Published February 21,2023
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Former Real Madrid ahead and honorary membership president Amancio Amaro has died on the age of 83.
Having joined Madrid from Deportivo de La Coruna in 1962, right-sided attacker Amancio scored 155 objectives in 471 appearances for Los Blancos.
As properly as successful 9 league titles and one European Cup with Madrid, Amancio performed a outstanding function as Spain had been topped European champions in 1964, ending third within the Ballon d’Or voting that yr.
After his retirement, Amancio coached Madrid’s Castilla group to the second-tier title in 1984, aiding the event of Emilio Butragueno and others, earlier than being named honorary membership president following the demise of Paco Gento final yr.
A membership assertion learn: “Real Madrid CF, its president and its board of directors deeply regret the death of Amancio Amaro, honorary president of Real Madrid and one of the great legends of our club and of world football.
“Together with Paco Gento, Amancio led Real Madrid after 5 consecutive European Cups, and represents the values which have cast the historical past of our membership.
“Amancio Amaro has passed away at the age of 83. He will be remembered by all Madridistas and by all football fans as one of the great legends of this sport.
“Real Madrid extends its condolences to all Real Madrid followers. Rest in peace.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
