MADRID, 9 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Numerous clubs, institutions and players have expressed their sorrow for the death of the former Spanish player and coach Luis Suárez, who died this Sunday at the age of 88, “one of the greatest legends of Spanish football and world football” and the first Spanish Ballon d’Or .
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) conveyed its condolences to all the relatives and close friends of the former soccer player. “First Spanish Ballon d’Or, European champion in 1964, national coach and one of the greatest legends of our football. Rest in peace, Luisito,” said the federation.
LaLiga also joined the pain for the loss of the Galician. “LaLiga wishes to convey his most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Luis Suárez Miramontes, a historic player and coach of our football. Rest in peace,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Higher Sports Council (CSD) defined him as an “icon and legend”. “The departure of Luis Suárez, a true icon and legend of Spanish football, fills us with sadness. The achievements and talent of the first Spanish footballer to win the Ballon d’Or will always remain in our memory. The Higher Sports Council sends its most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones at this difficult time,” he said.
“Football legend. Barça legend. 253 games, 141 goals, two Leagues (1958/59 and 1959/60), two Spanish Cups (1956/57 and 1958/59), two Fairs Cup (1957/58 and 1959/60) and a Ballon d’Or (1960). We will miss you a lot. Rest in peace, Luis Suárez Miramontes”, wrote FC Barcelona, where he played between 1954 and 1961.
Real Madrid also joined the mourning for the death of Suárez. “Real Madrid CF, its President and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Luis Suárez, one of the greatest legends of Spanish football and world football, and the first and only Spanish player to win a Ballon d’Or, in 1960. “, he pointed out.