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Hugo Sánchez
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Full name Hugo Sánchez Portugal
Date of birth (1984-06-15)15 June 1984
Place of birth Madrid, Spain
Date of death 8 November 2014(2014-11-08) (aged 30)
Place of death Mexico City, Mexico
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Playing position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 Pumas UNAM 4 (0)
2006 Atlante 0 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Hugo Sánchez Portugal (June 15, 1984 – November 8, 2014) was a Mexican footballer and sports commentator for Televisa Deportes. He was the son of the famous former player and manager of the Mexican national team, Hugo Sánchez.

Hugo Sánchez Portugal was found in his Polanco apartment on November 8, 2014. The cause of his passing was later confirmed to be carbon monoxide poisoning.

Who Was Hugo Sánchez Portugal?

Hugo Sánchez Portugal was a young man who followed in his famous father's footsteps. He became a professional football player and later worked as a sports commentator. He was born in Madrid, Spain, but was Mexican.

Early Life and Family

Hugo Sánchez Portugal was born on June 15, 1984. His father, Hugo Sánchez, is a legendary football player from Mexico. His father played for famous teams like Real Madrid and was known for scoring many goals. Growing up, Hugo Sánchez Portugal was around the world of football because of his dad.

His Football Career

Hugo Sánchez Portugal played football as a defender. A defender's job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for two professional teams in Mexico.

Playing for Pumas UNAM

From 2004 to 2005, Hugo Sánchez Portugal played for Pumas UNAM. This is a well-known team in Mexico. He played in four games for them during this time.

Time with Atlante

In 2006, he also played for another team called Atlante. Although he was part of the team, he did not play in any official games for Atlante.

Life After Playing

After his time as a professional footballer, Hugo Sánchez Portugal became a sports commentator. This meant he would talk about sports, especially football, on television. He worked for a company called Televisa Deportes, sharing his knowledge and opinions about the game.

A Sad Day

Sadly, Hugo Sánchez Portugal passed away on November 8, 2014, when he was 30 years old. He was found in his apartment in Mexico City. The cause of his passing was confirmed to be carbon monoxide poisoning.

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