Former Real Madrid star Freddy Rincon has died
Rincon was left fighting for his life after a crash just before 5am between the Ford Escape he was in and a bus whose driver suffered a broken leg in the collision.
He was the most seriously hurt of the four people in the car, which officials said after the accident had gone through a red light. The retired footballer was initially said to have been driving the vehicle, although subsequent reports pointed to him being a passenger.Their Federation wrote: "The Colombian Football Federation deeply regrets the death of Freddy Eusebio Rincon Valencia, and sends a message of support and encouragement to his family, friends and relatives at this difficult time.
Brazilian club Corinthians, which Rincon also played for and helped win titles including the first FIFA Club World Cup in 2000, said in a tweet: “It’s with great sadness that we say goodbye to a great idol.“He will be eternally in our hearts.” Santos, another of his clubs, said: “Santos FC deeply regrets the death of former footballer Freddy Rincon.
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