CONMEBOL mourns death of Argentine national team emblem Antonio Rattín

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has mourned the passing of Antonio Rattín, a revered icon of Boca Juniors and the Argentine national team.

Rattín, a prominent midfielder, died on Saturday at the age of 89. CONMEBOL took to X, formerly Twitter, to express its condolences, stating, "CONMEBOL laments the passing of Antonio Rattín, a glory of Boca Juniors and Argentine football. Condolences to family and friends."

Throughout his professional career, Rattín played for Boca Juniors for fourteen years. He appeared in 382 matches, scored 28 goals, and secured five national titles. He also reached the final of the 1963 Copa Libertadores, solidifying his status as a symbol of the club.

Internationally, Rattín represented Argentina in 33 matches, participating in the 1962 World Cup in Chile and the 1966 World Cup in England. He captained the team during the latter tournament, notably involved in a historic incident during the quarter-final match against the hosts, which Argentina lost 1-0.

After his playing career, Rattín transitioned into coaching, managing Boca Juniors, Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, and Estudiantes de Río Cuarto with limited success. He also ventured into politics, serving as a deputy in the Argentine Congress from 2001 to 2005 and later as a councilman in Vicente López.