For world football, January 18 is a dark day.
This time, the legendary star of world football has passed away, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico And many other giants have issued eulogies, and FIFA is officially mourning, calling him one of the greatest players in world football ever!
He's Spanish legend Hento!
Later on January 18, Beijing time, the Real Madrid club officially issued a eulogy confirming that one of the greatest stars in the history of the team has driven the crane to the west at the age of 88.
Maybe younger fans don't know About's status. Before his death, he was the honorary president of the Real Madrid club, his predecessor and his former partner Di Stefano!
Hendot's career began in the 50s last season, the most glorious years for the Real Madrid Galaxy. From joining Real Madrid in 1953 to saying goodbye in 1971, Hento played for the Galaxy for 18 years.
After Di Stéfano left, Hento took over the captain's armband of the team. Throughout his club career, Hento won 12 La Liga titles with Real Madrid.
In addition, he has followed Real Madrid to the Champions League final eight times, reaching the top six times, and he is also the only player in world football to have won the Champions League trophy six times so far!
During his time at Real Madrid, Hento won 24 trophies for the team, and he was the first player in the team's history to make 600 appearances. As a left winger, Hento made a total of 600 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 182 goals. At the national team level, Hento made a total of 43 appearances for the Spanish national team, twice participating in the World Cup.
Real Madrid's official obituary said Hendot was one of the greatest legends in the club's history. Barca wrote on official Twitter: "R.I.P. Barca club expresses its deep condolences on the death of Real Madrid legend Hento. ”
Atletico also expressed their condolences for The death of Hento, and it is worth noting that Hento is the uncle and grandfather of Atletico player Llorente!
Before Real Madrid's training on the day, the whole team mourned a minute of silence for Hento.
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "We show him our respect in this way! ”
Retired and active Real Madrid players such as Benzema, Vinicius and Casillas also posted tributes to Hento, with Modric writing: "Mr. Hento is a legend of our club, thank you for everything you have done for Real Madrid! ”
FIFA officially named Hento "one of the best players of all time!" FIFA President Infantino also issued a statement: "I am deeply saddened by this, he is one of the greatest players of that generation, and we would like to extend our most sincere greetings to The family and friends of Hento, to Real Madrid and the Spanish Football Association." ”