Legendary football coach Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to World Cup victory and coached top clubs like Barcelona, has sadly passed away at the age of 85. The iconic Argentinian died on Sunday after a long illness that had kept him out of the public eye in recent months. Reports indicate that he had been battling severe anemia and was hospitalized for a month before his death.
Menotti will always be remembered for his role in guiding the Argentina national team to victory in the 1978 World Cup, where they defeated the Netherlands in the final on their home soil. His innovative social and football philosophy challenged traditional views in Argentina and around the world. He also had a profound impact on football as a whole, with his coaching career including stints at top clubs like Barcelona, where he led them to several domestic titles before stepping down in 1984.
Despite retiring from coaching, Menotti remained involved in football and was appointed as the director of the Argentina national teams in 2019. However, his declining health forced him to resign from this position earlier this year. His legacy will forever live on as a true pioneer in the world of football, leaving an indelible mark on the sport that he loved so dearly.
