CBF pays tribute to Alcides Ghiggia

  The legendary former Uruguay international, who scored the winning goal in the 1950 World Cup final, passed away on Thursday at the age of 88. Ghiggia was the last surviving Uruguayan player from the match and passed away at the age of 88. A statement said: “The CBF offers its solidarity with our Uruguayan […]
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2015-07-18 20:08:00

 

The legendary former Uruguay international, who scored the winning goal in the 1950 World Cup final, passed away on Thursday at the age of 88.
Ghiggia was the last surviving Uruguayan player from the match and passed away at the age of 88. A statement said: “The CBF offers its solidarity with our Uruguayan brothers following the death of Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia, world champion in 1950. Scorer of the Uruguayan goal that claimed the title in the World Cup held in Brazil, Ghiggia was notable for his performance on the field and respected despite sadness felt by the Brazilian people following the defeat. Today, the world of football mourns his departure. Rest in peace.”

The legendary former Uruguay international, who scored the winning goal in the 1950 World Cup final, passed away on Thursday at the age of 88.

Ghiggia was the last surviving Uruguayan player from the match and passed away at the age of 88. A statement said: “The CBF offers its solidarity with our Uruguayan brothers following the death of Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia, world champion in 1950. Scorer of the Uruguayan goal that claimed the title in the World Cup held in Brazil, Ghiggia was notable for his performance on the field and respected despite sadness felt by the Brazilian people following the defeat. Today, the world of football mourns his departure. Rest in peace.”

 

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