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New Straits Times
06-05-2025
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- New Straits Times
Argentina's 1978 World Cup winner Galvan dies
BUENOS AIRES: Luis Galvan, who played in every match in Argentina's 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died on Monday aged 77, the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) announced. Galvan had been in hospital in Cordoba for several weeks with kidney problems. Galvan formed a rock hard central defensive partnership with captain Daniel Passarella that laid the foundations for the Argentina side that lifted the World Cup trophy for the first time. Two goals from the tournament's leading scorer Mario Kempes and one from Daniel Bertoni saw off the Netherlands 3-1 after extra-time in Buenos Aires. "The Argentine Football Association, through its President, Claudio Tapia, mourns the passing of Luis Galvan, a defender who won a World Cup with the Argentine national team in 1978, and expresses its condolences to his family and loved ones," read an AFA statement. Galvan, who played the majority of his club career for Talleres de Cordoba, making over 250 appearances for them, also played at the 1982 finals. Like many of the 1978 side, age had caught up with him in the 1982 title defence – Diego Maradona about the only new face in the line-up – his 34-year-old legs unable to cope with second round opponents Brazil and Italy, who beat the champions 3-1 and 2-1 respectively. Ubaldo Fillol, goalkeeper in 1978 and 1982, paid his former team-mate a handsome tribute. "An excellent defender and an even better person," said Fillol. "It was a true pleasure to play alongside you. My heartfelt hug to all your family and close friends." Galvan's death follows just over two weeks after that of another Argentine football icon, goalkeeper Hugo Gatti, aged 80. Gatti – whose nickname was 'El Loco,' or 'The mad man' – would have been in goal instead of Fillol for the 1978 World Cup but a knee injury months before the tournament sidelined him. He held the record for most number of games played in Argentina's top football division, with 765. He played from 1962 to 1988. —AFP
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Argentina's 1978 World Cup winner Galvan dies
Luis Galvan (3rd L) a pivotal member of Argentina's first World Cup winning side in 1978 has died aged 77 (STAFF) Luis Galvan, who played in every match in Argentina's 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died on Monday aged 77, the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) announced. Galvan had been in hospital in Cordoba for several weeks with kidney problems. Advertisement Galvan formed a rock hard central defensive partnership with captain Daniel Passarella that laid the foundations for the Argentina side that lifted the World Cup trophy for the first time. Two goals from the tournament's leading scorer Mario Kempes and one from Daniel Bertoni saw off the Netherlands 3-1 after extra-time in Buenos Aires. "The Argentine Football Association, through its President, Claudio Tapia, mourns the passing of Luis Galvan, a defender who won a World Cup with the Argentine national team in 1978, and expresses its condolences to his family and loved ones," read an AFA statement. Galvan, who played the majority of his club career for Talleres de Cordoba, making over 250 appearances for them, also played at the 1982 finals. Advertisement Like many of the 1978 side, age had caught up with him in the 1982 title defence -- Diego Maradona about the only new face in the line-up -- his 34-year-old legs unable to cope with second round opponents Brazil and Italy, who beat the champions 3-1 and 2-1 respectively. Ubaldo Fillol, goalkeeper in 1978 and 1982, paid his former team-mate a handsome tribute. "An excellent defender and an even better person," said Fillol. "It was a true pleasure to play alongside you. My heartfelt hug to all your family and close friends." Galvan's death follows just over two weeks after that of another Argentine football icon, goalkeeper Hugo Gatti, aged 80. Advertisement Gatti -- whose nickname was 'El Loco,' or 'The mad man' -- would have been in goal instead of Fillol for the 1978 World Cup but a knee injury months before the tournament sidelined him. He held the record for most number of games played in Argentina's top football division, with 765. He played from 1962 to 1988. str/lmig/pi/bsp
Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Former Argentina defender and 1978 World Cup winner Luis Galvan dies aged 77
Luis Galvan (standing, third from left) with the Argentinian national football team at the 1978 World Cup on home ground. He died on May 5, 2025 aged 77. PHOTO: AFP Former Argentina defender Luis Galvan, a member of the team that won the 1978 World Cup, died on Monday at the age of 77, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said. Local media reported that Galvan had been in the Reina Fabiola Clinic in Cordoba with pneumonia for several weeks. "The AFA and its entire leadership extend heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends during this painful time," the association said in a statement on Monday. Galvan played as centre-back in Argentina's 3-1 win over the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup final in Buenos Aires. He also represented Argentina at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, earning a total 34 caps for the national team. He retired from the international game in 1983. Galvan continued playing for boyhood club Talleres de Cordoba, setting a club record with 503 appearances over 17 seasons in two spells, first from 1970 to 1982 and later from 1986 to 1987. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Former Argentina defender Luis Galvan, member of 1978 World Cup winning team, dies aged 77
Former Argentina defender Luis Galvan, a member of the team that won the 1978 World Cup, died on Monday at the age of 77, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said. Local media reported that Galvan had been in the Reina Fabiola Clinic in Cordoba with pneumonia for several weeks. 'The AFA and its entire leadership extend heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends during this painful time,' the association said in a statement on Monday. READ | Former Inter Milan and Brazil striker Jair da Costa dies at 84 Galvan played as centre-back in Argentina's 3-1 win over the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup final in Buenos Aires. He also represented Argentina at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, earning a total 34 caps for the national team. He retired from the international game in 1983. Galvan continued playing for boyhood club Talleres de Cordoba, setting a club record with 503 appearances over 17 seasons in two spells, first from 1970 to 1982 and later from 1986 to 1987.
Ammon
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Ammon
Former Argentina defender Luis Galvan dies aged 77
Ammon News - Former Argentina defender Luis Galvan, a member of the team that won the 1978 World Cup, died on Monday at the age of 77, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said. Local media reported that Galvan had been in the Reina Fabiola Clinic in Cordoba with pneumonia for several weeks. "The AFA and its entire leadership extend heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends during this painful time," the association said in a statement on Monday. Galvan played as centre-back in Argentina's 3-1 win over the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup final in Buenos Aires. He also represented Argentina at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, earning a total 34 caps for the national team. He retired from the international game in 1983. Galvan continued playing for boyhood club Talleres de Cordoba, setting a club record with 503 appearances over 17 seasons in two spells, first from 1970 to 1982 and later from 1986 to 1987. Reuters
