Former Colombia captain Freddy Rincon dies aged 55

The ex-Real Madrid midfielder was hospitalised on Monday following a car accident and died on Wednesday

26 Jun 1998: Graeme Le Saux of England challenges Freddy Rincon of Colombia during the World Cup group G game at the Stade Felix Bollaert in Lens, France. England won 2-0 to qualify for the knockout phase. Shaun Botterill /Allsport

Former Colombia captain Freddy Rincon has died, the country's football federation has announced.

The 55-year-old ex-Real Madrid midfielder was hospitalised on Monday following a car accident and died on Wednesday.