Valencia install statue at the Mestalla of late supporter who went blind but kept renewing his season ticket as club prepares for centenary celebrations Valencia fan Vicente Aparicio lost his sight 40 years ago due to a detached retina But he renewed his season ticket in 1994 and kept it until he died two years ago The club have paid tribute to Vicente as part of their centenary celebrations A life-sized statue has been erected where his seat used to be at the Mestalla
By Robert Summerscales For Mailonline
Published: 00:14 BST, 4 June 2019 | Updated: 00:14 BST, 4 June 2019
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Valencia have paid a brilliant tribute to a blind supporter two years after his death.
Vicente Aparicio went blind in his 50s due to a detached retina but his inability to see did not stop him visiting the Mestalla to soak up the atmosphere at every home game.
He renewed his season ticket in 1994 and kept it until the day he died. And now, thanks to part of
