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The opening match of the twelfth round of the 2025 Closing Tournament between San Lorenzo and San Martin de San Juan was marked by a poignant moment of remembrance. Before kickoff, a minute of silence was observed to honor the memory of miguel Ángel Russo, a legendary figure in Argentine football, who passed away at the age of 69 last Wednesday.This tribute was a recurring theme across all matches of the weekend, underscoring russo’s significant impact on the sport.
Russo, who was most recently at the helm of Boca Juniors, had a significant history with San Lorenzo, managing the club across two distinct periods. His first tenure with the “Ciclón” spanned from 2008 to 2009, followed by a second stint from 2024 to 2025, before he departed to take on his third role with Boca.
beyond the league-mandated tribute, the San Lorenzo players and their coach, Damián Ayude, wore black armbands adorned with the club’s crest as a personal mark of respect for “Miguelito,” as he was affectionately known. During his time in charge at Boedo,Russo’s record included 28 wins,15 draws,and 23 losses.
Earlier on Thursday,the San Lorenzo squad,coaching staff,and club officials had visited La Bombonera to pay their final respects to russo.
At the New Gasómetro stadium, an image of Russo
