An alleged attempt to abduct River Plate captain and defender Nicolas Otamendi occurred outside the club’s hotel in Mar del Plata. The incident took place yesterday, just before the team’s match against Aldosivi, the final game of the Clausura season. While Otamendi was meeting supporters for photographs and autographs, an individual reportedly tried to seize his hat. The event happened in the crowded area outside the hotel where fans were waiting for the upcoming fixture. River Plate had arrived in Mar del Plata after a defeat to Boca Juniors in the Superclásico, and a large group of supporters were present in anticipation of the next match. The club and the player have not yet issued a statement regarding the incident. Similar confrontations between players and fans in crowded settings are not uncommon in football, often occurring when athletes interact with supporters in public venues.