National sport mourns death Rafael Risco, 76 years old, known as “Calidad”, who was part of the team the Peruvian team and his love club, Alianza Lima.
The FPF confirmed the harsh news through its official channels, where it sent condolences to the family of the former left defender, who was part of the Blanquirroja classification at the Mexico 70 World Cup.
“The Peruvian Football Federation regrets the sensitive death of Rafael Risco, who was part of our Peruvian team at the World Cup in Mexico in 1970. The deepest condolences to his family and friends “, it is shown in the social networks of the federation.
Publication of the Peruvian Football Federation.
He recalled that “Miracle” was present in the Peruvian team’s historic Bombonera engagement in 69 against Argentina, which served to qualify for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Risco teamed up with Roberto Chale, Héctor Chumpitaz, Teófilo Cubillas, Oswaldo ‘Cachito’ Ramirez, Pedro León and others.
The departure of the former team was known exactly 120 years ago from Alianza Lima, the team that Rafael Risco He declared himself an ardent fan and follower of his story; He also participated in the events organized by the institution.
Alianza Lima, latest news:
Deportes LR newsletter
Subscribe here to the Deportes La República newsletter and receive all the news about national and international sports from Monday to Friday by e-mail.