Tribute to Freddy Rincón: the last goodbye to the Colombian soccer icon

Colombians mourn the death of Freddy Rincón 0:53 (CNN Spanish) – This Saturday the tribute to Freddy Rincón takes place at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium in Cali, where fans can attend to say goodbye to the Colombian soccer icon. Rincón died on Wednesday night as a result of the injuries he suffered in the brutal accident that occurred days ago, according to the Imbanaco Grupo Quirónsalu Clinic, in the Colombian city of Cali. Rincón was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a serious car accident this Monday between a van and a bus. An influential figure among Colombia’s golden generation of players in the 1990s, the versatile midfielder ushered in a new era for the country’s soccer team. He played for and eventually captained his country in 84 matches, helping them to three World Cups, in 1990, 1994 and 1998. Many will remember him for his goal against West Germany in the 1990 World Cup at the San Siro stadium in Milan, one of the most memorable goals in the history of his nation. Ben Church contributed to this report News in development