Miguel Ángel Russo, Boca Juniors manager, dies aged 69 | OneFootball

This Wednesday, through X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, Boca Juniors announced the death of Miguel Ángel Russo at the age of 69. The Argentine coach had been facing complications from prostate cancer since 2017.

In September, Russo was hospitalized again due to a urinary tract infection. His last match in charge of Boca took place on September 21, in a 2-2 draw with Central Córdoba in the Argentine Championship.

The veteran coach made his mark in the club’s history by winning the 2007 Copa Libertadores, Boca Juniors’ last title in the competition.

Between 2020 and 2021, during his second spell as head coach, Russo also won the Argentine Championship (2020/21) and the Professional League Cup (2020).

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Through social media, Boca Juniors bid farewell to the coach.

“The Atlético Boca Juniors Club announces with deep sadness the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo. Miguel leaves an indelible mark on our institution and will always be an example of joy, cordiality, and effort. We stand with his family and loved ones in this moment of pain. Farewell, dear Miguel!”, the club wrote,

Miguel Ángel Russo also managed other Argentine teams, such as Lanús, Estudiantes, Rosario Central, Vélez Sarsfield, Racing, Colón, and San Lorenzo, as well as Millonarios from Colombia and Cerro Porteño from Paraguay.

Match between Barracas Central and Boca Juniors postponed

With the death of Miguel Ángel Russo, the match between Boca Juniors and Barracas Central, scheduled for this Saturday (11th) and valid for the 12th round of the Argentine Championship, was postponed. The new date, however, has not yet been set by the Professional Football League (LPF).

“Due to the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo, the match between @barracascentral and @BocaJrsOficial, corresponding to #Fecha12 of the #TorneoBetano Clausura 2025 (which was scheduled for Saturday 10/11 at 2:30 pm), is postponed, still with no new date set,” wrote the LFP in an official statement on X (formerly Twitter).

Death of Miguel Ángel Russo: clubs bid farewell to the coach

River Plate “River Plate deeply regrets the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo, coach of @bocajrs and with an outstanding career in football as a player and manager. Our institution stands with his family and loved ones in this sad moment.”, the club said in an official statement.

Lanús “You will live for all eternity in every heart that beats for Club Atlético Lanús. Miguel Ángel Russo 🇱🇻❤️”, the club said in an official statement.

Estudiantes “Farewell forever, dear Miguel. Club Estudiantes de La Plata deeply regrets the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo, prodigal son and football glory of our institution. We stand with his family and loved ones in this painful moment.”, the club said in an official statement.

Rosario Central “A Warrior of life. A Warrior of Central. 💛💙♾️“, the club said in an official statement.

Vélez Sarsfield “With deep sorrow we regret the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo. A gentleman, a true man in every sense of the word, who honored his role as coach twice at the helm of our team, where he led Fortín to the Clausura 2005 title. Farewell, Miguel 💙”, the club said in an official statement.

Racing “Racing Club deeply regrets the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo, coach of the professional squad between 2010 and 2011 and with an outstanding career in Argentine football. We send a warm embrace to his family, loved ones, and friends.”, the club said in an official statement.

Cerro Porteño “San Lorenzo deeply regrets the passing of Miguel Ángel Russo, who managed the Club on two occasions and is a legend of Argentine football. We stand with his family and loved ones in this very sad moment. Farewell forever, Miguelo!”, the club said in an official statement.

Millonarios “Millonarios FC, its president Enrique Camacho, chairman of the board Gustavo Serpa, the board of directors, the professional team, support staff, and administrative staff deeply regret the passing of Professor Miguel Ángel Russo, close friend and ambassador legend. We will always remember you, Miguel. ✨️Ⓜ️”, the club said in an official statement.

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