Corinthians' tribute to Freddy Rincón before facing Deportivo Cali for Copa Libertadores

The 'Timão' paid tribute to the idol of the Colombian national team as he recovers from the serious traffic accident in Cali

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The messages of encouragement do not stop for former Colombian footballer Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia, whose state of health remains critical and remains in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Imbanaco Clinic in Cali, after having suffered a major traffic accident in the early hours of Monday, April 11.

After having undergone multiple medical interventions, the Vallecaucano has not shown a positive evolution, so messages of support in various parts of the world have stood out during Easter 2022.

The last message of encouragement for Freddy Montero's recovery came in the preview of the confrontation between Corinthians and Deportivo Cali, during the night of this Wednesday, April 13. It should be remembered that in the history of Timão, Freddy Rincón is considered an idol after having worn this team's shirt 158 times, in addition to being captain and winning two first division championships, apart from the first FIFA Club World Cup (year 2000) against Vasco da Gama.

This is how Globo Esporte journalist Bruno Cassucci reported the situation a quarter of an hour before the opening whistle against Deportivo Cali:

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As is customary in the matches organized by Conmebol over the past two years, the governing body of South American football paid tribute to the lethal victims of covid-19 with a minute of silence before the opening whistle in the game between Corinthians and Deportivo Cali. However, this heartfelt tribute was largely expressed with nostalgia to Rincón and his relatives, who are going through a delicate situation and uncertainty.

The screen of the alvinegro stadium showed a montage with images of the former Corinthians captain lifting the 2000 World Cup trophy, with the words “Rincón, we are with you”.

On the other hand, a banner displayed in the Fielzone box of the Neo Química Arena was stamped with the name of the Colombian while in the stands it was very common to see posters with words of strength to the Corinthian idol who was hired between 1997 and 2000, as well as having an additional short section in 2004.

After knowing the serious state of health of the former footballer, personalities and teams from around the world began to speak out, sending messages of support and wishing his speedy recovery

In Corinthians they were not far behind and supporters of both Brazilians and Colombians staged endless applause. Although Freddy was a figure in America from Cali and Independiente Santa Fe, the Green-and-White and Colombian fans remember him with a lot. In the same way, he is a benchmark in Brazil for what he achieved after having represented Palmeiras, Santos and Cruzeiro.

Freddy Rincón is still in Intensive Care and the last medical report this Wednesday was discouraging. Everyone in football is asking for his speedy recovery.

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