Monday, April 21, 2025 - Legendary Argentina goalkeeper Hugo Gatti has d!ed at the age of 80.
Gatti, nicknamed El Loco or 'The Madman' because of his
outspoken character and play style, had reportedly taken ill after a recent hip
surgery.
According to the Sun, the former stopper was taken to
intensive care after contracting pneumonia. Gatti was operated
on after injuring himself in a fall while walking his dog, the report
claimed.
Gatti made more than 350 appearances for Argentinian giants
Boca Juniors and has been credited as being the first goalkeeper to wear
gloves.
He was part of the Argentina side that competed at the 1966
World Cup in England and made 18 appearances in all for the
three-times.
Gatti holds the record for the most appearances in the
Argentine top flight, with 765 matches played. After hanging up his gloves he
turned his attention to TV.
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