New Delhi: Serbias Radomir Antic, who is famed as to be the only person to manage Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona, has died after prolonged illness. He was 71.
Antic, whose managerial career spanned 27 years, passed away on Monday.
His finest achievements, including an historic LaLiga and Copa del Rey double in the 1995-96 campaign, came at Atletico Madrid.
“The Atletico de Madrid family is mourning the passing of Radomir Antic, one of our legendary coaches. You will forever live in our hearts. Rest in peace,” the club tweeted.
He also managed Barcelona during the second part of the 2002-03 campaign after replacing sacked Louis van Gaal. “The Barca family mourns the loss of a man who was deeply beloved in the world of football. Rest in Peace,” the club said.
The Serbian also had a 10-month spell with Real between March 1991 and January 1992.
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