{
  "id": 3966889,
  "title": "Argentine footballer Matías Pourrain released on bail by ICE in US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/argentine-footballer-matias-pourrain-released-on-bail-by-ice-in-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:13:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Herald",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-herald",
    "url": "https://buenosairesherald.com/society/argentine-footballer-matias-pourrain-released-on-bail-by-ice-in-us"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Argentine footballer Matías Pourrain has been released on bail by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to recent reports. The 34-year-old, who currently plays for Miami United FC, was detained at Miami airport on August 7 while traveling with his team to Los Angeles for a match. He spent 21 days in detention before a court in Texas set his bond at US$20,000, allowing him to leave custody and remain in the United States.\n\nPourrain's attorney, Regina Borges de Moraes, stated that the bond was paid on Thursday. However, this does not signify the end of the case, as his immigration proceedings will continue in Immigration Court and may take several years. Nevertheless, Pourrain will not be deported to Argentina while these legal proceedings continue, and he will be allowed to continue playing football.\n\nBorn in Argentina, Pourrain began his footballing career with Club Real Pilar, where he helped the team win the 2019 Copa Argentina. He then moved to the United States, playing for several American clubs, including Miami Beach FC, Miami City, and Club de Lyon. He is currently in his sixth season with Miami United FC. Despite being detained, Pourrain has no criminal record and has a legitimate work permit while awaiting a decision on his green card application.",
  "summary": "The Miami United FC player is expected to return to Florida after his family paid a US$20,000 bond. His immigration case continues La entrada Argentine footballer Matías Pourrain released on bail by ICE in US se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .",
  "key_points": [
    "Argentine footballer Matías Pourrain released on US$20,000 bail",
    "34-year-old detained for 21 days at Miami airport",
    "Immigration proceedings continue for several years"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}