Mpache 524 Posted May 10, 2020 Not due to Covid19 but just regular pneumonia. He had alzheimers as well. One of Peru's best ever players and was key in helping us reach the 1970 World Cup while knocking out Argentina in La Bombonera. Another victim of 2020 as a year. RIP Perico Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 2,220 Posted May 10, 2020 Sorry Brian. R.I.P 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 524 Posted May 10, 2020 Someone dug up this gem. Chumpitaz, Sotil, Challe and Leon all together while signing an autograph for a kid. Legendary photo. 3 of Peru's best players ever and the other (Challe) being very good as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 497 Posted May 11, 2020 R.I.P. Perico Leon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 524 Posted May 11, 2020 Infantino sent a memorial note regarding his death. Good to see recognition from Infantino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Gonzo 4,481 Posted May 11, 2020 How do they know it was regular pneumonia and not pneumonia brought on by COVID-19? Did they test him after he'd passed? Genuinely curious, because right now I'd be pretty skeptical of any "pneumonia" cause of death considering what we know about what this virus does. Either way, it's never nice when a national hero passes. Sounds like he's most definitely a Peruvian national hero. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel81x 2,175 Posted May 12, 2020 At 76 you could say he'd probably have seen so much happen in his country both at a sporting and a cultural level and he lived a good life. RIP to the Peruvian Legend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpache 524 Posted May 12, 2020 19 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: How do they know it was regular pneumonia and not pneumonia brought on by COVID-19? Did they test him after he'd passed? Genuinely curious, because right now I'd be pretty skeptical of any "pneumonia" cause of death considering what we know about what this virus does. Either way, it's never nice when a national hero passes. Sounds like he's most definitely a Peruvian national hero. RIP. Apparently this dated back to a while ago. I see what you're saying but he's been having health problems for some time now. I guess we'll find out soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
