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Former Necaxa player and sports journalist Carlos Albert dies at 83
Carlos Albert Llorente died on Tuesday, November 3, aged 83.
He was a Mexican sports commentator whose work spanned television, radio and print for more than four decades.
Before moving into the media, Albert played as a central defender for Necaxa in Mexico’s top division.
He retired from football in 1971, when few former players appeared on sports programmes.
Albert became one of the early former players to work in television, helping extend players’ careers into sports broadcasting.
TUDN commentator David Faitelson confirmed Albert’s death and paid tribute to him; no further details about what happens next were given.
Carlos Albert Llorente, a former Necaxa player and sports journalist, died at 83.
He died on Tuesday, November 3, according to Infobae.
Albert spent more than four decades working in television, radio and print journalism.
He played as a central defender for Necaxa and retired from playing in 1971.
TUDN commentator David Faitelson confirmed Albert’s death on social media.
- Who
- Carlos Albert Llorente, former Necaxa player and sports journalist.
- What
- He died at 83.
- When
- Tuesday, November 3.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Albert retired from playing football.
Albert died at 83.
- Age at death
- 83
- Football club
- Necaxa
- Playing position
- Central defender
- Retirement from football
- 1971
- Media career
- More than four decades in television, radio and print journalism
What people are saying
I have just been informed of the sad news of Carlos Albert’s death. A great human being from whom I learned a lot in my early years on television. I want to send a big hug to his family. Rest in peace.