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Pachuca received the new immortals of world football at the Hall of Fame, who congregated in the Beautiful Airosa to be inducted into this hall in recognition of their career.
That's why we leave you a brief profile so that you can get to know the eleven footballers who were awarded this distinction during the 2016 Induction Ceremony.
Ronaldo
Brazilian striker who played for various teams, standing out in his time with PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, in addition to 15 club championships.
As for the national team, The Phenomenon was crowned champion in the 1994 United States, 2002 Korea-Japan, two America Cups (1997, 1999) and one Confederations Cup (1997); he is also the second top scorer for Brazil with 68 goals, behind Pelé.
Paolo Rossi
The Italian forward was an outstanding player in his country, starting from his beginnings in Calcio Como in the third division to top teams like Juventus, AC Milan and Hellas Verona, a career of 245 matches and 103 goals.
He made his debut with the Nazionale in the 1978 Argentina World Cup and tasted the sweetness of victory four years later in the 1982 World Cup in Spain. In the tournament, he went from strength to strength and played some of the most important matches of his career, including the hat-trick against Brazil in the quarter-finals, a brace in the semi-finals against Poland, and the header goal in the final against West Germany.
Arthur Antunes 'Zico'
The Brazilian is considered a figure of Flamengo, the team that saw him grow as a footballer since 1971, wearing the red and black shirt on 731 occasions and scoring 508 goals, a record for the team.
He was called up for the Canarinha for the 1978 Argentina, 1982 Spain, and 1986 Mexico World Cups, in addition to the 1979 Copa America.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
A reference with Bayern Munich and current CEO of the Bavarians, this forward from Lippstadt is one of the most important Germans in world football, reaching 162 goals in 310 matches for the Reds, in addition to winning the 1980 Euro Cup and two World Cup runner-up titles (1982, 1986).
Claudio Suárez
Considered one of the best defenders in Mexican football, The Emperor shone with Pumas, Chivas and Tigres, winning the league with the first two in 1991 and 1997, respectively, and an interleague title with UANL in 2005 before ending his career at Chivas USA.
He holds the record for most matches played with the Mexican national team with 177 games, the third-best mark for a national team behind Egyptian Ahmed Assam (184) and Arab Mohamed Al-Deayea (181).
Jared Borgetti
Born in the metropolitan area of Culiacan, the forward is considered one of the best Mexican footballers in history, the all-time leading scorer for Santos Laguna (205) and the Mexican national team (46).
When he joined Bolton Wanderers in England in 2005, he secured his name in the history of our football as the first Mexican to play in the Premier League.
Ricardo Ferretti
Beloved or hated, Tuca had a distinguished career as a player and is considered one of the best coaches in the Mexican league.
In his playing days, he played for Botafogo, Vasco da Gama, and Bonsucesso in Brazil before making his jump to the Mexican league, wearing the colors of Atlas, Pumas, Coyotes Neza, Monterrey, and Toluca, winning the league twice with the Universitarios (1980-81, 1990-91) and the Copa Mexico (1989) with the Diablos Rojos.
His international titles include two CONCACAF Champions' Cups (1980, 1982) and the Inter-American Cup (1981), all with UNAM.
Telmo Zarraonandía 'Zarra'
Born in 1921, the Spanish footballer was a figure for Athletic Club, with whom he played his entire career.
He shone in the Spanish league, remaining the top scorer for over 60 years with 251 goals, besides being the leading scorer for the Bilbao team with 382, with participation in both the league and domestic cups.
Francisco Hernández 'Panchito'
The Mexican footballer, born in 1924, played as a midfielder in the 1940s, having outstanding performances in the 1950 Brazil World Cup, where he participated in the tournament's group stage.
However, he is most remembered and loved for being the manager of Club America from 1969 to 1996, where he was responsible for the team conquering eight leagues, three Copa Mexico, one Campeón de Campeones, four CONCACAF Champions' Cups, and two Interamerican Cups.
He passed away in 2011 at the age of 83 due to a respiratory illness.
José Luis Lamadrid
Mexican forward who had his heyday in the 1950s with clubs like the now-defunct Real Club España, America, Necaxa, and Toluca. Lamadrid immortalized himself in history as the first Mexican to score in a World Cup held in Europe (Switzerland 1954).
Sun Wen
The only female inductee this year. Born in 1973, the Chinese player started her football career at the age of 16 and from then on remained one of the best references in women's football.
During her time, she was a leader for her country's national team and the Atlanta Beat in the United States, in addition to being awarded alongside Michelle Akers as the best female footballer of the 20th century. She won the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball for her outstanding performance in the 1999 World Cup.