Person in history
Antonio Rattín
Antonio Rattín, Argentine footballer and politician (born 1937)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2026 · July 11
Their story
Who they were
Antonio Rattín, Argentine footballer and politician (born 1937)
Early life
Rattín was born in 1937 in Argentina. He grew up during a formative period in Argentine football history.
Path and career
Rattín played as a midfielder for Boca Juniors and became one of Argentina's most prominent footballers in the 1960s. He captained Argentina at the 1966 World Cup in England, where his red card in the quarter-final against England became one of sport's most debated refereeing decisions.
After his football career, Rattín entered Argentine politics and served in various political roles. He remained a prominent public figure in Argentina until his death in 2026.
Why this date
Antonio Rattín appears on our July 11 calendar for 2026 as a death entry.
Sources
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July 11 2026.
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