Messi had a special action with the legendary Argentina coach

Menotti was in charge of the Argentine national team from 1974 to 1982, he was the leader La Albiceleste won its first World Cup on home soil in 1978. As a player, Menotti played for Rosario Central, Boca Juniors and Santos before turning to coaching.

Menotti led a total of 16 different football teams after retiring, including famous clubs such as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, as well as coaching the Mexican national team.< /p>

He returned to the Argentine national team as a director in 2019, and played an advisory role in two championships in Copa America 2021 and World Cup 2022 of La Albiceleste.

Last month, Menotti was hospitalized for severe anemia and had surgery for phlebitis. Tributes are being sent to the great coach of Argentine football, including the Captain of the Argentine National Team - Lionel Messi.

To express special gratitude to the former Argentina and Barcelona coach, Inter Miami superstar Messi sharedshared on Instagram: "One of our outstanding football teachers has passed away. Deep condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP."

The current President of Argentina - Javier Milei also expressed his sadness over Menotti's passing: "RIP. I feel heartbroken by the passing of Mr. A great coach who once brought the greatest joy (the World Cup championship) to the country. Although he follows a different school of thought, it would be foolish to ignore César Luis Menotti's contribution to Argentine football.< /p>

It is known that Argentina has conducted activities to express deep tribute to their former coach, who played an important role in put La Albiceleste pbecome one of the strongest teams in the world.

A minute of silence was held during the first half of the Argentine Confederation Cup final between Velez Sarsfield and Estudiantes to honor Menotti.