The match was being played between Argentinian club River Plate and Defensa y Justicia at the Estadio Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on June 3.

The match was paused for 14 minutes as the referee was informed of a medical emergency in the stands.

The game resumed, but was again halted 27 minutes later after the referee was notified of the tragic incident.

The fan, named Pablo Marcelo Serrano, died instantly from head injuries after falling 15 meters from the Sivori Alta stand.

River Plate, in a statement, confirmed that the supporter "jumped" and died on the spot.

The area was cordoned off for emergency services to attend to the deceased.

The football safety committee and Club Atlético River Plate regret to inform that, in this afternoon's match against Defensa y Justicia, a supporter jumped into the void from the Sívori Alta stand and died on the spot.

The stadium will be closed for 24 hours and the club has declared a day of mourning.

Alberto Crescenti, the director of Buenos Aires' medical attention services system, confirmed that the man died instantly from severe trauma after falling from approximately 15 meters.

The cause of death is yet to be determined after an autopsy is conducted.