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Football legend Dževad Prekazi dies at 70
Former professional footballer Dževad Prekazi has died at the age of 70 in Belgrade. While the exact cause of death has not been officially released, reports indicate he had faced health challenges in recent years, including strokes in 2023 and 2024.
Prekazi was a highly regarded midfielder who left a significant mark on several major European clubs. He spent seven years with Partizan Belgrade between 1976 and 1983, winning three Yugoslav league titles and the Mitropa Cup. He also played for Hajduk Split, helping them win the Yugoslav Cup in 1984.
He achieved legendary status in Turkey during his six-season tenure with Galatasaray from 1985 to 1991, where he won two consecutive league titles. He is particularly remembered by fans for his technical skill, powerful left foot, and a famous long-range free-kick goal against Monaco in the European Champion Clubs’ Cup. Following his playing career, he worked as a coach and analyst for various clubs, including Partizan.
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