The death of Pedro Pablo 'Perico' León has hit Peruvian football hard. This unfortunate news provoked various reactions from players of the Peruvian National Team, who praised the former scorer of the national team, who died at the age of 76.
Through his social networks, Jefferson Farfán echoed the departure of León and posted a photo of 'Perico' with the legendary Brazilian player Pelé.
"You were always surrounded by great legends like yourself, legend. Rest in peace, 'Perico' León," wrote the Lokomotiv Moscow striker.
Legend of Peruvian football
It should be noted that the former player of the Peruvian national football team arrived in Lima from the United States with his wife due to some health complications, which required him to be taken to a medical center.
Pedro Pablo "Perico" León is a historic forward of Alianza Lima and the Peruvian national team, with which he participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup, reaching the quarterfinals.