a "grave physical aggression" and stated their intention to file lawsuits against Rafael Corrales of Wilstermann, the opposing player responsible for the tackle. Furthermore, Blooming FC has accused central referee Vladimir Rueda of Tarija of "arbitral negligence" for not imposing a sanction commensurate with the severity of the injury, even without VAR review. A club representative stated, "Our player was bleeding from the nose, experiencing severe pain in his knee and leg. For the VAR to say it was a clean tackle with no penalty or caution for the rival player, we will not allow that." The club plans to exhaust all available sporting and extra-sporting legal avenues against all involved parties, including the aggressor player, the match officials, and any accomplices or cover-ups of this serious physical aggression. This incident has sparked significant debate within Bolivian football regarding player safety and refereeing standards. Blooming FC emphasizes its commitment to protecting its players and ensuring fair play.