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Reuters
01-03-2025
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- Reuters
Clubs mourn death of Spanish midfielder Hidalgo
March 1 (Reuters) - Former clubs of Spanish midfielder Nico Hidalgo paid tribute on Saturday after he died from lung cancer, aged 32. Hidalgo played 73 times for Racing Santander between 2018 and 2020 and also had spells with Cadiz and Granada. He joined Juventus in 2014 but never played a league game, being loaned back to Granada before another loan move to Cadiz. After joining Extramadura in 2020 he was diagnosed with cancer the following year, leading to his retirement. Santander said his death was an "irreparable loss", while Granada said: "With Nico's departure, not only is an excellent footballer gone, but also a great person. "But the affection of his team mates, coaches, workers, directors and fans will always be present." In a statement on X, Cadiz added: "We will never forget your smile and your joy. Your fight is our inspiration. Rest in peace," while Extramadura added: "We want to express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. We send you all our love and strength in these difficult times."
BBC News
01-03-2025
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- BBC News
Spanish footballer Hidalgo dies of cancer aged 32
Spanish side Racing Santander have paid tribute to their former midfielder Nico Hidalgo who has died of lung cancer aged played 73 times for Santander between 2018 and started his career with his hometown club Motril before joining Granada and playing for their reserve August 2014 he signed for Juventus but was immediately loaned back to Granada before another loan move to joined Extramadura in 2020 but did not play and was diagnosed with lung cancer the following year, which led to his said his death was an "irreparable loss" while Granada described him as "an excellent footballer and a great person".Extramadura added: "We want to express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. We send you all our love and strength in these difficult times."
