The former player was the author of one of the most picturesque phrases in Aztec soccer: “Americanists have this”.
Photo: Ulises Naranjo / Imago7
Mexican football woke up with the sad news of the death of a successful soccer player from Chivas de Guadalajara and the Mexico national team . Guillermo “Tigre” Sepúlveda died to his 80 years old, but he will leave behind his performances and one of his most iconic phrases: “ Americanists with this have ”.
Mr. Guillermo Sepúlveda Rodríguez, “El Tigre” forever, thank you for so much and for being a pillar of our history and not forgetting. With this they have. pic.twitter.com/ePzBNBbuQs
– Images of Chivas (@ChivasFotos) May 20, 2021
The information was disseminated by “ The Sacred Flock ”through their social networks. The rojiblanco team communicated to their fans and lovers of Mexican soccer, the loss of an important soccer player in the Aztec football history .
“ With deep sadness we join the sorrow of family and friends of Guillermo ‘Tigre’ Sepúlveda for his unfortunate death ”, expressed the club through its official Twitter account. “We will always remember him fondly for his personality, dedication and the great story he built with our colors ”, concluded the statement.
With deep sadness we join the sorrow of Guillermo ‘Tigre’ Sepúlveda’s family and friends for his unfortunate demise.
We will always remember him fondly for his personality, dedication and the great story he built with our colors.
pic.twitter.com/aEW2XuAIGF
– CHIVAS (@Chivas) May 20, 2021
The footballer of “ Champion ”was part of the institution since 1952 . In Chivas, Sepúlveda stayed for 14 long years in which he passionately defended the colors of his t-shirt. During his stay in the “Sacred Flock”, Guillermo became champion of the first division of Mexican soccer in seven occasions .
🔴 ⚪️ Thank you for loving these colors, for always leaving everything with the Flock and for being the pillar of our history.
ALWAYS # TIGR3SAGRADO ! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/8A5sFhiKB1
– CHIVAS (@Chivas) May 20, 2021
In addition to the important long tournaments, “El Tigre” boasted in its showcases the consecration in other competitions. Sepúlveda managed to lift, on five occasions, the trophy Champion of Champions and one Mexico Cup . Continental also managed to get important trophies, such as the Concacaf Champions League, in the year 1962.
Guillermo was a prominent defender. His performances led him to be part of “ El Tri ”during the decade of the 50 Y 60. Sepúlveda was part of the Mexican teams that represented the country in the World Cup in Sweden in 1958 and Chile in 1964 .
“El Tigre” had the colors of Chivas very close to his skin . In this sense, Sepúlveda felt a special rivalry against the Águilas del América . In the final of the Champion of Champions Cup of 1964, Guillermo starred in a phrase that remained in the memory of the oldest in sport.
This gesture fueled the already existing rivalry between Guadalajara and the capital. The famous phrase of this great player ended up defining even more the differences and antagonisms in the great National Classic .
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