Boca Juniors' official accounts made an emotional post in tribute to former head coach Miguel Ángel Russo, who died last October and would have turned 70 this Thursday. «I believe in your smile, I believe in myself if I see you today and you ask me not to give up: I continue for you. We miss you every day,» was the message that Boca published on its digital platforms for the anniversary of the birth of one of the most important head coaches in its history. Russo died last October 8 while still head coach of Boca, after a battle with a tough illness, which caused a worldwide stir. «Miguelo» had three periods as head coach of Boca. In the first, in 2007, he made history by winning the Copa Libertadores, while in his second stage, between 2020 and 2021, he won the 2019/20 Superliga and the 2020 League Cup. During his last period at the club, Russo coached the «Xeneize» at the FIFA Club World Cup and was in the midst of the dispute for the 2023 Clausura Tournament of the Professional Football League. After his death, the person in charge of taking his place on Boca's bench was Claudio Úbeda, who was his assistant coach. Another club that greeted Russo was Rosario Central, where he starred in very important moments such as the promotion to the First Division in 2013 and the title in the 2023 League Cup. «Wherever you are, happy birthday Miguel».
