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Real Madrid and Spain legend Francisco ‘Paco’ Gento has died aged 88.
Gento spent 18 years with Real from 1953-1971, is the only player to have won six European Cups.
He made 600 appearances for the club, scoring 182 goals and assisting on 12 league titles, two Copa del Rey titles, and one Intercontinental Cup.
He was a member of the Spanish national team for 43 years and competed in the 1962 and 1966 World Cups.
Real captain Marcelo equaled his club record of 23 titles, which he had held for over 50 years, when he came on as a substitute in the team’s Spanish Super Cup-winning victory on Sunday.
Gento began his career at Racing Santander before relocating to Madrid.
“Real Madrid wishes to convey its heartfelt condolences as well as its love and affection to his wife Mari Luz, his sons Francisco and Julio, his granddaughters Aitana and Candela, and all his family, colleagues, and loved ones,” the club said in a statement.
“He will always be remembered as one of the finest by Madridistas and all football fans.”
Vincent Paul
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