The sad news that Lanús received in the middle of the match against Racing :: Olé

Painful news for the entire Maroon town this Thursday, June 13. The flame of life of a very beloved man went out: Urraca González, former player (and captain) of the institution. He died at the age of 56, after struggling for several years as a result of a stroke.

The news was announced in the middle of the match against Racing in La Fortaleza. For this reason, before the start of the ST, Laucha Acosta He went out onto the field to support in the central circle, with due general respect, an old Lanús shirt worn by González, usually with the number three on his back.. She received applause from everyone present on the court. Emotional moment. Heartfelt tribute.

“Deep pain: Club Atlético Lanús regrets the death of Armando Oscar “Urraca” González, fan, player, great captain and idol of the institution. The entire garnet family hugs the loved ones of the Urraca in this moment of sorrow. Forever and will forever be in our hearts.”Lanús wrote on his social networks along with a photo of Urraca lifting the remembered 1996 Conmebol Cup.

The one who also spoke out on social networks was Nicolás Russo, former president of the club.: “I regret with deep pain the death of Armando González, La Urraca. Great player, enormous captain, emblem of our club and even better person. His presence will always last in our hearts. I send a warm hug to his family and loved ones.”

Left back who debuted at the end of the 80s. He participated in Grana’s two promotions to Primera in 1990 and 1992. He also won the Conmebol Cup in ’96. He retired from Deportivo Español in the 97-98 season. He worked in the club’s youth teams, he was Luis Zubeldía’s field assistant. In 2012 he had suffered a stroke, but managed to recover. This time, his body said enough, he didn’t resist. A goal hug to heaven, Magpie.