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Mexican player Antonio Carbajal, who played in five World Cups, passes away at age 93

Posted : 10 May 2023
Antonio Carbajal, a Mexican football hero and the only player to compete in five World Cups, passed away at the age of 93.
 
The goalie, known as "La Tota," competed in the games held in Brazil in 1950, Switzerland in 1954, Sweden in 1958, Chile in 1962, and England in 1966.
 
For 32 years, Carbajal held the record exclusively till it was matched in 1998 by Lothar Matthaus of Germany.
 
Along with 409 club appearances, he earned 48 caps for his nation, 11 of which were in World Cups.
 
He played 364 games during a 16-year period for Mexican team Club Leon for the most of his 18-year playing career.
 
The team said that it will let supporters pay their respects to Carbajal, widely known as "El Cinco Copas" due to his accomplishment, in the presence of his family on Thursday by opening the doors to its stadium.
 
"Don Antonio, legends never die," the club said.
 
"We will always follow your hand. It is an honour to be your team."
 
The club told supporters: "With honour, respect and love, let's say our last goodbye to the emerald legend."
 
Five players, including two of Carbajal's countrymen, have participated in five World Cups, matching the record set by the player.
 
Andres Guardado, a midfielder for Mexico, participated in his fifth World Cup in Qatar last year, as did Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Lionel Messi of Argentina.
 
In 2018, Rafael Marquez became the second athlete from Mexico to achieve so.

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