Former Spain and Barcelona defender Ferran Olivella dies aged 86

Ferran Olivella, the captain of Spain's 1964 European Championship winning side, has died at the age of 86.

The defender spent 13 years at Barcelona, winning the LaLiga title in 1959 and 1960. He later served as a club director.

The Spanish Football Association tweeted: 'Ferran Olivella Pons, captain of the national team that won the 1964 European Cup, has passed away.

'From @RFEF we want to express our deepest condolences to your family and friends. Rest in peace.'

Barcelona posted: 'FC Barcelona wishes to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ferran Olivella, a former Club player between 1956 and 1969. Rest in peace.'

A statement by Real Madrid said: 'Real Madrid C. F., its president and its Board of Directors sincerely regret the passing of Ferran Olivella, a legendary player of F. C. Barcelona and Spanish football.

Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his clubs and all his loved ones.

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