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De Nigris' Death Has "Profound Impact" On Marquez
Rafael Marquez said Antonio De Nigris' death was a significant loss to Mexican football.
Nov 16, 2009 9:08:35 AM
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Antonio De Nigris was not as accomplished a footballer as countryman Rafael Marquez, but the two had similar careers.
De Nigris played for the Mexican national team, though not at the World Cup, and also plied his trade abroad. In fact, De Nigris was known for his globetrotting as he played in such places are Turkey, Colombia and Brazil.
De Nigris died Sunday of a heart attack in Greece, where De Nigris had spent his final days with Greek club Larissa.
Marquez said he was having a difficult time dealing with De Nigris' death.
"I didn't expect something like this to happen, and it's had a profound impact on me," Marquez was quoted as saying in Mexican daily El Financiero. "(He was) a tireless player and a very good person."
De Nigris spent part of his career in Spain, having played for Villarreal and Polideportivo Ejido. He starred for Monterrey in his homeland and also played for America, Pumas and Puebla.
For both his accomplishments with the national team - De Nigris scored four goals in 16 appearances for El Tricolor - and his various clubs were significant, Marquez said. De Nigris was among the trailblazers who helped open doors for Mexicans to play in South America and Europe.
"His death is a significant loss for football in general and Mexican football in particular," Marquez said. |
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