Mexico City /
Gustavo “Halcón” Peña, one of the great legends of Mexican football, died on Tuesday morning, leaving behind a historical legacy as a football player. The most important was his participation in the Mexican national team at the World Cup. Mexico 70, where El Tri reached the quarterfinals for the first time in its history in a competition FIFA.
Liga MX announced his death Rock Hawk in a statement expressing his condolences to the family of the former defender who played in teams such as Oro, Cruz Azul, Monterrey and Laguna. He also played for Chivas as a backup during a European tour.
Besides being an important piece in America from the 60s and 70s, Rock Hawk He was selected nationally for the 1966 and 1070 World Cups. It was Captain Tri and in the World Cup that took place at home, he scored a penalty goal against Belgium, in one of the best performances of the Aztec team.
In 2019, Falcon became part of the select group of footballers from Football Hall of Fame. The former player attended the investiture ceremony in Pachuca to receive his award and investment.
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