US EditionReal Madrid Defender José Emilio Santamaría, a Member of Its Golden Generation, Dies at Age 96
- José Emilio Santamaría, a standout defender for the legendary Real Madrid side that won the first European Cups between 1956 and 1960, has died at age 96.
- Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Santamaría developed at Club Nacional before joining Real Madrid in 1957, where he anchored their defense for nine seasons, appearing in 337 games.
- The defender won six league titles and one Intercontinental Cup during his Madrid tenure. He earned 16 caps for Spain, representing the nation at the 1962 World Cup in Chile.
- After retiring in 1966, Santamaría managed Espanyol for seven seasons and led Spain's national team at the 1982 World Cup. He also directed Olympic squads at the Mexico City and Moscow Games.
- A staunch defender of Madrid's spirit, Santamaría once explained, "Anyone who signs for Madrid is obliged to know Madrid." He frequently credited the club for supporting him throughout his life.
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The Spanish royal club Real Madrid is shrouded in black. Before the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich, the club received sad news. The famous Jose Santamaria, who shaped Spanish football for decades as a player and coach, has died at the age of 97, reports the German news agency dpa.
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