May 6 (Bloomberg) -- Sad news came out of Argentine soccer today as it was reported that 1978 World Cup-winning coach
Menotti (name)
passed away at the age of 85. Upon learning the news, prominent members of the soccer community expressed their condolences and respect for Menotti.
At the request of the Ole newspaper, City
Manager Pep Guardiola has published a tribute to Menotti. Pep Guardiola said that he had a deep appreciation for
Menotti died.
The news is very painful and sad. An admirer of Menotti, Guardiola paid his utmost respect to the Argentine soccer legend via text message.
In his tribute, Guardiola wrote: "I am very sad because during my four visits to Argentina we had no less than 30 hours of wonderful conversations, and now this man is gone. Because of his philosophy, I think he was a genius, he was the greatest guide of Argentine soccer ...... Listening to him was like listening to a lecture. Menotti was omnipotent ...... witty, educated, talented. His words were always poetic and always true to his beliefs. He always said that style is not negotiable."
Guardiola also recalled the good times spent with Menotti: "The last time I was in Buenos Aires was in March 2018 and we had another wonderful, long, fun dinner ...... discussing soccer, which I am passionate about, and I just wanted to listen to him. "
At the end of the article, Guardiola lamented: "Few people in a lifetime can give you so many things, and these things can accompany you for a lifetime ......" For the death of Menotti, Guardiola's words of condolence are full of deep love and respect.
