David Arellano, founder and maximum legend in the history of Colo Colo, died on May 3, 1927 in the town of Valladolid, Spain, becoming a person who will be remembered forever in the hearts of all Colocolino fans.
When we talk about Colo Colo, the rich history of the biggest club in Chile quickly comes to mind. But not only that, but also the great legend David Arellano who, in an act of rebellion, founded the club, not knowing that it would become the most popular team with millions of fans throughout the country.
Nevertheless, his own history, unfortunately, would finish writing on May 3, 1927. It was several kilometers away between Chile and Spain, specifically in the city of Valladolid, where Don David Alfonso Arellano Moragaleft this world after suffering a complex disease.
The footballer of those times lost his life as a result of severe peritonitiswhich was caused by a knee in the abdomen during a friendly match he was playing with Colo Colo in what was the institution’s first tour of Europe, facing Real Unión Deportiva.
At just 24 years old and in which, despite his young age, he managed to have a long life linked to the world of football considering that, in a revolutionary act at the age of 17, he would leave Magallanes to found what is now Colo Colo, one of the largest institutions on the South American continent.
His last game as a professional was against the aforementioned Spanish club on May 2, 1927.where the Cacique prevailed by a resounding six to two on the scoreboard, passing over the Royal Sports Unionwho took advantage of the instance to request a rematch hours later, a duel that ended with an equality of three to three.
That’s where the big David Arellano has to leave the field of play due to a strong blow he received from one of his rivals, and unfortunately he would never set foot on a soccer field againbecause hours later, his death would take place, which would make him a legend for the institution.
Colo Colo fans fondly remember David Arellano as the club’s greatest idol, who try to continue his important legacies by transferring the love, affection and admiration for these black and white colors, and the pride that the people have when wearing white. , to all corners of the world, the Indian on the chest.
