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Hugo Sotil, the previous Barcelona striker who fashioned a formidable partnership with Johan Cruyff within the early Seventies, has died on the age of 75.
The Peruvian, who scored 25 instances in 65 appearances for the La Liga giants between 1973 and 1976, was broadly considered one of many most interesting South American gamers of his era.
Affectionately often known as ‘Cholo’, Sotil was a part of the Peru aspect that reached the World Cup quarter finals in 1970 and 1978, and performed alongside Cruyff on the Catalan membership, netting 17 objectives in all competitions in his first season.
Barcelona have been topped league champions that very same season for the primary time in 14 years, and Sotil’s telephone name to his mom wherein he mentioned “Mum, we’re champions” has gone down in Barca folklore.
He had been hospitalised in his native nation on December 20, with experiences stating he was struggling with a ‘well being difficulty’.
In an announcement posted on the membership’s X account, Barcelona mentioned: “FC Barcelona mourns the passing of Hugo Sotil, who performed for Barça from 1973 to 1976, and affords its condolences to his household and mates.
“Relaxation in peace, Cholo.”
The membership adopted up the submit with {a photograph} of Sotil and Cruyff and the caption: “Johan Cruyff & Hugo Sotil. Unforgettable.”
Johan Cruyff & Hugo Sotil.
Unforgettable. pic.twitter.com/YtIdchzyii
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 30, 2024
In Could 1984, Sotil performed for Barcelona in a testimonial sport between the 1974 crew and a South America XI, after which he mentioned: “Since I left Barca I’ve been ready for this second. I really like Barcelona, the pleasant individuals and the love of the followers.”
Then, three a long time later in October 2014, Sotil mentioned: “The love of the individuals of Barça is unforgettable. The day I die I hope they bury me in a Barca shirt.”
