Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo dies at the age of 69

Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo died on Wednesday at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer, the club said.

Russo, who has been cared for at home in recent months after several hospital stays, was forced to step down from his daily management duties due to his illness.

However, despite his deteriorating health, he was actively involved with the team and maintained close contact with his coaching colleagues and the club hierarchy.

Russo had three spells in charge at Boca, helping him win the Copa Libertadores trophy in 2007 and secure the Argentine title with the club in 2020, before guiding him to this year’s Club World Cup.

Outside of Argentina, Russo held leadership positions at Universidad de Chile, Spain’s Salamanca, Mexico’s Morelia, as well as Alianza Five, Cerro Porteno, Millarios and Saudi Arabia’s al-nassrs.

Russo, a former Estudiantes player, made more than 400 appearances for the club and won two league titles.

Published on October 9, 2025