One of the club's saddest moment
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Hungary and Real Madrid legend Ferenc Puskas - one of football's all-time greats - has died after a long battle against pneumonia.
Real Madrid have expressed their "profound sadness" at the death of one of their greatest-ever players.
The Hungary legend, nicknamed the 'Galloping Major', on Friday lost his long fight against pneumonia after spending the last two months in intensive care at a Budapest hospital.
"The Madridista family feel a profound sadness for the loss of one of their greatest legends," read a statement on Real's website.
Club president Ramon Calderon added: "This is one of the saddest days for the Madrid fans, I can assure you that it is the most painful day since I took the presidency.
"He had many friends and was a man liked by everyone, admired as a professional and a person.
"I will remember his goals with much affection, he was the pichichi (top scorer in Spain) on four occasions.
"The Madrid fans in general, and those of my age in particular, will feel a great emptiness for the loss of one our childhood heroes. I want to send a big hug to his all of his family and friends in these very painful moments."
Real Madrid have expressed their "profound sadness" at the death of one of their greatest-ever players.
The Hungary legend, nicknamed the 'Galloping Major', on Friday lost his long fight against pneumonia after spending the last two months in intensive care at a Budapest hospital.
"The Madridista family feel a profound sadness for the loss of one of their greatest legends," read a statement on Real's website.
Club president Ramon Calderon added: "This is one of the saddest days for the Madrid fans, I can assure you that it is the most painful day since I took the presidency.
"He had many friends and was a man liked by everyone, admired as a professional and a person.
"I will remember his goals with much affection, he was the pichichi (top scorer in Spain) on four occasions.
"The Madrid fans in general, and those of my age in particular, will feel a great emptiness for the loss of one our childhood heroes. I want to send a big hug to his all of his family and friends in these very painful moments."
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