Luis Galván, Argentinian Football World Champion, Passes Away

Former football world champion Luis Galván has died at the age of 77. The Argentine Football Association and his long-time club Atlético Talleres from Córdoba have expressed their condolences to the family of the defender, who was a key player in winning the World Cup on home soil in 1978. In the final, Argentina triumphed over Italy with a score of 3:1 after extra time.

On Tuesday, fans in Córdoba will have the opportunity to mourn, as announced by the club.

No details about the cause of death were provided. According to media reports, Luis El Negro Galván, as he was fully named, was recently hospitalized due to pneumonia. He made 34 appearances for Argentina and is recognized by the Argentine Association as the record player for Talleres with 503 appearances over 17 seasons.