Argentine football is in mourning again this Monday, after the death of one of the members of the planter who was crowned world champion in the tournament they organized as locals in 1978.
This is the attacker Leopoldo Jacinto Luque, the front center of this Selection that directed Caesar Luis Menotti. Luque died in Mendoza (Argentina), at the age of 71, a victim of complications from covid-19.
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Luque also had heart disease and diabetes. On Monday morning he suffered a cardiac arrest that he managed to overcome, but then neurological complications led to his death.
Born in Santa Fe on May 3, 1949, Luque began his career in Union, his hometown, but for lack of space was transferred to other clubs in the interior. His great moment began in Rosario Central, in 1972, before returning to his home club.
Rest in peace dear friend and companion much pain in all your comrades forever champion my condolences to your family 😢🏆🇦🇷 @leopolfoluque
– Alberto Tarantini (@conetarantini) February 15, 2021
In 1975 he moved to River Plate and helped the club break an 18-year streak without winning a title in Argentine football. It secured four titles more before returning to Union in 1980. Later it happened through several clubs of his country, as well as the Tampico Log, of Mexico, and the Saints, of Brazil.
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He had an outstanding participation in the World Cup that Argentina won in 1978, scoring four goals in five games. It should be noted that Luque was not in the games against Italy and Poland because his brother Oscar, who was going to visit him at the rally, died in a car accident, so he was allowed to attend the vigil.
Luque was also a coach and in 1987 led Antony de Ávila when the Samaritan had a pass through Union of Santa Fe.
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