Sports journalism and football in Mexico are in mourning, after it was announced that during this Wednesday, May 1 and after a year and a half fighting cancer, the iconic commentator and narrator of TUDN, Francisco Villa, lost the battle and his unfortunate death was confirmed at 54 years of age. Quickly, different journalists and Aztec football clubs expressed his sadness and a message of support from him to the family of the faithful fan of the Aztecs. Blue Cross.
After what TUDN made the news official, the sports media environment In Mexico they began to express a series of words and messages of farewell to the chronicler. From his companion, David Faitelsoneven the team of your loves, Blue Crossare part of the users who have expressed themselves regarding the death of town.
Being one of the best-known narrators of recent decades in Mexican sports, the death of Paco Villa It caused a reaction from locals and strangers on social networks. Even colleagues outside the sports field expressed their deepest condolences to the family of the chronicler of TUDN.
“Club América regrets the sensitive death of Francisco “Paco” Villa, narrator and sports commentator for TUDN. We express our deepest condolences and join in the grief that family and friends are experiencing.”
“We deeply regret the death of ‘Paco’ Villa, narrator, commentator and analyst of TUDNMex. We accompany his family, friends and colleagues in these difficult times.
“I am very sorry for the death of Paco Villa. RIP. My prayers are with his family. “It is a hard and terrible blow for the TUDN family.”
“Your voice will forever be part of the history of our football. Thank you for the emotions you transmitted to us with your memorable stories, rest in peace, Paco.”
“I am very sorry for the death of my colleague Paco Villa, an excellent narrator, passionate about Cruz Azul. I didn’t have a professional relationship but we met at the Madrid airport, we talked and I remember that he was very nice and a good man. My condolences, with all affection, to his family and friends. May a good human being rest in peace.”
I deeply regret the death of my dear friend and colleague Paco Villa, one of the best sports writers of all time. Rest in peace.
We will remember the great stories of Paco Villa with great affection. We join in the grief of all the family and friends. RIP.
My brother, a great friend, Paco Villa, has left. I am sure that he now rests in the peace of God. He was a beautiful human being and extraordinary professional. You will always live in my memory and heart!!!!
Paco, you were a great narrator, colleague, journalist, friend and above all person! I will miss you, rest in peace
Dear friend, very generous man, period narrator, inveterate blue crosser, I cannot find words to say goodbye to my dearest Paco Villa, to describe the loss he will make me. He faced the worst prognoses with leonine fortitude… and he died as he lived, with absolute dignity. He rests in peace. Your iconic voice will sound forever. I hug you with great affection, dear Ethel.
Rest in peace dear Paco Villa. I hug Ethel and your entire family with love.
We deeply regret the death of Paco Villa, renowned narrator and sports journalist. We join our prayers so that his family and friends find comfort in the face of this irreparable loss.
Rest in peace Paco Villa. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Today is a sad day for Mexican sports chronicle.
Today we say goodbye to one of the best voices in sports storytelling in this country, goodbye Paco.