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Hugo Sotil, renowned Peru and Barcelona striker, passes away at 75

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Hugo Sotil, renowned Peru and Barcelona striker, passes away at 75

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  • Hugo Sotil, a celebrated forward known for his time with Barcelona and the Peru national team, passed away at the age of 75.
  • He succumbed to kidney and liver failure after being hospitalized with multiple organ failure and septic shock.
  • Sotil made significant contributions in the 1970 and 1978 World Cups and was part of the team that won Copa America in 1975.
  • During his tenure at Barcelona from 1973 to 1976, he won the Spanish league alongside legendary player Johan Cruyff.
  • His death was confirmed by the Dos de Mayo hospital in Peru where he had been receiving care.

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