The top leader of world football published an emotional post on social networks in tribute to the deceased technical director of Boca.
The president of the FIFAthe swiss Gianni Infantinosaid goodbye to the historic technical director with an emotional message Miguel Ángel Russowhom he defined as “a football man.”
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“I deeply regret the death of the Boca Juniors coach, Miguel Ángel Russo, a football man who gave everything for the sport he loved so much”began the post he shared Infantino in their stories Instagram.


And he added: “Beyond all his titles, we are left with his impressive strength and fighting spirit. We send our condolences to all his loved ones. May he rest in peace.”
Russo began his third cycle as technical director of Mouth in the middle of 2025 and precisely in the Club World Cup of the FIFAan initiative of Infantino which was a great success and whose winner was Chelsea of England.
Miguel Ángel Russo He died this Wednesday afternoon after a long fight against cancer.
Thousands of fans from both Mouth as from other clubs, mainly from Students from La Plata, San Lorenzo and Central Rosarymeet in the Central Hall of Brandsen 805, the Candy box.
Infantino’s message for Russo’s death
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