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Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Jose Ochotorena dies aged 64
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Spanish champion and UEFA Cup winner with Real Madrid, Jose Manuel Ochotorena, has died at the age of 64, according to the Madrid club’s website.
“Real Madrid expresses its condolences to his family, teammates and all those close to him, as well as all the clubs in which he played,” the Madrid club said in a statement.
Condolences were also expressed by Valencia and Liverpool, where Ochotorena worked as a coach after finishing his playing career.
With Real Madrid, Ochotorena won the Spanish Championship three times and the UEFA Cup twice. After retiring as a player, in addition to Valencia and Liverpool, he also worked as a goalkeeping coach for the Spanish national team.
Source: Sportbox
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