Argentina legend Hugo Gatti, 80, in intensive care after contracting pneumonia following hip surgery

ARGENTINA legend Hugo Gatti is being treated in intensive care after contracting pneumonia after hip surgery.

The retired goalkeeper was operated on after injuring himself in a street fall while walking his dog.

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Argentina legend Hugo Gatti is being treated in intensive care after contracting pneumonia after hip surgery[/caption]

The 80-year-old’s surgery initially went well – but a virus he contracted in hospital caused post-op complications.

The aftermath and breathing problems that occurred saw Gatti placed in a high-dependency care unit.

One of his two sons was already in Argentina but the other had to return to his homeland after being told Gatti was fighting for his life.

He is nicknamed El Loco or The Madman because of his outspoken character and eccentric style of play.

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