Colombian soccer player Freddy Rincón has died. The 55-year-old died in a car accident.
Freddy Rincón (1966-2022) has died at the age of 55. The Colombian soccer player succumbed to his injuries after a car accident, as reported by several South American media. He suffered serious head injuries when his car collided with a bus in Cali, Colombia. A doctor at the Imbanaco Clinic in Cali confirmed his death.
The Colombian Football Association FCF mourned the deceased ex-athlete. His death is not only a “great loss for his family and friends”, but also for “our sport”. “We will miss him and will remember him with great affection, appreciation, respect and admiration.”
FIFA mourns the loss of Freddy Rincon
The world football association FIFA also expressed its sadness. “Together with many from the world of football, we commemorate Freddy Rincón”, . “Our sincere condolences go to his family, former teammates and fans of the clubs he played for and the FCF national team, which he represented at three World Cups.”
Freddy Rincón took part in the 1990, 1994 and 1998 World Cups with the Colombian national team. He scored his most famous goal in the 1990 World Cup match against Germany in the preliminary round: he shot the ball through the legs of German goalkeeper Bodo Illgner (55) to make it 1-1 and thus helped Colombia to the round of 16. In Europe he laced his shoes for the two top teams SSC Napoli and Real Madrid.
Source: Stern
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