Antonio Carbajal, Mexico keeper in 5 World Cups, useless at 93

File Photo of Mexico’s soccer participant Antonio Carbajal (R) receives his trophy throughout the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History and Statistics) award ceremony, from Mexico’s Carlos Ramirez.
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Antonio Carbajal, the Mexican goalkeeper who turned the primary participant to look in 5 World Cups, died Tuesday. He was 93.

The Mexican Soccer Federation confirmed his demise.

Carbajal had been hospitalized within the north-central metropolis of León for blood strain issues, was discharged and died at dwelling.

Known as “La Tota,” he played for Mexico in 11 World Cup matches from 1950-66. Three other Mexicans have since appeared in five World Cups: Rafael Márquez, Andrés Guardado and Guillermo Ochoa. Others to achieve the feat include Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Germany’s Lothar Matthäus and Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon.

“I mourn the passing of one of the greatest legends of our Mexican soccer,” Marquez wrote on Twitter.

Carbajal performed for León from 1950-56, successful titles in 1952 and 1956.

After retiring as a participant, Carbajal coached León, Morelia, Curtidores and Campesinos.