What a tradgedy!
Once described “The Maradona that never was”, and also referred to by Maradona himself “as the better player” died because of an assault by a youngster.
’REST IN PEACE' Tomas Carlovich dead at 74: Argentine legend dies after being assaulted by thug who stole his bike, as Maradona mourns
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/footb...bike-maradona/
more for those who don’t know him
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomás_Carlovich
Tomás Felipe Carlovich (19 April 1946[1] – 8 May 2020), was an Argentine professional football player and coach. His position on the field was central midfielder, playing in several clubs although he is mostly associated with Central Córdoba, where he became an idol and the most representative player of the club along with Gabino Sosa.
Due to his ball control and dribbling hability, many people saw Carlovich as a pure representative of creole football, although he had played only a few matches in the top division of Argentine football. Carlovich was even compared with Diego Maradona when some referred to his as "the Maradona that never was" because of his bohemian style of life and his refusal to play in clubs outside Argentina.AC Milan and some French clubs tried to sign him, but Carlovich denied the offers. At the end of his career, Brazilian star Pelé tried to convince him to play for the New York Cosmos but he also refused.
Carlovich also had a brief stint as coach in Central Córdoba, although he stated that he was not interested in taking over the senior squad again after resigning.
On 6 May 2020, Carlovich was assaulted and beaten by a young man who stole his bicycle. Carlovich fell and hit his head on the ground and died two days later.
Once described “The Maradona that never was”, and also referred to by Maradona himself “as the better player” died because of an assault by a youngster.
’REST IN PEACE' Tomas Carlovich dead at 74: Argentine legend dies after being assaulted by thug who stole his bike, as Maradona mourns
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/footb...bike-maradona/
more for those who don’t know him
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomás_Carlovich
Tomás Felipe Carlovich (19 April 1946[1] – 8 May 2020), was an Argentine professional football player and coach. His position on the field was central midfielder, playing in several clubs although he is mostly associated with Central Córdoba, where he became an idol and the most representative player of the club along with Gabino Sosa.
Due to his ball control and dribbling hability, many people saw Carlovich as a pure representative of creole football, although he had played only a few matches in the top division of Argentine football. Carlovich was even compared with Diego Maradona when some referred to his as "the Maradona that never was" because of his bohemian style of life and his refusal to play in clubs outside Argentina.AC Milan and some French clubs tried to sign him, but Carlovich denied the offers. At the end of his career, Brazilian star Pelé tried to convince him to play for the New York Cosmos but he also refused.
Carlovich also had a brief stint as coach in Central Córdoba, although he stated that he was not interested in taking over the senior squad again after resigning.
On 6 May 2020, Carlovich was assaulted and beaten by a young man who stole his bicycle. Carlovich fell and hit his head on the ground and died two days later.
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