The coach died this Wednesday at the age of 69, after several years of fighting prostate cancer that had been diagnosed in 2017.
The news of the death of Miguel Ángel Russo not only caused a stir in Boca Juniors but also in the entire world of football. After 50 years of experience as a player and coachmarked the history of national sports and was fired on social networks by dozens of leaders from different fields.
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The DT died this Wednesday at the age of 69, after several years of fighting prostate cancer that had been diagnosed in 2017.


He Xeneize regretted the death of the coach, who had led the club since June of this year and who had had previous cycles in 2017 and 2021. “Club Atlético Boca Juniors communicates with deep sadness the death of Miguel Ángel Russo. Miguel leaves an indelible mark on our institution and will always be an example of joy, warmth and effort.. We accompany his family and his loved ones in this moment of pain,” they expressed from institutional social networks.
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The Boca Juniors Athletic Club announces with deep sadness the death of Miguel Ángel Russo.
Miguel leaves an indelible mark on our institution and will always be an example of joy, warmth and effort.
We accompany your family and your loved ones in this… pic.twitter.com/czsB6lmNnq
— Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) October 8, 2025
In addition to Mouth, different Argentine soccer clubs and from different parts of the world fired the renowned coach, who had time Lanús, Vélez, San Lorenzo, Rosario Central, Estudiantes de La Plataamong others.
The world of sports says goodbye to Miguel Ángel Russo
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#DeepPain The Argentine Football Association, through its President Claudio Tapia, deeply regrets the death of Miguel Ángel Russo and sends its warmest hug to family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/SqE0zS3CmY
— AFA (@afa) October 8, 2025
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San Lorenzo deeply regrets the death of Miguel Ángel Russo, who led the Club on two occasions and is a legend of Argentine football.
We accompany his family and loved ones in this sad moment.
Goodbye, Miguelo! pic.twitter.com/sVhilJwQBr
— San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) October 8, 2025
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River Plate deeply regrets the death of Miguel Ángel Russo, coach of @BocaJrsOficial and with an outstanding career in football as a player and manager. Our Institution accompanies their families and loved ones in this sad moment. pic.twitter.com/gSRyRyDhJa
— River Plate (@RiverPlate) October 8, 2025
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See you always, dear Miguel.
The Club Estudiantes de La Plata regrets with deep regret the death of Miguel Ángel Russo, prodigal son and football glory of our institution.
We accompany his family and loved ones in this painful moment. pic.twitter.com/hU44H0a8dS
— Students of La Plata (@EdelpOficial) October 8, 2025
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With deep pain we regret the death of Miguel Ángel Russo.
A gentleman, a man with all the letters who knew how to honor his ability as a coach twice at the head of our team, where he led Fortín to the 2005 Clausura title.
Goodbye, Miguel pic.twitter.com/7EkddsmIsh
— Vélez Sarsfield (@Velez) October 8, 2025
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Deep pain: Club Atlético Lanús regrets the death of Miguel Ángel Russo, who was the institution’s coach in the periods 1989-1994 and 1999-2000, the great architect of the promotions achieved in 1990 and 1992 and an unavoidable protagonist in our growth… pic.twitter.com/KmSQ27VxEZ
— Club Lanús (@clublanus) October 8, 2025
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The Newell’s Old Boys Athletic Club expresses its condolences on the death of Miguel Russo.
We respectfully accompany their families and loved ones in this difficult time.
— Newell’s Old Boys (@Newells) October 8, 2025
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Club Atlético Independiente regrets the death of Miguel Ángel Russo, Technical Director of Boca Juniors and protagonist of Argentine and South American football for several decades.
We send greetings to your family, friends and loved ones in this difficult time, as well… pic.twitter.com/B4rVDbFFJo
— CA Independent (@Independiente) October 8, 2025
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Racing Club deeply regrets the death of Miguel Ángel Russo, coach of the professional team between 2010 and 2011 and with an outstanding career in Argentine football. We send a warm hug to your family, loved ones and friends. pic.twitter.com/7tMcatW3UO
— Racing Club (@RacingClub) October 8, 2025
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CONMEBOL mourns the death of Miguel Ángel Russo, CONMEBOL champion @Libertadores and with an outstanding career in various South American football clubs.
Condolences to family and friends. RIP. pic.twitter.com/0fx9tVDMkK
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) October 8, 2025
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