Humberto Maschiooutstanding champion of the Copa Libertadores both as a player Racing as a coach Independentis hospitalized in intensive care after suffering a fall at home, which left him immobilized for 24 hours. The former offensive midfielder, who suffers from kidney failure, could remain hospitalized for several days, according to reports from his surroundings.
Born in Avellaneda in 1933, Maschio was an icon of the Racing team that won the world championship in 1967. Currently, he is going through a delicate moment after collapsing at his house and being transferred to a clinic. His health is delicate, with kidneys and heart compromised, which, given his advanced age of 91 years, requires constant observation.
In the fall, he suffered a blow to the back of his head and another to the area under his mouth. Despite this incident, he has no fractures, which maintains hope in the Racing environment for his recovery.
Humberto Maschio, also known as Againis a legendary figure in Argentine football. He won the Copa Libertadores as a player in Racing and as a coach in Independienteand was part of one of the best forwards of the Argentine National Teameven going so far as to play in a World Cup with Italy.
After a successful career in Racing and the National Team, he retired in 1968. The following year, he began his career as a coach, briefly managing the Argentine National Team. Later, he took on the challenge of being coach of Independiente, where he won the Copa Libertadores and the Interamericana in 1973.. Furthermore, he was the one who gave the opportunity to debut Ricardo Enrique Bochinithe greatest idol of Independiente.
Despite his success in Independiente, Maschio always expressed his love for Racing. On more than one occasion, he declared his passion for the club, going so far as to say: “Racing is my second home. My second wife told me ‘you love Racing more than me’, and I replied ‘no, I love you the same’, so that she understands how much I love her. “It’s completely different, but I love Racing.”.