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World Cup 2022, Argentina: After Maradona, the legendary billiard player Messi followed with the trophy
The legendary coach of Argentina and Diego Maradona in winning the 1986 World Cup, Carlos Bilardo watched Lionel Messi’s triumph on TV despite his many health problems.
THE Carlos Bilardo He coached Diego Maradona in the 1986 triumph while they also reached the 1990 World Cup final together, with a different fate.
At 84 and with many serious health problems, the veteran coach witnessed Argentina’s third win of the trophy and even watched it on TV.
A photo shared by his relatives on social media shows the legendary coach looking at Lionel Messi’s World Cup trophy after the victorious final against France.
It is recalled that two years ago, when Maradona died, doctors initially hid this tragic development from Billardo so as not to endanger his life. Finally, they gradually informed him about the tragic event.
In this case, the update has just… brought to life a personality who has made his own history in Argentine football.
Source: sport 24
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