US EditionManuel Lapuente, Mexico’s Coach at 1998 World Cup, Dies at Age 81
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One of the most proud episodes of Mexican football is summed up in the title that Tricolor won in the 1999 Confederations Cup, which was won under the strategic analysis of the emblematic Manuel Lapuente. That scepter becomes the most outstanding legacy of who was one of the most winning Mexican coaches and who died yesterday at 81 years of age in his native Puebla.
Mexican Manuel Lapuente, who was a footballer, coach of the national team and sports commentator, died this Saturday at the age of 81, the Mexican Football Federation reported in its official X account.
By Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español The Mexican Manuel Lapuente, who was a footballer, coach of the national team and sports commentator, died this Saturday at the age of 81, reported the Mexican Football Federation in his official X account. The Federation lamented the death and referred to Lapuente as “legend of Mexican football as a player and technical director.” CNN has not yet been able to contact the family or representatives of Lapuente. …
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Coach Manuel Lapuente, one of the most successful and influential in the history of Mexican football and who led his country’s selection at the 1998 World Cup in France, has passed away, the national federation reported.
Manuel Lapuente was an iconic figure in Mexican football, both in Liga MX and in the National Team. On October 25, his death was reported.
Mexico's football team is mourning the death of Manuel Lapuente, one of his most emblematic technical directors, at the age of 81.The sad news generated a wave of reactions in the sports arena, with clubs, former players and organizations lamenting the loss and recognizing his invaluable legacy.What happened to the player from Alajuelense who was transferred to the hospital?Lapuente, born in Puebla, forged a trajectory of more than three decades…
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