Argentinian player Matías Pourrain detained by ICE in Florida
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Matías Pourrain, a 34-year-old midfielder for Club de Lyon FC, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida. He was apprehended at Fort Lauderdale Airport while on his way to a domestic flight to Los Angeles. Pourrain, who has lived in the U.S. for seven years and has a pending asylum case, reportedly has a Florida state ID and no criminal record. Club de Lyon FC issued a statement asserting the player is not a criminal and is seeking assistance for his release while his attorney works on his case.
- •Pourrain was detained while traveling with his team.
- •He has been living in the U.S. for seven years.
- •His club is advocating for his rights and release.
- •Pourrain has a pending asylum case and a Florida state ID.
- •He previously played for teams in Buenos Aires before joining Club de Lyon FC.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Club says Argentinian pro soccer player detained by ICE in Florida
"An Argentinian soccer player has been detained by U.S. immigration officials while traveling with his American pro club in Florida, the team says.
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