Paraguay's most successful leader,
Osvaldo Domínguez
, former president of Olimpia, died this Friday in a private hospital in Asunción, according to various local media.
His son,
Alejandro Domínguez
, president of
Conmebol
, released the information on his X account.
"You were a champion, always brave, always brave, always defiant. From nothing to the top, tireless and admirable worker. A true champion of everything, of life. Rest in Peace Champion! We will always love you!", said the president of Conmebol in its message.
This Saturday the wake of "Tigre" was held, as he was affectionately called by the fans of the Paraguayan club, and the one who surprised by approaching the farewell was
Juan Román Riquelme
, in his capacity as president of
Boca
.
The former Xeneize soccer player was very respectful towards Domínguez, whom he hugged and with whom he spoke for a long time, according to witnesses to the meeting.
Juan Román Riquelme giving his condolences and accompanying Alejandro Dominguez.
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Osvalo Domínguez, remembered for his work with Olimpia, winner of three Copa Libertadores (1979, 1991 and 2002) and one Intercontinental Cup (1979), died at the age of 83.
ODD, as the fans of "the O" called him, was admitted to intensive care in a sanatorium in the capital.
Information about his health was kept secret by his family.
Osvaldo Domínguez with Nery Pumpido, coach winner of the 2002 Libertadores. Photo: Reuter.
Under his mandate and with his motto: "glory is priceless", his club won 14 national titles, 2 Recopa Sudamericana and 1 Inter-American Cup.
"He was an exceptional leader who won everything," the president of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, stressed in a message.
"You inspired entire generations, showing that Paraguayans have no limits when we set our minds. We will always remember you," he said.
With information from Agencies