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Boca Official: There will be a wake for Russo at the Candy Box Stadium on Friday and the club will be closed for 48 hours

11:50am, 10 October 2025Football

On October 10, Boca Juniors coach Russo passed away at the age of 69. Boca officially announced that it will hold a wake ceremony for Russo at the Candy Box Stadium this Friday.

Boca Juniors Club Announcement:

Boca Juniors Football Club would like to inform that the wake ceremony of Miguel Angel Russo will be held on Friday at the Candy Box Stadium. The ceremony is only open to relatives and friends.

We sincerely thank all those who were present in person or expressed their sincere gratitude for their affection and respect on this sad farewell day. The entire Boca community grieves with the Russo family. The club will be closed for 48 hours as a mark of mourning and administrative duties will be suspended during this period.

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