The head of material for the Tri, for more than 30 years, Gonzalo Saldaña, died this weekend and several players and coaches dedicated a message
Gonzalo Saldaña, Head of Material of the Mexican National Team for more than 30 years, died this weekend, confirmed sources in ESPN Digital. Even through social media, players like Guillermo Ochoa dedicated an entry to a pillar of the functioning of the national team.
“Rest in peace, friend. You’re going to be surprised at all times. You were part of enjoying the selection. Hugging to the sky, Gonza,” America’s archer wrote today in his most recent post.
In addition, Ochoa put a history with Saldaña, that was by 28 years in the Tricolor. “Hugs to the sky, friend. You will be very surprised,” added the goalkeeper of the Mexican national team.
My deepest condolences to the family of Gonzalo Saldaña, an amazing human being who collaborated for 28 years in the Mexican national team. QEPD 🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/AVOJ1gKL17
– Miguel Herrera (@MiguelHerreraDT) January 23, 2021
For his part, Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera, also dedicated a message to his social networks in memory of Saldaña.
“My deepest condolences to the family of Gonzalo Saldaña, an incredible human being who collaborated for 28 years in the Mexican national team. QEPD,” said the former national team strategist at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he have the opportunity to live with him.
Gonzalo Saldaña came to the Tricolor 28 years ago and has been part of all the national team processes since his arrival in the team of César Luis Menotti. From that moment until today, he was always on the lookout for the needs of the national elements and put all his effort into making sure nothing was missing during rallies and tours around the world.
In the same way, Joan Carles Osorio, who was the helmsman of the Tricolor at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, sent his condolences, which were accompanied by the coaching staff that went to the World Cup.
“He expresses his feelings of sadness after receiving the disastrous news of the death of our colleague Gonzalo Saldaña, with whom we always had an extraordinary work and personal relationship. Recognizing in him, his tireless willingness to work and his excellence. slow relationship with players and coaching staff “.
The statement was signed by Osorio, Pompilio Páez, Jorge Enrique Rius, Humberto Serra and Mario Marín.