Luis Suarez Miramontes, who played for Barcelona and Inter Milan during a glittering career before managing Spain for three years, has passed away aged 88
Luis Suarez Miramontes, widely regarded as one of Spain’s greatest ever players, has passed away aged 88.
He was a midfielder for Barcelona, Inter Milan and Sampdoria during his playing career that ran from 1953 to 1973. Miramontes’ talents were recognised in 1960 when he won the Ballon d’Or.
Miramontes started out at Deportivo La Coruna before making his name at Barcelona, where he played from 1955 to 1961. He helped Barca win two LaLiga titles during his time there.
His crowning personal achievement came in 1960 when he beat Real Madrid star Ferenc Puskss to the Ballon d’Or. He remains Spain’s only male winner of the award.