Lionel Messi joins tributes for Miguel Ángel Russo | OneFootball

On his Instagram account, the captain of the Argentina National Team, Lionel Messi, posted a farewell message for Miguel Ángel Russo, the Boca coach who passed away last Wednesday at the age of 69 after battling a serious illness.

“Rest in peace, Miguel. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and everyone close to him,” commented the Inter Miami forward in a story on this social network, as a tribute to the experienced coach who managed Xeneize and San Lorenzo this year.

In addition, the Argentina National Team also paid tribute to Russo. Upon hearing the sad news during last Wednesday’s training session in Miami, Lionel Scaloni gathered the players to observe a minute of silence at midfield.

For his part, Leandro Paredes, who is currently called up to the Albiceleste and was coached by Russo upon his return to the Ribera squad, also spoke out on his Instagram account with a heartfelt farewell message for the coach.

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