Di Stefano hospitalized with heart problem

Di Stefano hospitalized with heart problem

Published Jul. 24, 2010 8:53 a.m. ET

Real Madrid says soccer great Alfredo Di Stefano is hospitalized again because of a heart problem.

The club says the 84-year-old Argentine was admitted to Madrid's La Moraleja Hospital on Friday.

Madrid says doctors want to monitor Di Stefano due to his history of heart problems. Di Stefano, who is honorary president at Madrid, spent nine days in the hospital this month after doctors discovered a respiratory infection during a checkup.

Di Stefano, who scored an estimated 890 goals in a 22-year career, led Madrid to five straight European Cup titles in the 1950s and helped transform the Spanish club into a global force.

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