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France 24
06-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Argentina's 1978 World Cup winner Galvan dies
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.
Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Former Argentina defender Luis Galvan 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. 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 Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Luis Galvan dead aged 77: Tributes pour in as Argentine World Cup winner dies just two weeks after legendary team-mate
A FORMER Argentine World Cup winner has died - two weeks after the South American nation lost one of its most iconic goalkeepers Hugo Gatti. Luis Galvan died around midday local time today aged 77 in the city of Cordoba where he had spent the last few years living and was admitted to hospital earlier this year. 1 The highlight of his footballing career came when he was selected to represent Argentina at the 1978 World Cup, which the country staged and won for the first time. He played all games in the tournament alongside captain Daniel Passarella including the final in the Monumental Stadium against the Netherlands which they won 3-1. Galvan retired from international football with 34 caps a year after the nation's disappointing campaign at the 1982 World Cup when they were eliminated in the second group phase. The former centre back spent most of his career playing for Talleres de Cordoba, the club he started out with professionally and returned to in 1986 following a year in Bolivia where he played for La Paz-based side Bolivar. It emerged around three weeks ago Luis was ill in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. His family had previously revealed in March he had been hospitalised with a kidney problem. A relative said he had gone down with pneumonia after picking up a virus while he was being treated, insisting at the time he was getting better and saying: 'His desire to live remains intact.' Club Atletico Talleres, the full name of the club where Galvan made 503 appearances over a period of 17 years, said on X: 'We communicate with great sadness the passing of Luis Adolfo Galvan, emblem of the Club and World Champion with the Argentina National Team in 1978. 'We accompany your family and loved ones at this time, and we raise our prayers for the eternal rest of their soul. We accompany your family and loved ones at this time, and we raise our prayers for the eternal rest of their soul.' Legendary Argentinian goalkeeper Hugo Gatti died on April 20, just over a month after being admitted to a hospital intensive care unit in his homeland when he contacted pneumonia following a hip operation. The retired goalkeeper, nicknamed El Loco or The Madman because of his outspoken character and eccentric style of play, was operated after injuring himself in a street fall as he walked his dog. The 80-year-old's surgery went well - but a virus he also contracted in hospital is said to have led to him suffering post-op complications and the breathing problems that ended up with Gatti in a high-dependency care unit and ultimately led to his death. Gatti, capped 18 times by his country, was part of the Argentine squad that travelled to England for the 1966 World Cup. He has been described as the first goalkeeper to wear gloves and one of the first to regularly leave his penalty area. He would often take on opponents and venture upfield. He was also an expert penalty stopper. After retiring following 13 years at his last club Boca Juniors he became a controversial TV football pundit. He bizarrely claimed in 2019 Lionel Messi must quit Barcelona and join Real Madrid to prove he was truly the greatest of all time. Lucas, one of the two children he had with his wife of more than 50 years Nacha Nodar, was also a professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Argentinos Juniors, Dundee, and Badajoz. He was appointed U23 manager at Bromley Football Club after hanging up his boots.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Luis Galvan dead aged 77: Tributes pour in as Argentine World Cup winner dies just two weeks after legendary team-mate
A FORMER Argentine World Cup winner has died - two weeks after the South American nation lost one of its most iconic goalkeepers Hugo Gatti. Luis Galvan died around midday local time today aged 77 in the city of Cordoba where he had spent the last few years living and was admitted to hospital earlier this year. Advertisement 1 Luis Galvan, standing third from left, helped Argentina to World Cup glory Credit: AFP - Getty The highlight of his footballing career came when he was selected to represent Argentina at the 1978 World Cup the country staged and won for the first time. He played all games in the tournament alongside captain Daniel Passarella including the final in the Monumental Stadium against the Netherlands which they won 3-1. Galvan retired from international football with 34 caps a year after the nation's disappointing campaign at the 1982 World Cup when they were eliminated in the second group phase. The former centre back spent most of his career playing for Talleres de Cordoba, the club he started out with professionally and returned to in 1986 following a year in Bolivia where he played for La Paz-based side Bolivar. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL It emerged around three weeks ago Luis was ill in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. His family had previously revealed in March he had been hospitalised with a kidney problem. A relative said he had gone down with pneumonia after picking up a virus while he was being treated, insisting at the time he was getting better and saying: 'His desire to live remains intact.' Club Atletico Talleres, the full name of the club where Galvan made 503 appearances over a period of 17 years, said on X: 'We communicate with great sadness the passing of Luis Adolfo Galvan, emblem of the Club and World Champion with the Argentina National Team in 1978. Advertisement Most read in Football 'We accompany your family and loved ones at this time, and we raise our prayers for the eternal rest of their soul. We accompany your family and loved ones at this time, and we raise our prayers for the eternal rest of their soul.' Legendary Argentinian goalkeeper Hugo Gatti died on April 20, just over a month after being admitted to a hospital intensive care unit in his homeland when he contacted pneumonia following a hip operation. The retired goalkeeper, nicknamed El Loco or The Madman because of his outspoken character and eccentric style of play, was operated after injuring himself in a street fall as he walked his dog. The 80-year-old's surgery went well - but a virus he also contracted in hospital is said to have led to him suffering post-op complications and the breathing problems that ended up with Gatti in a high-dependency care unit and ultimately led to his death. Advertisement Gatti, capped 18 times by his country, was part of the Argentine squad that travelled to England for the 1966 World Cup. He has been described as the first goalkeeper to wear gloves and one of the first to regularly leave his penalty area. He would often take on opponents and venture upfield. He was also an expert penalty stopper. After retiring following 13 years at his last club Boca Juniors he became a controversial TV football pundit. He bizarrely claimed in 2019 Lionel Messi must quit Barcelona and join Real Madrid to prove he was truly the greatest of all time. Advertisement Lucas, one of the two children he had with his wife of more than 50 years Nacha Nodar, was also a professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Argentinos Juniors, Dundee, and Badajoz. He was appointed U23 manager at Bromley Football Club after hanging up his boots.
