Stephen Dunmoye
The Spanish Giants, Real Madrid has confirmed the death of one of its legend, Amancio Amaro.
Amancio, who died at age 83 played for Real Madrid between 1962 and 1976 and won nine LaLiga titles and an European Cup.
He also represented Deportivo La Coruna between 1958 and 1962, in addition to earning 42 Spain caps.
Nick named El Brujo, meaning The Magician, Amancio played for Madrid during an amazing period of success.
In a club statement by the club, “Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Amancio Amaro, honorary president of Real Madrid and one of the great legends of our club and of world football.
“Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and affection to his wife Consuelo, his children Oscar, Belen, Amancio, Patricia, Marcos and Claudia, his brother Juan Carlos, his grandchildren and all his relatives, colleagues and loved ones.”
Amancio equalised in the 1966 European Cup final, as Madrid came from behind to beat Partizan Belgrade in Brussels.
In total, the forward player bagged 155 times in 471 appearances for Real Madrid.
