Heraldo Bezerra

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Heraldo Bezerra Nuñez, (21 April 1945 – 14 March 1977) was a Spanish footballer who played for Cruzeiro. Despite being born in São Jerônimo, Brazil, Bezerra was a Spanish citizen and played at the international level with Spain. He played against Turkey, in a 0–0 tie in 1973. He played together with Ayala and Garate in a famous forward line known as the three daggers. He played 102 games in La Liga, scoring 16 goals. Shortly after being transferred from Atlético Madrid to Boca Juniors at the beginning of the Argentine season, Bezerra died in a car accident near Campana on 14 March 1977, while travelling to Rosario accompanying teammate Ruben Favret, who survived without injuries.

Career

1. 1946
   Born
2. 1967
   Joined Cruzeiro E.C.
3. 1968
   Joined Newell's Old Boys
4. 1971
   Joined Atlético Madrid
5. 1973
   Joined Spain men's national football team
6. 1977
   Passed away
7. 1977
   Joined Boca Juniors

Trivia

• •Place of birth: São Jerônimo
• •Citizenship: Brazil
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football