JAKARTA - The Argentine public's tears have yet to dry up because of Diego Maradona's departure, now the former Tango Team manager Alejandro Sabella has died at the age of 66.
Former Argentina player and manager Alejandro Sabella died on Tuesday at the age of 66, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced.
AFA wrote on Instagram: "@afa, through its President Claudio Tapia, deeply regrets the death of Alejandro Sabella, the former coach of @Argentina, and sends the warmest hugs to your family and loved ones."
Launching Sky Sports, Wednesday, Sabella died of prolonged illness. He has been in hospital since November 26 and has undergone cardiac care surgery.
Sabella's condition worsened and she had to use a respirator due to difficulty breathing. Unfortunately his life could not be helped.
The sad news comes less than two weeks after the death of Sabella's former international teammate Diego Maradona.
The former midfielder played eight times for his country and led Argentina to the 2014 World Cup final while in charge. They were beaten by Germany in Brazil in extra time.
Sabella began his career in his homeland at River Plate before leaving for England in 1978, playing for Sheffield United and Leeds for three years.
He then returned to Argentina with Estudiantes and won the South American Copa Libertadores title. He then coached the national team from 2011-2014.
"Sheffield United are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Alejandro Sabella. Rest in Peace, Alex," The Blades tweeted.
Sheffield United are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player, Alejandro Sabella. Rest in Peace, Alex. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/n2numIKK7m
- Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) December 8, 2020
While Leeds wrote: "The thoughts of everyone at #LUFC with the friends and family of former midfielder Alejandro Sabella, who is sadly dead. RIP Alex."
The thoughts of everyone at #LUFC are with the friends and family of former midfielder Alejandro Sabella, who has sadly passed away. RIP Alex
- Leeds United (@LUFC) December 8, 2020
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