Russo’s wake begins at Boca, football world bids farewell | OneFootball

The historic coach has his final farewell in the central hall of La Bombonera, from 10 AM to 10 PM, and will continue on Friday for a few hours. Fans of the Xeneize, the team, and the general public can come to honor the legend of Argentine football.

Miguel Ángel Russo, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 69 surrounded by family and loved ones at his home, is being laid to rest this Thursday, October 9, at La Bombonera, the stadium where he left an indelible mark and an eternal legacy as Boca's coach.

Between 10 AM and 10 PM, both Xeneize fans and the general public can come to Brandsen 805 (Central Hall) to bid farewell to one of the great legends—and most beloved people—of Argentine football. People are already lining up to enter. Additionally, the wake will continue on Friday for a brief period, between 10 AM and 12 PM.

Previously, for about half an hour, Boca players and the entire technical staff attended a more private and intimate ceremony—among the closest ones—before the doors opened.

The club, which announced the news of their coach's death with an emotional message that moved everyone, quickly also informed the suspension of all sports and cultural activities and offered its full support to Russo's family.

The decision by Miguelo's circle, in line with Boca's readiness, was to hold the wake this Thursday at La Bombonera to bid farewell to the celebrated and admired coach who lost his life after a long battle with cancer.

Those who come to Brandsen 805 this Thursday for the wake, whether Boca fans, acquaintances, or simply those who wish to honor and bring their offerings to the coach, will be prohibited from “taking photos or filming in the place to respect the privacy of his family”.

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