Miguel Ángel Russo, historic Argentine coach and current coach of Boca Juniors, He died this Wednesday at the age of 69 after a long fight against cancer. His health had worsened in recent days, and it was the Xeneize club itself that confirmed the news through an official statement that shocked South American football.
Russo, who dedicated more than four decades to the bench, was a key figure in the history of Boca Juniors. Under his direction, the team won the 2007 Copa Libertadores together with Juan Román Riquelme, who today presides over the entity and with whom he maintained a close professional and personal relationship.
This same year, The coach had returned to the club with the aim of redirecting the team’s trajectoryat a time when sports management was experiencing criticism and irregular results. His return was seen as a bid to recover the competitive spirit that marked his first stage.
Throughout his career, Russo coached great teams such as Vélez Sarsfield, Rosario Central, Estudiantes de La Plata, Millonarios de Colombia or Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia. It was always characterized by its serenity, leadership and deep knowledge of the game.
The world of Argentine and Latin American football unanimously expressed its sadness. River Plate, the AFA and numerous players and former teammates paid tribute to a man who left an indelible mark in the locker rooms and in the hearts of the fans.
