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Two weeks after Maradona's death, another iconic Argentine coach dies
In this file picture taken on July 5, 2014 Argentina's coach Alejandro Sabella gestures during a quarter-final match between Argentina and Belgium at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Sabella, coach of the Argentine world runner-up in Brazil-2014, died on December 8, 2020 aged 66.
Photo credit: Juan Mabromata | AFP
What you need to know:
- This comes barely two weeks after the country's iconic footballer Diego Maradona passed away.
- Maradona, one of the all-time greats, died on November 25.
- Sabella, who played for Leeds United and Sheffield United during his career as a midfielder, had picked up a virus while receiving treatment in a Buenos Aires clinic and his health deteriorated.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentine coach Alejandro Sabella, who led the national team to the final of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, has died at the age of 66 from cancer, local media reported on Tuesday.
