Manolo, the famous Spanish supporter worldwide, on his real name Manuel Cáceres Artesero, also known as “Manolo el del Bombo”, died at the age of 76, informs El Pais.
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Manolo spent his last days in a hospital in Villarreal, after accusing respiratory problems. His last public appearance took place at the end of March. Failed for years from the stadiums, Manolo last appeared at a match in March, when he was in the stands on Mestalla for Spain – the Netherlands.
Manolo has accompanied the national team since 1982, at the World Cup hosted by Spain. Since then, it has been to another 9 worlds and 8 editions of the euro. The last World Cup in which he participated was the one in Russia, in 2018. At the final tournament in Qatar, Manolo received access to matches from the Spanish federation, as did air tickets, but could not find accommodation on the last hundred meters, so he could not reach Doha.
The national of Spain transmitted a message of condolences through social networks: “One of our most faithful supporters, who has always been with us, for good and hard. We know you will continue to make our hearts vibrate. Rest in peace, Manolo. We convey the most sincere condolences to the family and friends ”.
Born in the strange real, he moved to Huesca, then to Valencia. In 2020, he closed the bar he had in the city and said he was in a “very bad” financial situation.
