Adolfo Andrade, with the Deportivo Cali shirt.
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This May 31 was confirmed the death of Adolfo 'Rifle' Andrade, former Colombian soccer player and a leading figure of Deportivo Cali in the 70s.
The death occurred after several days in which his children, Andrés 'Riflecito' and José Andrade, had publicly expressed the delicate health situation of their father. The news was confirmed in the morning by José, current player of Jaguares.
Who was “The Rifle” Andrade?
Andrade, born in Tuluá in 1950, had an outstanding career in Colombian football: he played seven seasons at Quindío Sports and was champion with Deportivo Cali in 1974. He also passed through Pereira, Tolima and Once Caldas.
At the international level, he defended the colors of the Colombian National Team, with which he played the 1972 Olympic Games qualifying phase, the Cup of Independence in Brazil and the 1974 World Cup qualifiers.
His legacy is still present in his children, Andrés Andrade, current player of Atlético Bucaramanga, and José Andrade, who recently dedicated a goal with Jaguares.
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