Former Valencia president Orti dies aged 70


BARCELONA (Reuters) - Former Valencia president Jaume Orti, who presided over the club's last two Liga title wins in 2002 and 2004, has died aged 70 from lung cancer, the club said on Friday.

"Valencia CF expresses its disbelief and its dearest condolences after the death of former club president Jaume Orti this Friday," said a statement on the club's official website (www.valenciacf.com).

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