Antonio Rattín, former Boca Juniors player, dies at 84
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Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Antonio Rattín, a notable figure in Argentine soccer and former Boca Juniors player, has passed away at the age of 84 in Buenos Aires. He was a key player for the national team, participating in two World Cups and helping to spur the introduction of yellow and red cards following his dismissal in the controversial 1966 World Cup match against England. Rattín was known for his tough playing style and won six Argentine league titles with Boca Juniors, along with being a runner-up in the 1963 Copa Libertadores. His legacy includes not only his contributions to the team but also his impact on the game's rules. The Argentine Football Association expressed deep sorrow over his passing.
- •Rattín was 84 at the time of his death.
- •He played for Boca Juniors and the Argentina national team.
- •Rattín's dismissal in 1966 led to yellow and red cards' introduction.
- •He won six Argentine league titles and reached the Copa Libertadores final.
- •The AFA mourned his passing as a symbol of Argentine football.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Argentine Antonio Rattín, whose dismissal in the 1966 World Cup prompted a rules change, dies at 84
"Argentine Antonio Rattín, a former Boca Juniors player whose act of defiance while representing Argentina at the 1966 World Cup helped lead to the introduction of yellow and red cards, has died, the country’s football federation said Saturday. Rattín died in Buenos Aires, according to the Argentine Football Association, or AFA, which expressed its “deepest sorrow at the passing of a historic symbol of Boca Juniors and the national team,” with whom he played in two World Cups. A defensive midfielder known for his physical, hard-tackling style, Rattín won six Argentine league titles with Boca Juniors and was a Copa Libertadores runner-up in 1963.
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