With deep pain they announce the death of Freddy Rincón and the world of sports fired him amid much commotion [VIDEO]
Former Colombian soccer player Freddy Rincón, who played for teams like Corinthians and Real Madrid, died this Wednesday at 55 years old after suffering a traffic accident on Monday happened in the city of Cali, in the southwest of the country.
This was reported by the medical chief of the Imbanaco Clinic, Laureano Quintero, who said in a statement to the press together with the former soccer player’s children that “despite all the efforts of our work team, Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia has passed away.”
A truck in which the former player of the Colombian national team was traveling along with three other people crashed early Monday morning against a public service bus in Cali, capital of the department of Valle del Cauca.
Rincón was admitted to the Imbanaco Clinic due to a severe cranioencephalic trauma for which he was subjected to a surgery that lasted two hours and 45 minutes.
Owner of a technique that made him stand out, Rincón was part of the Colombian teams that qualified for the World Cups in Italy in 1990, the United States in 1994 and, four years later, he was in France.
In addition to playing in Santa Fe and América de Cali, he also played with the Brazilians Corinthians, Santos and Cruzeiro. With Timao’s jersey, Rincón won the League titles of 1998 and 1999, as well as the first edition of the FIFA Club World Cup at the Maracanã stadium.
Conmebol mourns the death of Freddy Rincón and expresses condolences to relatives
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has expressed its regret over the death of former soccer player Freddy Rincón, a Colombian soccer legend who died this Thursday after failing to overcome the injuries he suffered on Monday in a traffic accident in Cali.
“CONMEBOL mourns the death of Freddy Rincón, a great player and idol of Colombian soccer, and expresses its condolences to his family and friends” , published on Twitter by the South American Confederation that accompanied the text of a black and white photo of the player celebrating the historic goal against Germany in the World Cup in Italy’90.
CONMEBOL mourns the death of Freddy Rincón, a great player and idol of Colombian soccer, and expresses its condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/qJOd4Vrxuw
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) April 14,
FIFA expresses its sorrow for the death of Freddy Rincón
FIFA expressed its regret on Thursday for the death of former Colombian soccer player Freddy Rincón, who died last night as a result of the injuries he suffered last Monday in a traffic accident that occurred in the Colombian city of Cali.
We join many in football to remember Freddy Rincón.
Our most sincere condolences to his loved ones, former teammates and fans of the clubs in which he played and the @FCFSeleccionCol, with which he played three World Cups.
Rest in peace.pic.twitter.com/Kt2tGlGSC0
— FIFA.com in Spanish (@fifacom_es) April 14, 2022
“We join many in the soccer world to remember Freddy Rincón. Our deepest condolences go to his loved ones, former teammates and fans of the clubs he played for and the national team, which he represented in three World Cups. Rest in peace”, FIFA broadcast on social networks.
The Colombian Federation mourns the “great loss” of Rincón’s death
The Colombian Football Federation “deeply regrets” the death of Freddy Rincón, which it considers “a great loss”, and sent “a message of support and encouragement to his family, friends and relatives, in this difficult moment”.
The Colombian Football Federation and its Executive Committee send all their strength and support to former player Freddy Rincón, who is going through a delicate moment of health after suffering an accident. We wish you a speedy recovery and that with God’s help you overcome this difficult situation.
— FCF (@FCF_Oficial) April ,
Remember that Rincón, who died as a result of the injuries he suffered last Monday in a traffic accident in Cali, he was part of the Colombian team at the World Cups in Italy 1990, United States 1994 and France 1998, as well as in the Copa América in Chile 95, Ecuador 1993 and Uruguay 1995, and that he was the first Colombian to wear the Real Madrid shirt.
“This is a great loss for his family and friends, and it is also an unfortunate departure for our sport, where we will miss him and remember him with great affection, appreciation, respect and admiration. We send strength, support and our condolences to his family, hoping that they can bear this sad and painful loss. RIP”, published by the Colombian Federation.
Napoles joins “the pain of the Colombian people”
Napoles, club in the one in which Freddy Rincón played 28 games in the season 1994-95 , joined “the pain of the Colombian people” through his social networks after the death of the former soccer player as a result of the injuries he suffered last Monday in a traffic accident in Cali.
“From the SSC Napoli we join the pain of the Colombian people after the death of the beloved Freddy Rincón. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time, ”the Italian club published.
From the SSC Napoli we join the pain of the Colombian people after the death of the beloved Freddy Rincón. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/MhZVk8BlQO— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoliES) April 14,
Rincón arrived in Naples in 1994, from Palmeiras in Brazil. In Serie A 94-95 disputed 28 matches (27 as owner and 23 the 55 minutes) and dialed seven goals (double against Padua, double against Lazio and goals against Reggiana, Cremonese and Genoa), which helped him to sign for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid “deeply regrets” the death of Freddy Rincón
Real Madrid conveyed “its condolences and affection” to the relatives, colleagues, coaches, clubs and loved ones of former soccer player Freddy Rincón, who died at 55 years old as a result of the injuries he suffered last Monday in a traffic accident in Cali.
“Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Freddy Rincón, Real Madrid player between 1996 and 1996. Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and its love and affection to all his relatives, his teammates and coaches, his clubs and all his loved ones”, the Spanish club published in its official website.
Real Madrid remembers that Rincón, the first Colombian to play in the white team won a Club World Cup and two Brazilian Leagues with Corinthians, two Colombian Leagues with América de Cali and a Colombian Cup with Independiente Santa Fe.
“Freddy Rincón has passed away at 55 years of age. Real Madrid extends its condolences to the entire madridismo”, he concludes.
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