A former great and one of the finest in his generation, Alfredo Di Stefano, 88, has passed away in a Madrid hospital two days after suffering a heart attack. He was taken to the intensive care unit of the Gregorio Maranon hospital over the weekend. According to the emergency services, Di Stefano had suffered an 18-minute respiratory arrest. The legendary Di Stefano died at the Gregorio Maranon at 1515 GMT on Monday.
The world of football will definitely miss him. Argentina-born Di Stefano was at the heart of powerful Real Madrid football club in the 50’s. An accomplished defender, a midfield workhorse, a playmaker and a prolific striker, he could be seen covering back in defence, charging through the midfield, laying on goals for the forwards and smashing shots into the net all in the same game.
Alfredo Di Stefano was known as 'La Saeta Rubia' (blond arrow) and joined Real in 1953. He became a naturalised Spaniard three years later. During his time at the club, Di Stefano won five successive European Cups between 1956-60 and he scored in each of the finals. Twice European Footballer of the Year in 1957 and 1959, Di Stefano scored 418 goals in 510 official games for Real Madrid.
Rest in peace....
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- Brader Sports
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