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

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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.| Photo Credit: Reuters

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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.

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The Mexican Soccer Federation confirmed his demise.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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