Luis Suárez Miramontes, idol of Barcelona it’s yes Inter Milan, passed away this Sunday at the age of 88. The death of the only Spanish-born player to win a Ballon d’Or was confirmed by both clubs in the morning.
A unique talent and a great Inter fan.
The number 10 of Grande Inter who brought our colors to the roof of Italy, Europe and the world.“If you don’t know what to do, give the ball to Suarez”.
Hi Luisito.#FCIM pic.twitter.com/odfKbe5TOh— Inter (@Inter) July 9, 2023
The former midfielder won the trophy for Barça in 1960, when he helped the club win the Copa del Rey alongside Brazilian Evaristo de Macedo. The following year, he moved to Inter after seven years with the Catalans.
It was in Italy that Luis Suárez had his most successful era, with three Italian Championship titles and two Champions League titles. The Spaniard played for the team until 1970, when the team was nicknamed “Grande Inter”.
“A unique talent and a great Inter fan. The number 10 of Greater Inter who took our colors to the roof of Italy, Europe and the world. If you don’t know what to do, give the ball to Suárez. Goodbye, Luisito” , wrote the club in a statement.
More than 50 years after winning, Luis Suárez remains the only Spanish-born winner of the Ballon d’Or. Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano has also won the award, but the former striker was born on Argentine soil and ended up becoming a naturalized Spaniard after playing in the country.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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