Alejandro Sabella, coach of Argentina from 2011-2014, passes away

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Former Argentina national team coach Alejandro Sabella has passed away.

Alejandro Sabella, who has been hospitalized for two weeks, has passed away, per reports coming out of Argentina. He coached the Argentina national team from 2011-2014, leading the team to the 2014 World Cup final. He would step down as coach following the World Cup.

He won the 2009 Copa Libertadores with Estudiantes and was seconds away from winning the 2009 Club World Cup against Lionel Messi’s legendary FC Barcelona team. Truly no other words at this time.

Rest in Peace to a great man and thank you for all the memories.

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  2. […] Former Argentina national team coach Alejandro Sabella has passed away. Alejandro Sabella, who has been hospitalized for two weeks, has passed away, per reports coming out of Argentina. He coached the Argentina national team from 2011-2014, leading the team to the 2014 World Cup final. He would step down as coach following the World Cup. He won the 2009 Copa Libertadores with Estudiantes and was seconds away from winning the 2009 Club World Cup against Lionel Messi’s legendary FC […] Alejandro Sabella, coach of Argentina from 2011-2014, passes away […]

  3. Two of Argentina’s former coaches lost this year for Arg. One was a great player another was a great coach.Sad year for Argentinian football……

  4. Nothing to say that hasn’t been said already, RIP coach and thank you for all the memories and you deserved to raise that damn WC trophy as much as all of us fan waited and wanted it forEVER.
    The defense went from “OH SHIT” whenever the opponent broke through the lines to “ITS ALL GOOD” once he took over and installed his system.

    THANK YOU.

  5. Sad to see him leave so early. RIP. The only National coach who could create the right balance in our squad. Always grateful for his ability to build a defensively strong unit . Short glittering head coach career of 5+years with a Copa Liberatores win & WC final appearance. Just hope all the bad news for Argentine football ends with this . It will be so emotional if Argentina manage to win Copa 21.

  7. This is really sad. RIP professor. Last time we had someone who had a solid plan and figured out to get the maximum of the resources he had in hand. Will love and respect you for giving us 2014 WC!

  8. Sad morning from Kathmandu Nepal.
    Indeed sabella was a great Coach who get best out of Argentina.. after 24 yrs he took Argentina into world cup final..very much sad to hear the news.. your sweet memories are still in my heart..if hiquin palacio didn’t missed glorious chances after bilardo you could have a world cup championship coach

  10. Another harsh blow for Argentina and world football in this cruel 2020. One of the greatest coach Argentina have, a humble, gentle and straight talk guy. A tribute for coach Alejandro Sabella. The star that we choose and will wear proudly on our chest. Thank You for so many memories and for the legacy. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace dear Coach.

  13. RIP COACH…THE BEST COACH IN MY OPINION TO BRING OUT THE BEST OF ARGENTINA….VAMOS ALBICELESTE….LET US FKIN WIN THE COPA AND WORLD CUP FOR SABELLA AND MARADONA

  14. By all accounts, a great manager, but a far greater person. Everyone has praise for him as a human being. It is a sad day for all, but a reminder the mark you leave in life is more important than the things you acquire. Life is short, so be kind, generous, and help others when you can.

  15. The only recent coach where I never felt to rely on my prayers as I was confident that every match we played, he was tactically on top. He was very pragmatic and I became a fan of his coaching in no time. We would have won the final if not for Higuain’s unforgivable miss, Leo’s close miss, and Palacios’s miss at the very end.

    May God bless his soul! This year had been hard on us, hopefully, next year things will be different.

  16. More bad news. I have been barely able to watch football with any interest last few weeks with all these news.

    RIP Alejandro.

    I am old enough to have watched Bilardo’s teams play football live but was too young to truly understand and appreciate good coaching live. The best argentine coach in a long time for me. Will never forget him pulling us out of the depths of 2010 and end up going so far.

  17. R.I.P Coach.

    Thank you for bringing me the best moment I ever had from soccer- the 2014 semi final win against Netherland. That was the happiest memory of my soccer life so far.

    It’s sad that NT and young generations are getting worse and worse after you. Please bless our NT from heaven.

  18. I can’t believe how close this is to Maradona. Both died far too early. 60 and 66. Unbelievable. This is the man that guided us to the World Cup final, and nearly won it were it not for bad luck. What he has done for us (and estudiantes) will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace coach

  19. At first Maradona and now sabella……and who are the other ones left? If there’s anyone, take them as well.
    It’s 9th today and 22 days are left before we leave this cursed phase. But, each and everyday feels to me like a year and they don’t seem to pass.
    This is just horrible and just horrible.

    He was the first man I had watched when I started to understand football and I remember each and every memories of the 2014 world cup. And now, he left us.

    May your soul finds peace and love in the hands of father.
    Rest in peace professor.

  22. Very sad to read this. For me, he is a part of the glorious Argentina history, a legend. I always liked him and respected him.

    Rest in peace coach. May God hug your soul.

  23. what the hell is going on this fucking year. really it is too much for me. like it was not enough now and this.

    R.I.P coach.
    your name have already enter with gold letters inside the history book of Argentina.
    you will be remembered too as one special person in our history.

    R.I.P
    GRACIAS POR TODO.

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