Paco Gento, the discreet king, dies
The world of football and sports in general, fired yesterday one of its great legends, one of its myths: Paco Gento. The true king of the European Cup, with six titles on his extensive list. Recognition he had always brought from discretion and simplicity. The son of a truck driver, born in Guarnizo (Cantabria) on […]
Paco Gento, legend of Real Madrid, dies at the age of 88
BarcelonaFrancisco Gento, a former Real Madrid player and international with the Spanish national team, died on Tuesday at the age of 88, according to the Madrid club. Paco Gento played for Real Madrid for 18 seasons, from 1953 to 1971, during which he won six European Cups – the player who has won the most […]