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A few minutes after the official announcement of the death of Freddy Rincón, several entities, teams, athletes and former soccer players have expressed their sadness and have sent a message of support to their families and loved ones. Independiente Santa Fe, Corinthians, América, Nacional, Once Caldas, among others, have dedicated a message to the ‘Colossus’ of Buenaventura after his death.
The Colombian Football Federation joins the messages
Through a statement, the highest soccer entity in Colombia said goodbye to Freddy Rincón after the doctors at the Imbanaco Clinic, in Cali, confirmed the news.
“The Colombian Football Federation deeply regrets the death of Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valenciaand sends a message of support and encouragement to their family, friends and relatives, in this difficult moment, “says the statement.
Colombian soccer clubs join the chain of messages
Corinthians says goodbye to his idol
The Brazilian team published a heartfelt message dedicated to Freddy Rincón after hearing the news of his death. The former Colombian soccer player is remembered as an idol of the club and in 2011 he was included in the Timão Hall of Fame.
“It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to a great idol. Our captain in the first world title, Freddy Rincón passed away in the early hours of Thursday. Eternally in our heartss”, says the trill published in the official account of the institution.
Varsky: “Brilliant midfielder from a golden litter”
The renowned Argentine journalist wrote a message on his social networks in which he remembered the talented Colombian soccer player. Accompanying the text, Varsky used a video fragment in which the Rincón’s goal against Germany in the World Cup in Italy in 1990.
René Higuita: the image that summarizes Rincón’s departure
In his personal Twitter account, the historic goalkeeper of the Colombian National Team published a photograph in which an emotional hug with Freddy Rincón is observed with whom he shared a team on several occasions. The photo dates back to the time when both coincided as part of the technical bench of Millonarios and Atlético Nacional respectively.
Message from Alex Aguinaga to Freddy Rincón
The Ecuadorian, former soccer player, coach and personal friend of Rincónwas not far behind and published a heartfelt message after his departure.
FIFA publishes a tribute to Freddy Rincón
The highest entity in world football remembered Rincón as one of the most important soccer players in the history of the Colombian National Team. Through a message on their Twitter account, they sent a message to their relatives and closest people. In the same way, They sent a greeting to the fans of the clubs through which the Colombian passed.
