El Tri utility, Gonzalo Saldaña, more than 30 years old, died this weekend and several players and coaches dedicated a message to him
Gonzalo saldana, a supporter of Mexico’s national team for more than 30 years, died this weekend, sources confirmed ESPN Digital. Even through social networks, players like Guillermo Ochoa have dedicated a message to a pillar of the functioning of the national team.
“Rest in peace, my friend. You will be missed at any time. You participated in the joy of the selection. Hug yourself to the sky, Gonza “, the American goalkeeper wrote today in his latest publication.
In addition, Ochoa told a story with Saldaña, who stayed in the Tricolor for 28 years. “Hug in the sky, my friend. You will miss him a lot “, added the goalkeeper of the Mexican national team.
My condolences to the family of Gonzalo Saldaña, an incredible human being who collaborated for 28 years in the Mexican national team. RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/AVOJ1gKL17
– Miguel Herrera (@MiguelHerreraDT) January 23, 2021
In turn, Miguel “Piojo” Herrera dedicated a message on his social networks in memory of Saldaña.
“The deepest condolences to the family of Gonzalo Saldaña, an incredible human being who collaborated for 28 years in the Mexican team. RIP,” said the former strategist of the team at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to live with side.
Gonzalo Saldaña came to Tricolor 28 years ago and has been part of all the national team trials since his arrival in César Luis Menotti’s team. From then until now, he has always been aware of the needs of the national elements and has made every effort not to miss anything during rallies and tournaments around the world.
In the same way, Juan Carlos Osorio, who was the helmsman of the Tricolor at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, conveyed his condolences, which were accompanied by the coaching staff who went to the World Cup.
“He expresses his feelings of sadness after receiving the terrible news of the death of our colleague Gonzalo Saldaña, with whom we have always maintained an extraordinary personal and work relationship. Recognizing in him, his tireless willingness to work and his excellent relationship with the players and the coaching staff ”.
The declaration was signed by Osorio, Pompilio Páez, Jorge Enrique Ríos, Humberto Sierra and Mario Marín.