Real Madrid Legend Manuel Velazquez dies at age 72

Former Real Madrid midfielder and European Cup winner
Manuel Velazquez has passed away aged 72.

Velazquez played for the Spanish giants between 1965 and
1977 and formed a part of the Madrid team that claimed the
club's sixth European crown in 1966, defeating Partizan
Belgrade 2-1 in the final.

After signing for Madrid from Malaga, Velazquez went on to
win six league titles and enjoyed three Copa del Rey
triumphs with the club in over 400 appearances.

Former Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas paid tribute to
Velazquez via Twitter.

DEP Manuel Velázquez. Leyenda del madridismo.Mucha fuerza a su familia, amigos y toda la familiade @VeteranosRM pic.twitter.com/WrnVy0EL23— Iker Casillas (@CasillasWorld) January 15, 2016

"Rest in Peace, Manuel Velazquez," wrote Casillas, who now
plies his trade for Portuguese giants Porto.

"Legend of Real Madrid. Strength to his family, friend and
the entire family of Real Madrid veterans."

Velazquez finished his Madrid career with 59 goals and won
10 international caps for Spain, scoring two goals.

He ended his career with Toronto Metros-Croatia in 1978.