Dani Osvaldo in intensive care following emergency surgery in Argentina

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Dani Osvaldo in intensive care following emergency surgery in Argentina
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Dani Osvaldo, the former Italy and Southampton striker, is currently in intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery in Argentina. The 40-year-old had a pleural effusion that required the removal of lung tissue. Reports indicate that he experienced chest pains leading up to his hospitalization. His condition was alarming enough for family members to seek medical attention after his health visibly declined over the past week. Osvaldo is now under close observation.

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  • •Osvaldo underwent emergency surgery at a hospital in Llavallol, Buenos Aires.
  • •He was admitted to intensive care following surgery to remove lung tissue.
  • •Family raised concerns after Osvaldo suffered chest pains for several days.
  • •He previously played for clubs like Roma and Juventus before retiring in 2016.
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  • 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Southampton and Italy striker Dani Osvaldo in intensive care
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Former Southampton, Roma, Juventus and Italy striker Dani Osvaldo has been admitted to hospital and is currently in intensive care after an emergency operation in Argentina according to reports on Sat...

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