The lawyer for the Argentine soccer player detained by ICE spoke out: “He has no criminal record and was not committing any crime.”
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Matías Pourrain, a 34-year-old Argentine footballer living in the United States for seven years, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a Florida airport last Thursday while traveling with his minor-league team to play in the national tournament semifinals.
Following the arrest, Pourrain's attorney stated that he has no criminal record and was not committing any crime at the time of his detention. His family emphasized that he entered the country legally, holds a valid work permit, and was awaiting pending documentation.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Article 1Focuses on his identity, background, and the circumstances of his airport arrest.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Article 2Highlights legal defense arguments regarding his clean record and immigration status.
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