Club América icon Efraín ‘Fanny’ Munguía dies at 57

Efraín ‘Fanny’ Munguía dies at 57.

He was a legendary player for Club América

The soccer world is in mourning.

The soccer world is mourning the death of an iconic Mexican champion.

On the night of Monday, October 16, it was announced that Águilas del América player Efraín ‘Fanny’ Munguía had died.

The Mexican soccer team confirmed the death of their player on social media.

In their statement they expressed their pain and sadness about Munguía’s passing.

Efraín ‘Fanny’ Munguía dies

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On Monday night Club América confirmed the tragic news to all of their social media followers.

In a brief statement, they announced that one of their renowned stars had tragically died.

Fanny Munguía died on Monday, October 16, at the age of 57, after a lengthy illness.

So far it is not known what his cause of death was and if it had anything to do with his illness.

A Club América icon

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Munguía was an iconic player for the azulcrema team because of his key contributions to some of the club’s championships.

According to ESPN, his performance in Prode 1985 cemented his status as a top player.

He competed in the Prode tournament while they were working with the Mexican National Team.

They were preparing to participate in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

Fanny Munguía’s achievements with Club América

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However, according to Mediotiempo, he played with the Coapa team in 1984.

His performance on the field impressed the fans, who soon made him a Club América icon.

His skill and popularity with the fans cemented his status on the team.

Fanny Munguía won four league tournaments, two Champion of Champions and two Concacaf championships during his time with Club América.

Efraín ‘Fanny’ Munguía dies: Club América’s statement

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On X, previously known as Twitter, the team announced the sad news of Fanny Munguía’s death.

«Club América mourns the sad death of the champion and icon Efraín «Fanny» Munguía,» they wrote.

«We offer our deepest condolences, RIP,» they continued.

«We join in the grief of his family and friends,» they concluded their statement.

Condolences pour in on social media

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Condolences quickly poured in on social media. His former teammate Carlos Hermosillo shared his sadness.

«A few minutes ago they told me that Fanny Munguía was in very poor health, so I send him a video of encouragement,» the soccer player posted.

He went on to express how devastated by the loss.

«It is with great pain that I am finding out that he has already passed away, a great teammate, an excellent player, rest in peace,» he concluded.

Fans react to the sad news

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Fans of the squad quickly joined in the condolences for the footballer and his family.

«Excellent replacement, always compliant and spectacular, RIP.» «Great player, RIP and may he be in his glory,» they wrote.

«Thank you for so many joys Fanny, above all a great person and a great player,» said one of the users.

«Have a good trip crack.» «You will live forever in the Eagle’s nest, forever America, forever Americanist RIP,» said others.