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Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Congress fact-finding team to visit Dakshina Kannada tomorrow
Mangaluru: A fact-finding team appointed by the KPCC will visit Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday to gather information on the recent communal crimes that led to a breach of peace. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The seven-member team will meet senior Congress leaders, deputy commissioner, city police commissioner, superintendent of police and religious leaders. The team will also hold a meeting with organisations, labour leaders, thinkers, writers, artists and social activists. Vijay Mulgund, general secretary (administration), KPCC, said the team includes MP Syed Naseer Hussain, MLC Manjunath Bhandary, MLA NA Haris, AICC secretary Roji M John, KPCC vice-president VR Sudarshan, former minister Kimmane Ratnakar and former MP K Jayaprakash Hegde. "The KPCC is sending the team to find facts regarding the murders, communal violence and other untoward incidents reported in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttar Kannada districts. The team will visit places, meet families of the victims and members of organisations before submitting a report to the KPCC," he said. Chairperson slams Karandlaje Karnataka Cashew Development Corporation chairperson Mamatha Gatti slammed Union minister Shobha Karandlaje for accusing the state govt of targeting the Hindutva leaders in Dakshina Kannada. Gatti said on Tuesday that the Union minister, instead of supporting the efforts of the state govt to establish peace and law and order in the district, has allegedly instigated the people. Despite hailing from the district and rising to powerful positions like state and Union ministers, Karandlaje did not make any efforts to put an end to communal tensions in the district, said Gatti, and sought an apology from Karandlaje. Reacting to Karandlaje's criticisms of the guarantee schemes of the Congress govt, Gatti said the schemes have helped women with empowerment.
Boston Globe
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Argentine goalkeeper great Hugo ‘El Loco' Gatti has died at 80
Mr. Gatti played 765 games in Argentina's top flight, the record. He played for River Plate for four years but spent most of his career at Boca Juniors, from 1976-88, and won the Copa Libertadores twice, the Intercontinental Cup, and three league championships. He retired from Boca at 44. 'CONMEBOL deeply regrets the passing of Hugo Orlando Gatti, a South American football legend,' the confederation said. 'Club Atlético Boca Juniors deeply regrets the passing of Hugo Orlando Gatti, a longtime idol and multiple Boca Juniors champion,' the team said on its social media. 'We are with his family and loved ones at this time.' Advertisement Mr. Gatti earned his nickname 'Loco (Crazy)' because he often played outside the box, which was unusual for goalkeepers in his era. His unconventional approach, along with his ball skills, made him unforgettable and an inspiration. Colombian great Rene Higuita and Mexico's Jorge Campos built their careers playing in a similar style, and Mr. Gatti acknowledged that both came close to him. 'They always compared me with Gatti,' Higuita recalled, 'and I had a chance to meet him and we talked about our playing styles, because we wanted to be part of the team.' Mr. Gatti also played for Argentina, alongside his Boca teammate Diego Maradona, whom he once called fat. He also said the best player ever was Pelé. Advertisement
Fox Sports
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Argentine goalkeeper great Hugo 'El Loco' Gatti has died at 80
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Hugo Gatti, nicknamed 'El Loco' and considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in Argentine history, has died. He was 80. The Argentine Football Association and the South American Football Confederation announced the news on Monday. He died at Pirovano Hospital in Buenos Aires, where he spent 60 days in intensive care after complications from hip surgery. Gatti played 765 games in Argentina's top flight, the record. He played for River Plate for four years but spent most of his career at Boca Juniors, from 1976-88, and won the Copa Libertadores twice, the Intercontinental Cup, and three league championships. He retired from Boca at 44. 'CONMEBOL deeply regrets the passing of Hugo Orlando Gatti, a South American football legend," the confederation said. 'Club Atlético Boca Juniors deeply regrets the passing of Hugo Orlando Gatti, a longtime idol and multiple Boca Juniors champion,' the team said on its social media. 'We are with his family and loved ones at this time." Gatti earned his nickname 'Loco (Crazy)" because he often played outside the box, which was unusual for goalkeepers in his era. His unconventional approach, along with his ball skills, made him unforgettable and an inspiration. Colombian great Rene Higuita and Mexico's Jorge Campos built their careers playing in a similar style, and Gatti acknowledged that both came close to him. 'They always compared me with Gatti," Higuita recalled, "and I had a chance to meet him and we talked about our playing styles, because we wanted to be part of the team.' Gatti also played for Argentina, alongside his Boca teammate Diego Maradona, whom he once called fat. He also said the best player ever was Pele. ___ AP soccer: in this topic
Associated Press
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Argentine goalkeeper great Hugo 'El Loco' Gatti has died at 80
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Hugo Gatti, nicknamed 'El Loco' and considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in Argentine history, has died. He was 80. The Argentine Football Association and the South American Football Confederation announced the news on Monday. He died at Pirovano Hospital in Buenos Aires, where he spent 60 days in intensive care after complications from hip surgery. Gatti played 765 games in Argentina's top flight, the record. He played for River Plate for four years but spent most of his career at Boca Juniors, from 1976-88, and won the Copa Libertadores twice, the Intercontinental Cup, and three league championships. He retired from Boca at 44. 'CONMEBOL deeply regrets the passing of Hugo Orlando Gatti, a South American football legend,' the confederation said. 'Club Atlético Boca Juniors deeply regrets the passing of Hugo Orlando Gatti, a longtime idol and multiple Boca Juniors champion,' the team said on its social media. 'We are with his family and loved ones at this time.' Gatti earned his nickname 'Loco (Crazy)' because he often played outside the box, which was unusual for goalkeepers in his era. His unconventional approach, along with his ball skills, made him unforgettable and an inspiration. Colombian great Rene Higuita and Mexico's Jorge Campos built their careers playing in a similar style, and Gatti acknowledged that both came close to him. 'They always compared me with Gatti,' Higuita recalled, 'and I had a chance to meet him and we talked about our playing styles, because we wanted to be part of the team.' Gatti also played for Argentina, alongside his Boca teammate Diego Maradona, whom he once called fat. He also said the best player ever was Pelé. ___ AP soccer:
Morocco World
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Legendary Argentina Goalkeeper Hugo Gatti Has Died
Former Boca Juniors and Argentina goalkeeper Hugo Gatti has died at the age of 80, following complications from a respiratory infection. Gatti had been in hospital for two months in Buenos Aires. On Sunday, his family made the decision to remove him from a respirator, according to media sources. The former shot-stopper had suffered a public accident in February, which led to a severe infection that proved fatal. Known as 'El Loco' for his flamboyant style both on and off the pitch, Gatti remains the most-capped player in Argentina's top flight, with 765 appearances across a 26-year career. He played over 400 matches for Boca Juniors, winning three league titles and three major international trophies, including back-to-back Copa Libertadores wins in 1977 and 1978. He famously shared the dressing room with Diego Maradona during the club's 1981 title-winning campaign. A pioneer of the 'sweeper-keeper' role, Gatti often played high up the pitch and was as comfortable with the ball at his feet as many outfielders — a rarity in his era. He also represented Argentina 14 times between 1967 and 1977, and after retirement, he became a familiar face on Spanish television, known for his forthright opinions and larger-than-life presence. Argentina's President Javier Milei, a Boca fan and former amateur goalkeeper himself, was among the first to pay tribute. Posting a photo of Gatti on social media, he wrote: 'Farewell, colleague (if I may say so).' Tags: ArgentinaGattiHugo Gatti
