Spain's former Actual Madrid participant, Francisco "Paco" Gento, the one soccer participant to win six European Cup titles, has died aged 88.
The membership introduced Gento's passing on Tuesday however didn't give a reason behind loss of life.
The present "Los Blancos" ("The Whites") squad fell silent at coaching as a mark of respect to the previous membership favorite.
Gento performed with Madrid for 18 seasons, from 1953 to 1971, and his 23 titles with the membership in official competitions is a report he shares with Brazilian defender Marcelo, who tied him on Sunday by profitable the Spanish Tremendous Cup.
Along with the six European Cups, Gento additionally helped Madrid win 12 Spanish league titles.
He performed 600 video games with the membership, scoring 182 targets. He was later named honorary president of the membership.
Gento additionally made 43 appearances with the Spanish nationwide group.
"Paco Gento actually represents all of the values of Actual Madrid, and has been and can proceed to be a reference for Madridistas and for the sporting world," the membership stated in a press release. "He'll at all times be remembered by Madridistas and all soccer followers as one in all their biggest."
Gento is survived by his spouse, Mari Luz, and his sons Francisco and Julio.
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