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Former Argentina World Cup captain Rattin dies aged 89
BUENOS AIRES, July 11 : Antonio Rattin, one of Argentina's greatest midfielders who played at the 1962 and 1966 World Cups and spent his entire club career with Boca Juniors, died on Saturday at the age of 89, the Argentine club said."With great sorrow, we mourn the passing of Antonio Ubaldo Rattin, an idol and symbol of our institution. We stand with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Farewell, Rata," Boca said in a post on X.Nicknamed "Rata" (Rat), Rattin made 382 appearances for Boca between 1956 and 1970, scoring 28 goals and winning four league titles. He also helped the Buenos Aires club to reach the 1963 Copa Libertadores final.He represented Argentina from 1959 to 1969 and played at the 1962 and 1966 World Cups. Rattin was involved in one of the most controversial in
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