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Argentina's football legend dies on World Cup semi-final day, sparking sadness and mourning
Antonio Rattín, former captain of the Argentine national team and legend of Boca Juniors, has passed away at the age of 89, coinciding with Argentina's qualification to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Rattín was regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in football history and a symbol of the club where he spent his career. He participated in the 1962 and 1966 World Cups and is known for his role in a controversial incident during the 1966 World Cup match against England, which led to the introduction of the yellow and red card system. The black armband was worn by the team to symbolize mourning for his departure.
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