Argentina World Cup winner Jose Luis Brown has died at the age of 62.
The former La Albiceleste defender had been battling Alzheimer’s disease.
Brown, who was nicknamed ‘Tata’ throughout his career, made 36 appearances for his country, the most famous of which came in the 1986 World Cup final in Mexico.
Brown scored his side’s first goal against West Germany, setting them on their way to a 3-2 win.
He dislocated his shoulder late in the match but refused to be substituted – a move that cemented his place in Argentinian football folklore.
#ProfundoDolor La Asociación del Fútbol Argentino envía su más cálido y sentido abrazo a los familiares de José Luis Brown. pic.twitter.com/wC86HM0SPd
— Selección Argentina (@Argentina) August 13, 2019
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