He had been hospitalized in serious condition for a week. He was champion of the local tournament, of America and of the world with the Avellaneda club.
The official networks of Racing Club de Avellaneda reported on the death of one of its sporting icons: Humberto “Bocha” Maschio.
The former player, who was 91 years old and had been hospitalized in serious condition for a week, was champion of the local tournament, of America and of the world, with that historic final against Celtic in Montevideo in 1967, with the memorable goal by Chango Cárdenas. He was also the coach of Independiente, champion of the Libertadores in 1973, against Colo Colo.
He also played for the Argentine national team, as part of the famous team called Los Carasucias: Champion of the 1957 Copa América, beating Brazil in the final with a resounding 3-0, with a fearsome forward line made up of: Corbatta, Sivori, Angelillo, Cruz and Sanfilippo.
He stood out as a strategist in Italy with Bologna, Atalanta, Inter and Fiorentina. He also played for the Azzurri that played in the 1962 World Cup in Chile, where he wore the captain’s armband.
Source: Ambito
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