At 85 years old, César Luis Menotti passed away, the first technician world champion with the Argentine National Team.
The news of his death was confirmed by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), through your official account X (ex Twitter).
“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. @Argentina“, read the message issued by the mother entity of Argentine football.
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The message from the AFA for the death of César Luis Menotti
There will be a minute of silence at halftime of the League Cup final for the death of Menotti
Likewise, the AFA confirmed that after the first half of the final that Estudiantes and Vélez are playing in Santiago del Estero, will be celebrated a minute of silence for the death of César Luis Menotti.
Menottiwho recently worked as General Director of National TeamsDuring his career, he was characterized by his aggressive style, good handling of the ball and the constant association between the footballers on the field, making him one of the world leaders.
In his career as a footballer, Skinny he served in 1960 with his debut in Rosario Central, a club in which he spent four seasons. Later, he would also have a stint at Racing, Boca, Juventus in Turin and San Pablo in Brazil.
