Nine years without Raymond Kopa
On March 3, 2017, the legendary French forward passed away. He played for Real Madrid between 1956 and 1959, winning three European Cups, two LaLiga titles, and one Latin Cup.
On March 3, 2017, madridismo bid farewell to one of its legends. Raymond Kopa passed away at the age of 85, but his memory remains as one of the great stars of the team during the early European Cups. The Frenchman was part of Real Madrid from 1956 to 1959, during which he won the continent's top competition three times.
Kopa was a member of one of the greatest forward lines in football history alongside Rial, Puskas, Gento, and Di Stéfano. His honors as a madridista include three European Cups, two LaLiga titles, and one Latin Cup. During his time at Real Madrid , he played 103 matches, scored 30 goals, and won the Ballon d'Or in 1958. He is also a key figure in the history of Stade de Reims and the French national team.
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