The 74-hour search for the family of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo ended this weekend after rescue crews recovered the bodies of his wife and two children from the rubble of the apartment building that collapsed in Wednesday’s twin earthquakes.

Trejo, 38, a center back for Venezuelan club Sport Maritimo de La Guaira, was in Caracas with his team when earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck the country’s northern coast.

Soccer player Lucas Trejo lost his wife and two children after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. (Photo credit: FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images) ((Photo credit should read FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images))

After learning his family’s apartment building had collapsed in Playa Grande, La Guaira, he immediately traveled to the disaster zone to join the search.

“Our building in Playa Grande collapsed. I don’t know anything about my family,” Trejo wrote on Instagram during the early hours of the search. “Please pray for them and share this message in case someone saw them. I want to believe they weren’t there.”

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Trejo’s father and brother traveled from Argentina to assist firefighters, military personnel and volunteers searching through the debris.

Twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela’s northern coast, leaving widespread destruction as emergency crews continue recovery efforts. (Photo by Javier Campos/picture alliance via Getty Images) ((Photo by Javier Campos/picture alliance via Getty Images))

The search ended after rescuers recovered the bodies of Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella, and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa.

The tragedy prompted an outpouring of support from across the South American soccer community.

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Fellow Argentine footballer Edson Tortolero, a close friend of Trejo’s, mourned the family’s deaths.

“Today my heart breaks into a thousand pieces,” Tortolero wrote. “There are no words that can ease so much pain. I ask God to give Lucas strength to endure this unimaginable loss.”

Club Sport Maritimo de La Guaira confirmed the deaths in a statement on Sunday.

A 74-hour search ended in heartbreak for defender Lucas Trejo after rescuers found his family. (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE / AFP) (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP via Getty Images) ((Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE / AFP) (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP via Getty Images))

“We join the grief that overwhelms player Lucas Trejo for the passing of his wife, Yanina Maranella, and of his children, Aaron and Ainhoa Trejo,” the club said. “Peace to their souls and comfort for Lucas and all his loved ones.”

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Trejo’s family is among the victims of the earthquakes that devastated parts of Venezuela’s northern coast. Emergency crews remain in the region as recovery efforts continue.

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Match Details

Fixture: (26) Cameron Norrie vs (Q) Michael Zheng

Date: June 29, 2026

Tournament: Wimbledon

Round: First Round (Round of 128)

Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK

Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Grass

Prize Money: £64,200,000

Live Telecast: USA – ESPN | UK – BBC | Canada – TSN, RDS | India – Star Sports, Hotstar

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng preview

26th seed Cameron Norrie will take on qualifier Michael Zheng in the first round of Wimbledon 2026.

Following a fourth-round loss to Jannik Sinner at the Madrid Open, Norrie didn’t win a match for the remainder of the clay swing. He lost his opening-round matches in Rome, Geneva, and at the French Open. A change of surface didn’t help his cause.

Norrie commenced his grass season at the Queen’s Club Championships. He lost in the first round of both singles and doubles. He took part in an exhibition event last week, where he lost to Sinner in straight sets once again.

Zheng’s grass swing was off to a rough start. He crashed out in the first round of the Ilkley and Nottingham Challengers. He kicked off his quest for a main draw spot at Wimbledon against Henri Squire. He snapped his losing skid to beat the German in straight sets.

Zheng beat Laslo Djere in straight sets as well to make the final qualifying round. Compatriot Colton Smith stood between him and a spot in the main draw. Zheng fought past him in four sets to qualify for Wimbledon on his very first attempt.

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng head-to-head

This will be the first meeting between the duo, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0- for now.

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng odds

(Odds via BetMGM)

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng prediction

Norrie’s form has nosedived over the past two months. He’s currently on a five-match losing streak. He has a 14-14 record this season, and a 0-1 record on grass. He made the quarterfinals at Wimbledon a year ago, and reached the semifinals in 2022. He has a 15-8 record at the tournament.

Zheng has qualified for the third consecutive Major. A breakout star on the college circuit, he has tasted modest success as a pro this year. He has a 10-7 record across all levels this year, and a 1-4 record on the main tour. His only win came against Sebastian Korda in the first round of the Australian Open.

Norrie’s current form offers Zheng an opportunity to score another upset at a Major. Similarly, Zheng’s lack of experience on grass gives the Brit a chance to end his losing skid. The young American’s three qualifying wins at this year’s Wimbledon are his only career wins on grass across all levels.

Aside from back-to-back first-round exits in 2017 and 2018, Norrie has always cleared the first hurdle at Wimbledon. While it could be difficult, he will be favored to one-up Zheng.

Pick: Cameron Norrie to win in four sets.

Cameron Norrie vs Michael Zheng betting tips

Tip 1: The match will have at least 40 games.

Tip 2: Norrie to win at least one set with a score of 6-4.