Jose Emilio Santamaria, Legendary Real Madrid Player and Coach, Passes Away at 96
Real Madrid Great Jose Santamaria Dies At 96
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Jose Emilio Santamaria, a celebrated former player for Real Madrid and coach of Spain's national team during the 1982 World Cup, has died at the age of 96. He was instrumental in Real Madrid's success during the late 1950s and 1960s, winning multiple European Cups and La Liga titles.
- 01Jose Emilio Santamaria passed away at 96 years old.
- 02He was a key player for Real Madrid during the club's golden era.
- 03Santamaria won four European Cups and six La Liga titles.
- 04He represented Uruguay internationally before coaching Spain.
- 05Real Madrid's president praised his contributions to the club's legacy.
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Jose Emilio Santamaria, a legendary figure in football and former player for Real Madrid, has died at the age of 96. Santamaria joined Real Madrid in 1957 from Nacional, a Uruguayan club, and played a pivotal role during one of the club's most successful periods. He won four European Cups in 1958, 1959, 1960, and 1966, along with six La Liga titles. His contributions helped establish Real Madrid as a powerhouse in world football. After representing Uruguay internationally, Santamaria became a naturalized Spaniard and played for Spain in the 1962 World Cup, later coaching the national team during the 1982 World Cup. Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, acknowledged Santamaria as one of the greatest legends in the club's history.
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