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Peñarol reported this Friday morning the death of Dario Cottiga, a member of the squad from 1961. The ex-footballer died last Saturday.
“Peñarol remembers Darío Cottiga with emotion before his physical disappearance. He was a member of the champion squad of America and the world in 1961,” the club said in a statement.
He also added: “For many years an official of our institution, becoming a reference within the Palace. The embrace of family and friends”
Peñarol remembers Darío Cottiga with emotion before his physical disappearance. Member of the champion team of America and the world in 1961 and for many years an official of our institution, becoming a benchmark within the Palace. The hug to family and friends.
– PEÑAROL (@OficialCAP) August 20, 2021
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Cottiga joined the squad in 1961. He played defense and wore jersey number 16. After his retirement, he served administrative functions within the institution for 52 years.
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