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Former Philippine football team skipper Rudy del Rosario died on Friday, November 20. He was 51.
Del Rosario had big contributions for the sport, serving as captain for the national team from 1994 to 1997 and helping found Kaya FC with his friends and teammates in 1996.
“Philippine football lost one of its legends in Rudy Del Rosario who not only made an impact with his play on the pitch but with his tremendous passion for the game that reflected in his work even after his playing career,” said Philippine Football Federation president Nonong Araneta in a statement.
Del Rosario saw action for the Philippines when it finished 4th in the 1991 Southeast Asian Games.
He also represented the country in the ASEAN Football Federation Futsal Championship in 2001.
After his playing career, Del Rosario shifted into coaching, mentoring the national team in the 2011 Homeless World Cup.
“Not only was he one of the founders and pillars of Kaya FC, he was a staunch advocate for football across the nation,” Kaya FC said in a statement. “Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and those fortunate to call him a teammate or coach.”
– Rappler.com
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