This is the sad news on the other side of the Pyrenees this Friday. Journalist Manuel Esteban Fernández, better known as Manolete, died at the age of 68. Passed by Marca, then AS and Cadena Ser, he was a real legend in Spain. A big fan of Atlético de Madrid, he was nonetheless respected by the other Madrid club, Real, who wanted to pay tribute to him.
“”Real Madrid CF, its president and board of directors deeply regret the death of Manuel Esteban Fernández, known as Manolete, one of the most renowned sports journalists in our country. Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and sympathy to its family, its teammates, all their loved ones and all the media of which it was part. Manolete had an extraordinary professional career which led him to become one of the most popular sports journalists in Spain, and he was very appreciated by his colleagues, readers and listeners. He was a big supporter of Atlético de Madrid and our club presents his condolences to all the supporters of Atlético and the club he loved.»»
