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Real Madrid legend Di Stefano passes away

The football community is in mourning following the passing of one of the legends of the game.

Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano has died aged 88 after suffering a heart attack on Saturday which forced him into a coma.

The Argentine-born former Spain international leaves behind a savagely successful legacy which saw him help Real win five successive European Cups between 1955 and 1960 as well as eight La Liga titles.

A Real Madrid statement regarding Di Stefano read: "President Florentino Perez, and the club's executive committee, would like to express their most sincere condolences, love and support for his children, family members and friends."

Di Stefano, also known as 'Saeta Rubia' (the Blond Arrow), was a two-time Ballon d'Or winner and scored 789 goals in 1,090 professional matches.

He also played for Argentine giants River Plate, Huracan, Millonarios and Espanyol and internationally for Argentina, Colombia and Spain.

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