Hugo Sotil has died. The historic soccer player of the Peruvian team, with whom he played two World Cups and won one America’s Cup, died at the age of 75. Around 6:00 a.m. in Lima, the painful departure of the man baptized as the ‘Cholo‘, who since last December 20 was hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Hospital 2 de Mayo due to serious health problems.
According to the statement of the Hospital 2 de Mayothe acclaimed Peruvian soccer player died at approximately 1:30 this morning due to “multiple organ failure and septic shock.” The ex-glory of Barcelona had been hospitalized in this hospital since last December 19.
“During his stay in the hospital, Sotile He was treated by a team of doctors from various specialties. However, despite the efforts made, his health condition worsened, and he died from circulatory shock with kidney and liver failure,” the hospital statement indicates.
He also expressed his condolences to the family of Sotilehis friends and the entire national sports community. “The legacy of Mr. Hugo Sotil will remain alive in the collective memory of the country, as an example of talent, dedication and love for the sport that gave so much joy to our nation.”
