Barça in mourning

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By: Manu Tournoux

Bad news for Barça

A Barça legend died today, in the person of Hugo Sotil. The former Peruvian attacking midfielder passed away at the age of 75.

“ Rest in peace, Cholo “, tweeted this Monday the Blaugrana institution, crying there ” one of the best South American players of his time » – a man who in 1975 led Peru to its second Copa America.

Former teammate of Johan Cruyff in the 70s, Hugo Sotil greatly contributed to the 1974 coronation – Barça’s first after 14 years of drought – scoring notably during the memorable victory of the Catalans at Santiago-Bernabeu on the road to the title (0 -5).

Although he suffered from serious health problems, Hugo Sotil still participated in the 125th festivities.e
Barça’s birthday last month.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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