Spain cries the death of Manolo 'that of the hype'. The iconic amateur of the Spanish team left its mark throughout the country. The news tear the heart to many. The proof are the signs of affection and the messages of condolence to their family and friends he has received. Your goodbye is a national loss. One of the Valencia CF players who most coincided and connected with Manolo was Fernando Giner. The 'Chufa' has an anecdote with Manolo that perfectly explains the dimension he had. This was reported in Super: “When I was active as a footballer, Manolo was so mythical that the first time I agreed with him when I went to the Spanish team, I was the one who asked him if I could take a picture with him.”
There began a very special relationship. «From that moment on, whenever I saw Manolo on a trip or on the same stands he always looked for him to greet him and thank him for always encouraging us from the stands and spreading with his hype to the fans. It is impossible to count the times that Manolo caused the wave in the stadiums and the times that caused the selection to react to adversity. It will always be our number twelve player and our legend in the stands. Thank you”.
To Carlos Marchena His loss is a “sorrow.” «It is a shame because he was a person who was heritage of the Spain team. As a player and Valencian see him in the European Championships, in the World Cups and for all the fields of Europe sometimes encouraging alone or sometimes covered and always raising the stands … They are images that remain. He was endearing and will always be in the memory of all players ».
Manolo the bass drum with the UEFA Cup and Amedeo Carboni / Super file
Clubs and institutions
Soccer teams from all over the country said goodbye to messages of affection for Manolo. Of course, Valencia, its club beyond the Red. «We deeply regret the loss of Manuel Cáceres Artesero, 'Manolo El del Bombo', emblematic follower of Valencia and the Spanish team. Our sincere condolences to their family, friends and relatives. Dep », The entity of Mestalla expressed.
The institutions also wanted to give it a last goodbye and honor their figure. The mayor of Valencia María José Catalá express: “You knew it was an important game for” La Red “when Manolo's hype traveled kilometers and kilometers. We were lucky that the best animator, more famous and more dear chose Valencia as his house. From Mestalla for the world. Rest in peace, Manolo ».
Also, the president of the Diputación de Valencia Vicente Mompó wrote: «Manolo has left us the hype. It has undoubtedly been the most mythical forof of the Spanish team. The last time his hype sounded was in Mestalla, in that Spain-Low País who today charges more meaning. I am convinced that from above he will continue to cheer up every time the selection and his Valencia CF. Rest in peace, legend ».
From the RFEF and LaLiga
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga They regretted the death of Manolo. «One of our most faithful followers has died, who always accompanied us in the good and bad. We know that you will continue to rumble our hearts. Rest in peace, Manolo. Our deepest condolences to your family and friends », RFEF indicated about the mythical amateur. «LaLiga shows her condolences to the relatives and friends of Manolo Cáceres Artesero, better known as 'Manolo El del Bombo'. We join the pain of all football fans. Rest in peace », The body presided over by Javier Tebas About 'Spain's hype'.
The central government
The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, He expressed his condolences for the death of Manolo, from whom he said goodbye with a “until ever, Manolo.” «All lovers of the Spanish team will miss you. A hug to family and friends. Until always, Manolo », Sánchez pointed out through his networks next to an image of the animator hitting his hype surrounded by other followers of the red.
The Minister of Education, FP and Sports and spokesman for the Government of Spain Pilar Alegría said that Manolo “The bass drum” was the national heritage, the most faithful follower of the Spanish team. ” «All my love for his family and friends, and also for all that hobby that today is a little orphan. Manolo, we will continue winning matches and remembering you », added.
Emiliano García-Pagethe president of Castilla-La Mancha, his native regional, had a special memory for Manolo. «Natural of San Carlos del Valle (Ciudad Real) always showed a lot of love for his land, where we named him a favorite son in 2021. Every time he plays 'the red' we will remember his image and the sound of his hype».
Jorge Azcónpresident of Aragon, where he lived in the nineties, also said goodbye. «He has been a person very dear to all football players, faithful follower of our selection and Oscense and Aragonese of the heart. All my love for your family and friends.
