Aaron Padilla, leader and legend of Mexican soccer, passed away

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Aarón Padilla dies: his footprint in Mexican soccer 0:20

(CNN Spanish) - The governing bodies of Mexico's soccer confirmed this Sunday the death of Aarón Padilla, iconic player and former director of the Pumas club.

The Liga MX mourned on his Twitter account the death of Padilla, who represented the Mexican team in the World Cups in England 1966 and Mexico 1970.

We regret the death of Mr. Aarón Padilla: pic.twitter.com/WWsrZne0ff

- #LigaBBVAMX #TuCasaTuCancha (@LigaBBVAMX) June 14, 2020

The Mexican Soccer Federation spoke in the same direction for that social network, where it described Padilla as "legend" of Aztec soccer.

We join the grief that seizes the soccer family for the death of Aarón Padilla, former player of the Mexico National Team and soccer legend.

Prompt resignation to family and friends. QEPD. # FMFporNuestroF Fútbol pic.twitter.com/1EPJOnjE6R

- Mexican Soccer Federation (@FMF) June 14, 2020

The Pumas de México team also regretted the death of who was a player and director of the university club.

Thank you, “Gansito”!

You were and will continue to be an example of new generations, who will see in you that claw and pride that it takes to be a great of Pumas and national soccer. # SoyDePumas pic.twitter.com/ynMyaVLqkw

- PUMAS (@PumasMX) June 14, 2020

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