Former Argentine Defender Luis Galvan, a member of the team who won the 1978 World Cup from Monday at the age of 77. years, Argentine football association (AFA) said.

Local media reported it Galvan He was in the Klinik Reina Fabiola in Cordoba with pneumonia for a few weeks.

“AFA and its entire leadership expands your families and friends during this painful time,” The Association said in Statement Monday.

Galvan played as a center Argentina3-1 wins over The Netherlands In the 1978 World Cup final. In Buenos Aires.

He also introduced Argentina on the 1982 World Cup in Spain, he earned a total of 34 national team caps. Peorined from the International Game in 1983. years.

Galvan continued to play for Boyanhoan Club Talleres de Cordoba, setting a club record with 503 performances over 17 seasons in two spells, first from 1970. until 1987. years.