In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Benítez and the second or maternal family name is Amodeo.
Julio César Benítez Amodeo (October 1, 1940 – April 6, 1968) was an Uruguayanfootballer, known for his time in FC Barcelona from 1961 until his surprising death in 1968.[1][2]
Benítez was a defender, appreciated for his physical strength, technique with the ball and powerful shot. His rivalry with Francisco Gento, Real Madrid player, helped him earn Barcelona's fans appreciation.
He died on April 6, 1968, in Barcelona, three days before a critical game in the Camp Nou against Real Madrid. The cause of his death was eating spoiled seafood, which resulted in gastroenteritis and ultimately his death. His death attracted huge attention to Spanish football in general and Barcelona in particular. 150,000 fans of FC Barcelona were present at his funeral in the Camp Nou, two days before the game. Benítez was buried in a cemetery near Camp Nou on April 8. The Royal Spanish Football Federation decided not to cancel the game, but just put if off by two days. Benítez's last words were "Come on friends, let's win Madrid 2-0!".[3] However, his teammate could not cope psychologically with his death and devote him a win in the game, and the game ended in a 1–1 draw. Nevertheless, on July 11, 1968, Barcelona beat Real Madrid in the cup final, and the win was dedicated in memory of Benítez. The cup title was included in the list of titles won by Benítez, as a dedication to his contribution to the team.
Referencesedit
^"La muerte de Julio César Benítez (1968)". 6 April 2016.
^. FC Barcelona. Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
External linksedit
"Forty years since the passing of Benítez", at the official website of FC Barcelona 2017-04-06 at the Wayback Machine
January 01, 1970
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