CNN —Luis Suárez Miramontes, considered one of the greatest Spanish football players in history, has died at the age of 88.
In a statement on Sunday, Barcelona confirmed that Suárez had died in Milan, Italy.
Putellas recalled meeting Suárez and how he inspired her on Twitter, saying: “[You’re] part of history in football.
In 1961, he left for Inter Milan where he continued picking up trophies – winning three Serie A titles and two European Cups.
Following his playing career, Suárez managed a number of clubs including Inter Milan and Deportivo.
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