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Argentina 1986 World Cup hero Jose Luis 'Tata' Brown dies aged 62

World Cup hero Jose Luis 'Tata' Brown has passed away aged 62 in La Plata, in his home country of Argentina.

The famous La Albiceleste defender had been battling Alzheimer's disease for some time, with his family recently admitting the effect the illness had on the former centre-back.

Brown, who was affectionately nicknamed 'Tata' throughout his career, scored the first goal, and only strike for his nation, in the 1986 Mexico World Cup as Argentina defeated West Germany 3-2.

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Late in the match, he dislocated his shoulder but refused to be substituted as he went down in Argentinian football folklore.