Atlético de Madrid mourns death of legend Leivinha
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Atlético de Madrid announced the passing of João Leiva Campos Filho, known as Leivinha, on June 4, 2026. Leivinha, a standout winger for the club in the 1970s, made 93 appearances and scored 43 goals. He was instrumental in securing the 1977 National League Championship title for Atlético. Leivinha also earned 21 caps with the Brazil national team and participated in the 1974 World Cup. The club issued a statement expressing condolences and honoring his contributions to the team.
- •Leivinha played for Atlético de Madrid from 1973 to 1977.
- •He was part of the team that won the 1977 National League Championship.
- •Leivinha scored 43 goals in 93 matches for Atlético.
- •He represented Brazil 21 times and played in the 1974 World Cup.
- •The club has expressed condolences following his death.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — ⚫️ Leivinha, Atlético de Madrid legend, dies
"Mourning at Atlético de Madrid. The Madrid club reported on Thursday afternoon the death of João Leiva Campos Filho, 'Leivinha'.The Brazilian winger was one of the most outstanding players of the Co...
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