The world of soccer shows its sorrow after learning of the death of former Colombian soccer player Freddy Rincónwho died last night at the age of 55 as a result of the injuries he suffered last Monday in a traffic accident in the Colombian city of Cali.
A) Yes, FIFA highlighted in a statement: “We join many in the world of football to remember Freddy Rincón. Our deepest condolences go to his loved ones, former teammates and fans of the clubs in which he played and the national team, which he represented in three World Cups. Rest in peace,” FIFA tweeted.
Real Madrid, the team in which he played, conveyed “his condolences and his affection” to family members, teammates, coaches, clubs and loved ones of ex-soccer player Freddy Rincón.
“Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Freddy Rincón, a Real Madrid player between 1995 and 1996. Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and its love and affection to all his relatives, teammates and coaches, their clubs and all their loved ones,” the club published on its official website.
The president of Colombia, Iván Duque, lamented the death of former soccer player Freddy Rincón who “was and will always be an idol of Colombian soccer” and to whom he thanked “all that magic” that he deployed on the playing fields.
“Freddy Rincón was and will always be an idol of Colombian soccer. Thank you Freddy for all that magic and that strength on the field that inspired us and filled us with unforgettable moments. My condolences to his family and friends,” the Colombian president published.
From the president of Conmebol, the Paraguayan Alejandro Domínguez, to former teammates such as Iván René Valenciano or the Ecuadorian Alex Aguinaga and numerous clubs have shown their condolences for the death of the former player, who died this morning, at the age of 55, after failing to overcome the injuries that occurred on Monday in a traffic accident in Cali.
Alejandro Domínguez, president of Conmebol, wrote: “I deeply regret the departure of Freddy Rincón. Thank you for leaving your mark on South American football. I send my condolences to their families and to Colombian football.”
The Brazilian club Corinthians, another of the teams in which he played, pointed out: “It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a great idol. Our captain in the first world title, Freddy Rincón, passed away this Thursday morning. Eternally in our hearts. Thank you for everything, captain.”
Álex Aguinaga, star and captain of the Ecuadorian national team in the 90s of the last century, said on his social networks “RIP dear friend. It was always a pleasure to share the field with you. To his relatives my condolences and prompt resignation. Freddy Rincón” .
The América de Cali club wrote for its part: “Soccer is in mourning. Freddy Rincón, legend of Colombian football, has passed away. We express our solidarity and sincere condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.”
Freddy Rincón will always be remembered for his goal in added time against the German team in the ’90 World Cup in Italy, which meant the draw and Colombia’s qualification for the second phase, one of the great milestones of the South American team in their world cup dating