César Luis Menotti with Claudio Tapia and the coaching staff of the Argentine team led by Lionel Scaloni (@afa)
César Luis Menotti, the world champion coach with the Argentine national team in 1978, and current director of the National Teams, died this Sunday at the age of 85. This was confirmed by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) through its social networks.
“With deep pain, the Argentine Football Association regrets to report with great sadness the death of César Luis Menotti, current Director of National Teams and former World Champion coach of Argentina. Goodbye, Flaco dear!”, confirmed the AFA in its account. X official.
The former coach of Boca Juniors, River Plate, Independiente de Avellaneda, Barcelona of Spain and Atlético de Madrid, among others, was born in Rosario (province of Santa Fe) and was one of the most important men in the history of Argentine football. He was also responsible for the Albiceleste embroidering their first star on their chest in the World Cup organized in Argentina in 1978.
As soon as the sad news was confirmed, Claudio Tapia, president of the AFA, was the first to share a heartfelt message. “Dear Flaco, it is an immense pain to have to say goodbye to you. You left us a lot during your time in the Argentine national team and in football. Without a doubt, your passage to immortality will be with the best memories of all of us who love the round. I send a warm hug on behalf of myself and all of Argentine Football to César’s entire family at this moment. See you always dear friend!
Lionel Messi’s heartfelt message for the death of Menotti
Meanwhile, Lionel Scaloni wrote on his Instagram account: “A football Master has left us, thank you for those endearing talks in which you left a mark on us, until always skinny dear.” And Lionel Messi joined in with a story on the same social network that said: “he left us one of the great references of our football. Condolences to his family and loved ones, RIP.”
The South American Football Confederation also left him a warm goodbye. “CONMEBOL mourns the death of César Luis Menotti, soccer legend and world champion as coach of Argentina in 1978. Condolences to family and friends.” For its part, the Copa América tweet wrote: “Thank you for football. Goodbye, Skinny.”
Ubaldo Fillol also remembered him in the best way, with historical clippings: “Farewell, dear César. Thank you for everything you gave to Argentina and to football in general. Personally, I am also grateful that you have given me the opportunity to be YOUR goalkeeper in two World Cups. Your football revolution will be eternal. Hug from the soul to your entire family.”
Mario Alberto Kempes also left a heartfelt message on his social networks: “It is with great regret that I received the news of the death of César Menotti. The departure of such an emblematic and beloved figure in the world of football is an irreparable loss. César Menotti was much more than a colleague, he was a friend and an invaluable mentor to me. His passion for the game, his tactical wisdom and his humility inspired entire generations of players and coaches, including me. I fondly cherish the moments we shared and the teachings that he gave me. His legacy will endure in every goal, in every game and in every heart that loves this sport. In these difficult times, I want to extend my most sincere condolences to the entire family of César Menotti. May they find comfort in shared memories and the positive impact he had on so many lives. You are counting on me in this difficult time and I am here to give you all my support and solidarity. With affection and sadness.”
Kempes and a heartfelt message for the death of Menotti
Regarding clubs, Boca Juniors wrote: “The CABJ deeply regrets the death of César Luis Menotti, former player and coach of our institution and the Argentine National Team. We warmly greet his family and loved ones. Goodbye, Skinny!
For its part, River Plate published: “River Plate regrets the death of César Luis Menotti, symbol of Argentine football, world champion coach in 1978 and former coach of our Club between 1988 and 1989. Our Institution accompanies his family and friends in these moments of deep sadness.”
While Independiente added: “Linked to Independiente at different stages. He was one of the most important and influential figures in Argentine football. We say goodbye to César Luis Menotti, World Champion with Argentina and emblem of a style. We send a big hug to his family and friends. RIP, Skinny.”
In turn, the Avellaneda cast also uploaded a video on the occasion of The Night of the King, where Menotti was contacted to be honored. “For health reasons he was unable to attend, but he left in words what Independiente meant to him and all of Argentine football. Goodbye, Flaco,” they wrote.
Menotti’s last message to Independiente
“Racing Club regrets the death of César Luis Menotti, former player of our institution, world champion as coach with Argentina and flagship of our country’s soccer. We hug his family, friends and loved ones tightly. Goodbye, Skinny! ????????”, published the Academy.
Rosario Central, where he was trained, wrote: “Arroyito de mourning Rosario Central deeply regrets the death of César Luis Menotti and accompanies his family and friends in this difficult moment. “El Flaco was the first World Champion coach with Argentina, he trained and debuted in our Club and was a scoundrel coach in 2002.”
“FC Barcelona wants to express its condolences for the death of the Club’s former coach, César Luis Menotti. Rest in peace,” added his other former team. “See you always, Flaco,” they added in another post.
Atlético de Madrid: “The Atlético family is mourning the death of César Luis Menotti, coach of our club in the 1987/88 season and football legend. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace”.
Horacio Pagani’s message for the death of Menotti
Meanwhile, the classic rival Real Madrid, although he did not manage it, shared a statement: “Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the death of César Luis Menotti, legend of Argentine football and world football. Real Madrid wants to express its condolences and love to his family, his clubs, the Argentine fans and all his loved ones. César Luis Menotti was a player and coach. As a player, he wore the jersey of Rosario Central, Racing Club, Boca Juniors, New York Generals, Santos and Clube Atlético Juventus. He won an Argentine championship with Boca Juniors. As a coach, he became a world football legend. He coached numerous teams around the world and the Argentine national team, with which he became world champion in the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. In Spain, he was coach of FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid. César Luis Menotti has died at 85 years of age. Rest in peace”.
From the political side, Flaco also received messages. Javier Milei, from the “Bilardista school”, was one of them. “RIP. Deep pain for the departure of the leader of a group that has given one of the greatest joys to the country. Although I adhere to another school, it would be foolish to deny the contribution of César Luis Menotti. Goodbye Flaco…”
“A different one in the history of Argentine football. I will never forget our long conversations about the common passion we had. My condolences to the Menotti family,” wrote former national president Mauricio Macri.
For his part, Daniel Scioli, Secretary of Tourism, Environment and Sports of La Nación, wrote: “El Flaco Menotti not only gave Argentine soccer the first world title, but also marked a new era, giving it prestige and organization, transforming the sport that we are passionate about. I regret his physical disappearance, I greet his family and friends and say goodbye with a THANK YOU!!! For his great contribution to football history.”
Meanwhile, journalist Horacio Pagani shared some heartfelt words: “MENOTTI DIED!!! It’s the same as saying that football died. God bless you Flaco dear. With you I learned to distinguish the good things about this wonderful game.”
The emotional farewell messages to Flaco Menotti:
The post by the AFA with which they communicated the death of César Luis MenottiThe post by Chiqui Tapia for the death of MenottiThe gratitude from Scaloni to Menotti on social networksThe heartfelt message from Conmebol for the death of MenottiThe post by Boca Juniors for the death of MenottiThe post of River Plate for the death of MenottiIndependiente’s farewell to MenottiThe heartfelt message of Racing for the death of Menotti, former player of the institutionThe message of Barcelona for the death of MenottiThe message of Atlético de Madrid for the death of MenottiThe message of Conmebol for the death of César Luis MenottiThe heartfelt message from Ubaldo Fillol to César Luis MenottiThe message from the X account of the World Cup for the death of MenottiThe president of the Nation, Javier Milei, also fired Menotti on social networksThe Former president Mauricio Macri also regretted the newsDaniel Scioli, another personality from the political arc, fired César Luis MenottiGimnasia y Esgrima La PlataThe message from the Professional League for the death of Menotti
2024-05-06 00:41:06
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