Overview

• Hugo Gatti, one of Argentina's most celebrated goalkeepers, died on April 20, 2025, at Hospital Pirovano in Buenos Aires at the age of 80.
• Gatti underwent hip surgery in February 2025 after a fall, which led to acute respiratory issues and pneumonia that ultimately caused his death.
• During his illustrious career, Gatti played for top Argentine clubs, including Boca Juniors, where he won two Copa Libertadores titles and the 1977 Intercontinental Cup.
• After retiring in 1988 with a record 765 league appearances, Gatti became a charismatic and sometimes controversial commentator on Spain's 'El Chiringuito'.
• Gatti's health challenges included a near-fatal bout of COVID-19 pneumonia in 2020 and the loss of his wife Nacha in 2024, marking a difficult final chapter in his life.