José Sanfilippo, San Lorenzo icon, dies at 91

José Sanfilippo, one of San Lorenzo's greatest icons and the club's all-time leading scorer, has died at the age of 91. The Argentine striker defined an era at the Ciclón and remains a towering figure in the club's history, his goalscoring records still standing decades after he last pulled on the blue and red. News of his passing resonated instantly across Argentine football, with tributes recognizing him as one of the country's finest ever forwards. For a fanbase already navigating a season of turbulence and transition under new president Marcelo Culotta, this loss strikes at something deeper than results: it is a moment to remember the legends who built the club's identity. Sanfilippo's legacy at San Lorenzo is untouchable.

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