Luis Galván

Luis Galván

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Luis Galván was an Argentine footballer born on February 24, 1948, in Santiago del Estero. He is remembered as a key member of the 1978 FIFA World Cup-winning team, where he played every match without substitution, showcasing his exceptional defensive skills. Known for his calm and effective style of play, Galván was instrumental in Argentina's triumph, earning him international acclaim and a FIFA Fair Play award. He spent the majority of his club career at Talleres de Córdoba, where he became a legend by setting a record of 502 appearances. Galván passed away on October 23, 2023, after battling pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy as a true maestro of the game.

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Luis Galván was a teammate of Daniel José Valencia in the national team and was known for his professionalism.

"Cuando murió Menotti me volví a sentir huérfano"
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-06-21
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Luis Galvan, a defender who won the World Cup with the Argentina national team in 1978, passed away at the age of 77.

Умер легендарный игрок сборной Аргентины по футболу: Вчера, 12:00
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-05-07
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Luis Galvan, a former defender of the national team, has passed away.

Сын Криштиану Роналду определился со сборной: Вчера, 21:02
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-05-06
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Luis Galván was a world champion with Argentina in the 1978 World Cup and is remembered as a true master of the game.

Murió Luis Galván, campeón del mundo con Argentina en el Mundial 1978
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-05-05
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