Mechanics Kidnap Football Star in Spain

In 1981, a football star known as ‘Quini’ was kidnapped outside Camp Nou stadium by three unemployed mechanics from Zaragoza. The criminals demanded 100 million pesetas (equivalent to 600,000 euros) for his release, causing widespread shock across Spain. The incident, initially suspected to be linked to Basque separatist groups, ultimately involved a desperate attempt by the mechanics to obtain quick money.

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