While the legend of French cinema that was Alain Delon passed away this Sunday, another personality, much less known in France, also passed away a few hours earlier. Former coach of Poland between 2009 and 2012, Franciszek Smuda passed away at the age of seventy-six after a long battle with cancer. Former player of the national team, Ludovic Obraniak paid tribute to him.
The one who is now a consultant for different media posted a message on his social networks to salute the memory and at the same time thank the one who called him up for selection a few years ago. Of my 40 selections, I owe him half… Thank you and good luck coach Smuda. ” A few words written above a black and white photo of the former coach.
Three times champion
Franciszek Smuda has had a successful coaching career in his home country, winning the Polish championship three times. He led the Polish national team to Euro 2012. His last assignment was coaching Wieczynska Krakow, which he promoted to the third division.
Suffering from blood cancer for a long time, as reported by local media Lubie KrakowFranciszek Smuda was in the University Hospital in Krakow in recent days. His health deteriorated sharply and his family announced his death on Saturday evening.
