Alfredo Rojas, a former soccer player who was a symbol of Boca in the 1960s, died this Friday at the age of 86. The club reminded him on the networks.
Alfredo “The Tank” Rojasformer soccer player and idol of MouthHe passed away this Friday at the age of 86. He was part of Mouth champion in the 1965 First Division tournament and won the Nations Cup with the Argentine National Team.
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According to police sources confirmed to this outlet, the former athlete lost his life after decompensating in a garage and being found by a person who notified medical emergencies.


He defended the jerseys of Lanús, Celta de Vigo, Betis, River, Gymnastics, Peñarol, O’Higgins and Catholic University. In the Argentine national team He was also part of the World Cup teams in sweden 1958 and England 1966.
“Club Atlético Boca Juniors regrets the death of Alfredo Hugo Rojas, historic Xeneize player, at 86 years of age. We warmly greet his family and loved ones at this sad time. Rest in peace, Tank.”communicated the institution from its social networks.
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Club Atlético Boca Juniors regrets the death of Alfredo Hugo Rojas, historic Xeneize player, at 86 years of age. We warmly greet his family and loved ones at this sad time.
Rest in peace, Tank. pic.twitter.com/hNtsDVEgK7
– Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) June 16, 2023
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