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Boca Confirms Claudio Úbeda as Interim Coach as Squad Resumes Training After Russo’s Death

The club preserves Miguel Ángel Russo’s staff through December to honor his project.

Overview

  • Assistant Juvenal Rodríguez said Úbeda will lead the first team and he will remain as assistant at least through December to continue Russo’s legacy.
  • Boca returned to work at the Ezeiza complex and held a minute of silence in a circle on the pitch, an image the club shared on its social channels.
  • The match against Barracas Central was postponed following two days of official mourning, with Boca set to host Belgrano next Saturday at La Bombonera.
  • Russo’s body was cremated at Jardín de Paz in Pilar, and the family plans to scatter part of his ashes at Rosario Central’s stadium in line with his wishes.
  • Thousands attended the public farewell at La Bombonera, with delegations from Boca, Rosario Central, San Lorenzo and Estudiantes joining supporters in tribute.