Alfredo Di Stefano, the legendary Argentinian football player and honorary Real Madrid President, has passed away aged 88.
The news comes less than 48 hours after he suffered a heart attack on Saturday. He was being kept in an induced coma in the coronary unit at the General Universitario Gregorio Maranon Hospital.
Known as 'La Saeta Rubia' (the blond arrow), he has had several health problems in recent years and was often seen in a wheelchair in public.
Real Madrid released the following statement: "Real Madrid C. F. regrets to announce that its Honorary President, Alfredo Di Stfano, passed away today at 17:15 in the General Universitario Gregorio Maran Hospital in Madrid.
"The President of Real Madrid C. F., Florentino Prez, and the club's Board of Directors would like to express their deepest sympathy and affection to his children, family and friends.
"Real Madrid C. F. extends these condolences to Madrid fans around the world and anyone who feels moved by the loss of the greatest player of all time."
According to reports in Spain, Di Stefano was on a street close to the Bernabeu when he had the heart attack - a day after his 88th birthday. The hospital said the emergency services were able to stabilise him.
The player, regarded by many as one of the greatest of all time, suffered a heart attack on Saturday
Di Stefano suffered cardiac arrest on SaturdayFormer forward represented Spain, Colombia and ArgentinaBorn in Buenos Aires, he was Real Madrid's second highest scorerMember of Real Madrid side that won five consecutive European Cups between 1956 and 1960Scored opening goal in iconic European Cup final of 1960 when Real beat Eintract Frankfurt 7-3 at Hampden Park
Alfredo Di Stefano, the legendary Argentinian football player and honorary Real Madrid President, has passed away aged 88.
The news comes less than 48 hours after he suffered a heart attack on Saturday. He was being kept in an induced coma in the coronary unit at the General Universitario Gregorio Maranon Hospital.
Known as 'La Saeta Rubia' (the blond arrow), he has had several health problems in recent years and was often seen in a wheelchair in public.
Real Madrid released the following statement: "Real Madrid C. F. regrets to announce that its Honorary President, Alfredo Di Stfano, passed away today at 17:15 in the General Universitario Gregorio Maran Hospital in Madrid.
"The President of Real Madrid C. F., Florentino Prez, and the club's Board of Directors would like to express their deepest sympathy and affection to his children, family and friends.
"Real Madrid C. F. extends these condolences to Madrid fans around the world and anyone who feels moved by the loss of the greatest player of all time."
According to reports in Spain, Di Stefano was on a street close to the Bernabeu when he had the heart attack - a day after his 88th birthday. The hospital said the emergency services were able to stabilise him.
The player, regarded by many as one of the greatest of all time, suffered a heart attack on Saturday
Alfredo Di Stefano's honours | |
|---|---|
Five European Cups | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 (Real Madrid) |
Eight Spanish leagues | 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 (Real Madrid) |
One Spanish Cup | 1962 (Real Madrid) |
One Intercontinental Cup | 1960 (Real Madrid) |
Two Argentine leagues | 1945, 1947 (River Plate) |
One America Cup | 1947 (River Plate) |
Four Colombian leagues | 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953 (Millonarios Bogota) |
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