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Argentine football legend Antonio Rattín dies at 89
Former Argentina national team captain and Boca Juniors icon Antonio Rattín has died at the age of 89. The news of his death came on the day of Argentina's World Cup quarterfinal, and the players paid tribute by wearing black armbands.
Antonio Ubaldo Rattín, one of Argentine football's unforgettable names, has passed away at 89. Boca Juniors, the club for which he played for many years, announced the death of the legendary midfielder on social media.
In a statement, Boca Juniors said: "We have lost with deep sorrow the icon and legend of our institution, Antonio Ubaldo Rattín. We extend our condolences to his family and loved ones."
Boca Juniors' four-time championship star
Antonio Rattín wore the Boca Juniors jersey from 1956 to 1970. During this time, he played 382 matches and scored 28 goals, winning four Argentine league championships. In 1963, he led his team to the Copa Libertadores final.
He represented the Argentina national team between 1959 and 1969, playing in the 1962 and 1966 World Cup finals.
The red card incident that made football history
Rattín's name went down in football history because of an incident in the 1966 World Cup quarterfinal against England. German referee Rudolf Kreitlein sent off the Argentina captain for protesting and insulting him.
At that time, yellow and red cards were not yet in use. Rattín refused to leave the field, insisting he did not understand the referee's decision. Claiming he did not understand Spanish, the player was finally escorted off by security. Argentina lost the match and was eliminated from the tournament.
This controversial incident is considered one of the main reasons FIFA introduced yellow and red cards starting from the 1970 World Cup.
Final farewell with black armbands
The news of Rattín's death came on the day Argentina beat Switzerland to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. The national team players took to the field for the quarterfinal wearing black armbands in memory of their legendary captain Antonio Rattín.
Antonio Rattín left an indelible mark on Argentine football, both through his success with Boca Juniors and his role in the evolution of football rules.
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