At the age of 83, Amancio Amaro, former great striker and honorary president of Real Madrid, died.

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Amancio Amaro is dead

Amaro nicknamed “The Magician” (El Brujo) was a nine-time champion as part of the “Blanco” group and the European champion as part of Spain in 1964.

“Real Madrid, its president and management deeply regret the loss of Amancio Amaro, honorary president of Real Madrid, one of the great legends of our club and world football.

Along with Paco Gento, Amancio led Real Madrid after they won five European Cups in a row between 1956 and 1960, and he represents the values ​​that have shaped the history of our club.” Real Madridin the application.

After moving from Deportivo La Coruña in 1962, the striker spent 14 seasons at the Madrid club. With Real Madrid, he won 9 championships, 3 Spanish Cups and the European Cup in 1966. He twice became the best scorer of the Spanish championship, writes News.ro.

Amaro played 42 times for Spain and won the European Championship in 1964.