Former Colombia captain and Real Madrid star Freddy Rincon in critical condition after car crash
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ByEurosport
Published 12/04/2022 at 07:04 GMT
Freddy Rincon, who captained Colombia and played for Real Madrid, has been involved in a car crash in Cali. The 55-year-old was driving a car that collided with a bus on Monday. Rincon, his four passengers and the driver of the bus all suffered injuries. The Imbanaco Clinic said that Rincon had suffered “a traumatic brain injury”.
Freddy Rincon of Colombia takes on Graeme Le Saux of England during the World Cup group G game at the Stade Felix Bollaert in Lens, France. England won 2-0 to qualify for the knockout phase
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Former Colombia captain Freddy Rincon is in critical condition after a car crash in Cali, Colombia
The 55-year-old was driving a car when it was involved in a crash with a bus in Cali. The former Real Madrid player, his four passengers and the driver of the bus all suffered injuries, according to reports. The crash happened at 04:30 local time.
"Freddy Eusebio Rincon arrived in hospital this morning with a traumatic brain injury," said the Imbanaco Clinic in a statement.
“His condition is very serious, taking into consideration the findings in the surgery,” added Laureano Quintero, a director at the Cali hospital.
Rincon played for Colombia 84 times and scored 17 goals, representing his nation at three World Cups in 1990, 1994 and 1998.
He played with distinction for Napoli and Real Madrid in Europe, and also won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2000 with Corinthians.
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