This Monday, April 11, former football figure Freddy Rincón suffered a serious traffic accident in the city of Cali, an unfortunate event that has left the former midfielder and former member of Colombia's golden generation of football in critical condition and in the intensive care unit. Currently, he is in an induced coma.
According to the Win Sports media, the former footballer underwent surgery after suffering severe head trauma. The operation lasted two hours and at its conclusion, the former star of the Colombian national team was in a very critical condition.
Similarly, the sports channel announced that the medical department of Clínica Imbanaco, where Freddy Rincón is hospitalized, will provide an update on his condition on Tuesday, April 12, at 6:00 a.m. (Colombian time).
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The accident occurred near the Pascual Guerrero Stadium, the sports venue where América de Cali plays in the Liga BetPlay, and which is located near a clinic area, allowing for the rapid intervention of doctors after the tragic event.
On the other hand, according to the program "A presión" through Salomé Fajardo from Caracol, Rincón's son Sebastián is expected to arrive from Argentina to make the final decision regarding his father's health.
Clubs and players showed their solidarity after Freddy Rincón's accident
After the news of Freddy Rincón's accident, clubs like Real Madrid and former players like Roberto 'Chorri' Palacios expressed their support and asked for prayers for the speedy recovery of the former footballer.
"Friends, I ask for a prayer for the health of my friend Freddy Rincón, who has suffered a car accident. Freddy and I have known each other for several years and today we host a sports program on social media. I hope for your improvement, friend," expressed the former player of the Peruvian national team through his social networks.
Roberto Palacios tweeted. Photo: Twitter @chorri_palacios.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid, the club where the Colombian played in 1995, also sent a heartfelt message through their official accounts.
Real Madrid's publication. Photo: Twitter Real Madrid