Zague reported through his social media of his father’s death
The former player and legend of the America, José Alves Zague ‘Lobo Solitario‘, He died that day at the age of 86, reported his son, Luis Roberto Alves’Zag‘, Through their social networks.
“On behalf of my whole family and with deep sorrow, I informed them that my father José Alves has died today at the age of 86,” the former Coapa striker posted.
“A man as he should be, loving and always willing to help. My father gave his heart to his family and friends in both Brazil and Mexico.
“Dear father I thank you for all the love you gave us. We will always remember you as the great man and the light who guided our paths. Thank you for all father, I send you a kiss to heaven,” he added in the written.
Minutes after Zague’s announcement, America also mourned the death of its former player and sent condolences to his family for the Brazilian’s death.
“Club America mourns the sensitive death of José Alves Zague the Lone Wolf. We express our condolences to his loved ones, family and football in general. QEPD #EternaGrandeza #LeyendaAmericanista.”
Club America mourns the sensitive death of José Alves Zague the “Lone Wolf”. 🐺🦅
We express our condolences to their loved ones, family and to football in general.
QEPD#EternaGrandeza #LeyendaAmericanista pic.twitter.com/JeOlIeiYxU– Club America (@ClubAmerica) January 19, 2021
José Alves Zague, Who was born on August 19, 1934 in Brazil, played for Brazilian teams such as Botafogo, Corinthians i Santos, In the latter he was with Edson Arantes do Nascimento ‘Pell ‘.
the ‘Lone wolf‘Arrived at’ America for 1961, where it emphasized by his performance when winning two matches of Glass that were in editions 1962 and 1963, while in Liga it was crowned with the equipment in the campaign 1965-1966.
The former striker will also be remembered for his goal-scoring ability with the capital team, which became a legend, after in his passage through the set to score 149 goals.