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World Cup-winning Argentina striker Rene Houseman has died at the age of 64 after a long illness.

Nicknamed 'Loco' he played in both the 1974 and 1978 competitions and was known for his dribbling, speed and power.

In all he played 55 times for Argentina - scoring 13 times - while also appearing for Huracan, River Plate and Colo-Colo.

Houseman played primarily on the right wing during a 14-year playing career.

He begun his career with Defensores de Belgrano where he won his first title in the Primera C championship.

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He allegedly told his mother at the start of his career: "Mother, don't worry because these legs will save you."

Houseman then moved to Huracan where he played 266 times in the league over a seven-year period, scoring 109 goals and winning the 1973 Metropolitano championship.

He spent one season at River Plate before short spells with Colo-Colo, Amazulu, Independiente and Excursionistas.

His final game came in 1985 against Boca Juniors.