Luis Suárez Miramontes, the legendary Spanish footballer known as the “Golden Galician” and the sole Spanish recipient of the prestigious Ballon d’Or, has passed away at the age of 88, as confirmed by his former club Inter Milan. While the cause of his death was not disclosed, Suárez, originally from Galicia, achieved his greatest successes in Italy with Inter, winning the European Cup in 1964 and 1965, as well as three Italian league titles.

He moved to Inter from Barcelona after securing two Spanish league titles with the Catalan club. Suárez’s remarkable career included winning the Ballon d’Or in 1960 and being a runner-up in 1961 and 1964. Additionally, he was part of Spain’s victorious team in the 1964 European Championship. Following his retirement in 1973, Suárez pursued coaching, including multiple stints at Inter and managing Spain’s national team from 1988 to 1991.

Despite his significant achievements, Suárez remained humble about his Ballon d’Or accolade, emphasizing the influence of the era and the element of luck in winning such awards. His legacy in Spanish football will forever be cherished, and he will be remembered as one of the all-time greats of the game.