By Manuel Acevedo
31 Oct 2023, 9:47 PM EDT
The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) reported the death of former footballer José Luis Dolgetta, the only Venezuelan player considered the top scorer in an edition of the Copa América. Dolgetta He died at the age of 53 from a heart attack. in the port of Guayaquil, in Ecuador.
The Venezuelan Football Federation regrets the sensitive death of José Luis Dolgetta.
In this time of mourning, we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
May you rest in peace, scorer. pic.twitter.com/bdYBadgNKZ
— FVF (@FVF_Oficial) October 31, 2023
Dolgetta reached his peak as a scorer in the Copa América organized by Ecuador in 1993, scoring four goals in that edition.
The FVF published a statement on its X account, formerly known as Twitter, in which it regrets the death of the Venezuelan player, whom They described it as an “immortal legend.”
The Federation expressed its condolences to all those people who admired Dolgetta and “They shared a passion for sports with this great icon of Venezuelan soccer.”
“Rest in peace. “Your legacy will endure as a source of inspiration for future generations of soccer players in Venezuela and the world.” added the FVF in the letter.
History of José Dolgetta in football
Between 1990 and 2001, Dolgetta played for Venezuelan clubs ULA Mérida, Táchira, Caracas FC, Atlético Zulia, Estudiantes de Mérida, Carabobo FC and the then known Deportivo Italchacao.
The former Venezuelan striker was also part of the Ecuadorian club’s squad University technician, team that also mourned his death.
The club Miners of Guyana, where your son plays Giovanni Dolgetta, He also “deeply” regretted the death of the “remembered goalscorer.”
Conmebol, various football clubs and journalists specialized in sports They also mourned the death of Dolgettathrough messages on social networks, where they shared photographs and videos of the former soccer player on the field.
“We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the extraordinary Venezuelan striker,” said the Conmebol in your X account.
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