We announce with great regret the death of Daniel Willington, an eternal idol of Club Atlético Talleres. “YOU WILL BE ETERNAL, DANIEL,” was the post from the Liniers team to say goodbye to him. In 1973, the attacker returned to Talleres de Córdoba and participated in a historic goal from a 40-meter free kick against Belgrano, marking a historic event in the memory of all the fans of “T”. Likewise, a key moment in his career came when he faced Santos of Brazil, where Pelé was playing at the time, who called Willington “the best player in the world” and surprised everyone with such recognition. Finally, the native of Santa Fe decided to end his professional football career in 1978 when he returned to Vélez. “You will continue to play in the hearts of an entire people who will remember you forever, Great Daniel of the stadiums,” wrote the club's official account. At just 16 years old, the Santa Fe native put on the light blue and white shirt in 1958, a club in which he remained for two years before being sold to Vélez. Former footballer Daniel Willington, a historical idol of Talleres de Córdoba and Vélez Sarsfield, died this Monday afternoon at the age of 83, causing deep grief throughout Argentine football. According to reports, he was admitted to the Córdoba Cardiology Hospital at the time of his death. Born in Santa Fe on September 1, 1942, Willington grew up from a very young age in the province of Córdoba and was the protagonist of one of the most important moments in the history of “T”, in addition to being the author of one of the most remembered goals in the Córdoba classic against Belgrano. Talleres expressed itself with a heartfelt post on social networks to remember one of its greatest figures. As for his time with the Argentine National Team, Willington was part of the squad that won the 1964 Nations Cup, although his time with the Albiceleste was more discreet. “Farewell Daniel Alberto. Hero of the first great conquest. One of the greatest idols in our history. We accompany his family and loved ones in this difficult moment,” Vélez wrote. There, the historic forward remained for nine consecutive seasons and became a key piece in obtaining the first title in Fortín's history: the 1968 National Tournament.
