Overview

• Manuel Cáceres Artesero, known as Manolo el del Bombo, died on May 1, 2025, at the age of 76 in Villarreal's Hospital Universitario La Plana after a brief hospitalization.
• Manolo was a symbol of Spanish football passion, attending ten World Cups and eight European Championships since 1982 with his drum and signature boina.
• His final public appearance was on March 23, 2025, at Mestalla Stadium, where he cheered Spain to a Nations League Final Four berth after a thrilling penalty shootout win over the Netherlands.
• Manolo owned a bar near Mestalla that served as a hub for fans, but it was permanently closed due to financial struggles following the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The Spanish Football Team expressed condolences, honoring him as a devoted supporter who embodied the spirit of La Roja for over four decades.