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Valencia legend Santiago Canizares’ son dies aged five

Valencia legend Santiago Canizares with his second wife, Mayte
 

Santi Jnr, the five-year-old son of Spain's former goalkeeper, Santiago Canizares has died after a long illness.

The 48 year old, who played for Real Madrid and Celta Vigo before moving to Valencia, where he spent most of his career, tweeted a heartbreaking tribute, which read: "My son Santi has died.

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