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Former Colombia soccer captain Freddy Rincón fights for life after horrific crash

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3 years ago

April 13, 2022

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Former Colombia soccer captain Freddy Rincón is fighting for his life after suffering severe head injuries in a car crash in Cali, Columbia

55-year-old Freddy Rincón was taken to a Cali hospital in a critical condition, where he underwent a three-hour surgery, according to the local media outlet, El Tiempo.

Rincón was driving with four other people when they collided with a bus at about 4:20 AM local time.

“With the authorisation of his family, we confirm that Freddy Eusebio Rincon Valencia was admitted to the clinic today (Monday).
“After an initial valuation, the team of specialists in charge of the patient took the decision to carry out surgery which is ongoing.
Hospital statement, cali

Reports in local El Tiempo suggest the car of the footballer may have gone through a red light, yet these reports are yet to be confirmed as police investigations continue.

All passengers involved in the horror incident were injured, but Rincón remains in intensive care.

Messages of support are flooding social media for the soccer star, including Colombia’s football federation and former club Real Madrid.

https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1513564879881482248?s=20&t=L4ytNs2IpKe1_Eeu_qPyVQ

World Cup hero

Rincón was a key part of the golden generation of soccer in the 1990s playing for Napoli and Real Madrid in Europe. He was a consistent goal-scorer for his country in three world cups in 1990, 1994, and 1998.

Real Madrid snapped up the impressive midfielder in 1995, where he spent two seasons.

He captained the Brazilian team Corinthians and won national titles in Colombia too.

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