César Luis Menotti, one of the most important men in the history of Argentine football, died. The man from Rosario, the architect as coach of the first star of the National Team in the 1978 World Cup, died this Sunday at the age of 85 after two health problems in recent weeks and multiple hospitalizations.
Although he had a good career as a footballer, mainly in the Rosario Central of his loves and with brief spells in Racing, Boca and Pelé’s Santos, Flaco reached his splendor as a coach. Not only for his achievements, but for having left a school to follow that endures over time with hundreds of disciples: Menottism.
– “You can stop running, stop playing for long minutes… The only thing you can’t do is stop thinking.”
Menotti began his journey on the substitute benches with a brief stint at Newell’s, but it was the colorful 1973 champion Huracán that catapulted him to a National Team that came from one role to another. He knew how to right the ship, with his style, to conquer the world from home, in ’78. The following year, with a brilliant Diego Armando Maradona (whom he had to leave out of the Major League), he also achieved it at the youth level in Japan.
After the tough elimination from the ’82 World Cup, he left the position and went to lead the Diez in Barcelona, where he won three titles. There he also began to forge the endless duel with Carlos Salvador Bilardo, his successor in the Albiceleste and leader of a completely antagonistic thought, which divided the waters of Argentine football at the end of the 20th century.
Menotti also managed Boca in two periods, had three spells at Independiente (plus one as manager) and worked at Atlético de Madrid, River, Peñarol, Rosario Central, Sampdoria and two Mexicans -Puebla and Tecos-, until his retirement in 2007.
Always an authoritative voice, in recent times he dedicated himself to being a man of decision and permanent consultation in the management of the national teams. He was key to patiently supporting the process led by Lionel Scaloni in the Major, who without previous experience went from interim to champion of America and the world.
His legacy will be eternal. For this reason, a countless number of sports figures expressed their sadness this gray Sunday over his physical departure. From Lionel Messi, through Lionel Scaloni, to Ubaldo Matildo Fillol and Pablo César Aimar, who is named in honor of him. A large part of the Argentine soccer clubs of all categories also fired him.
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The image of Flaco is present in the Lionel Andrés Messi Premises of the Argentine Football Association in the Buenos Aires town.
Kun Agüero’s emotional message to César Luis Menotti
The former forward was full of praise for Flaco, who was his coach at Independiente and described him as “the most influential in his career.”
Eduardo Domínguez and his tribute to Menotti after the consecration of Estudiantes
“I did not know him personally, obviously he left a marked mark on Argentine football and on international football in the National Team. We must treasure him, we must value him. No matter what is said, the people of Estudiantes respect him and have respected him. When the minute of silence began, people were heard from the Estudiantes stands asking people to shut up. So the respect that the Estudiantes people have for the heroes and the people who leave their mark on Argentine football is admirable, and obviously there is. “We must respect those situations that he left us and we must promote what he gave us.”
Lionel Messi and a heartfelt tribute to César Luis Menotti
The captain of the Argentine National Team fired Flaco, with whom he met during his time as Director of National Teams.
River tribute to César Luis Menotti
El Flaco had a cycle at the club between 1988 and 1989 and El Millonario paid tribute to him on the day of his death.
Ubaldo Fillol also paid tribute to César Luis Menotti
El Pato and great figure of the Argentine National Team, world champion in 1978, said goodbye to Flaco with an emotional post.
Lionel Scaloni and his condolences on the passing of Menotti
The coach of the Argentine National Team paid tribute to Flaco, who opted for him to take the reins during his time as Director of National Teams and walked his same path by being the first world champion coach with the Albiceleste.
The last goodbye to Menotti for now would be an intimate family ceremony
Initially, the intention is for Flaco’s final farewell to be at an intimate wake, although Huracán has already let Menotti’s family and friends know that they have the Tomás A. Ducó stadium available if they wish.
Independent and a heartfelt tribute to César Luis Menotti
El Rojo fired Flaco, who had multiple cycles at the head of the club and was also a sports manager.
Racing tribute to César Luis Menotti
El Flaco had a cycle as a player in the Academy and the institution did not hesitate to pay tribute to him when his death was confirmed.
Barcelona fired César Luis Menotti
El Flaco had a cycle in the Blaugrana team as a coach and the club itself also paid tribute to him when his death was confirmed.
From the inside, this is how the minute of silence for César Luis Menotti was experienced in Estudiantes vs. Velez
The death of César Luis Menotti came to light during the first half, so the tribute took place before the start of the second half.
The minute of silence for César Luis Menotti in the final of the Professional League Cup
The duel between Estudiantes and Vélez delayed the start of the second half to pay tribute to Flaco, who was respected with great respect by both sides in an emotional moment.
Huracán pays tribute to César Luis Menotti
El Globo fires the coach of the legendary team that managed to become champion of the 1973 Metropolitano, an indelible cast in the history of Argentine soccer and that catapulted Flaco to the Argentine National Team.
Rosario Central and a heartfelt tribute to César Luis Menotti
El Canalla fires one of his own. The Auriazul team mourned the death of Flaco, who knew how to be a player and coach of the institution as well as being a fan of the Rosario Academy.
Boca dismissed César Luis Menotti
Xeneize sent its condolences for the death of Flaco, former player and coach of Club de la Ribera.
Claudio Tapia and his last goodbye to César Luis Menotti
The president of AFA issued a message to pay tribute to Flaco, world champion of the 1978 World Cup in Argentina and current Director of National Teams.
There will be a minute of silence for Menotti at halftime of the final between Estudiantes vs. Velez
AFA made official the news and the tribute that will be paid to Flaco at the Único Madre de Ciudades stadium in Santiago del Estero.
AFA confirmed the death of César Luis Menotti
The Argentine Football Association revealed the news of the death of the 1978 Argentina World Cup champion coach and current National Team Director.
2024-05-06 00:40:00
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