Marcela Martinez Death – Marcela Martinez, the mother of Ángel Martín Correa, an Argentine professional player who plays as a forward and winger for La Liga club Atlético Madrid, has passed away. Marcela Martinez was announced dead today, Friday, the 7th of April 2023. She died after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
“Today is a sad day for the Red & White family. Atlético de Madrid is in mourning for the death of Marcela Martínez, mother of our player, Ángel Correa. Our president, CEO, members of the Board of Directors and all the employees want to convey our sincere condolences and we join in the grief of the family and friends.” The squad will play this Sunday’s game in Vallecas against Rayo Vallecano with black armbands in his memory.
Who is Ángel Correa?
Ángel Martín Correa was born on 9 March 1995. He is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward and winger for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Argentina national team. Correa began his professional career at the age of 18 with Argentine club San Lorenzo, winning the Torneo Inicial in 2013 and the Copa Libertadores in 2014.
In 2015, he signed with Atlético Madrid of La Liga. Correa captained the Argentina under-20 team to victory at the 2015 South American U-20 Championship, where he was named the player of the tournament. Since 2015, he has been a regular selection for the Argentina senior squad, and represented the side at the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with whom he won both tournaments.
On 27 May 2014, after scoring six goals in 2013–14, Correa agreed a deal with La Liga holders Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of €7.5 million. He signed a five-year contract with the Madrid side, joining the club after the 2014 Copa Libertadores.
Ángel Correa style of play
Correa has been compared to compatriot Sergio Agüero, due to his similar height. However, his playing style is more similar to Carlos Tevez, in a more attacking positional role.[30] He holds good skill, pace and low centre of gravity, aside from good technique and first touch.
The family will release an obituary and funeral arrangements for Marcela Martinez.
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