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Former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico coach Radomir Antic passes away

Antic was 71 years old.

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Former Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid coach Radomir Antic passed away this Monday at age 71. Antic is a legend in Spanish football and coached Real Madrid between March 1991 and January 1992.

Here’s Real Madrid’s announcement about Antic’s passing.

Real Madrid C.F, its president and board of directors are deeply saddened by the passing of Radomir Antić, who served as Real Madrid coach between March 1991 and January 1992.

Real Madrid wishes to express its sincerest condolences to his family and friends. These condolences also go out to the whole madridista family and the clubs he represented throughout his sporting career as both a player and coach.
Source: Realmadrid.com

Antic is the only man to ever coach the top 3 teams in Spanish football, even if he’s mostly remembered for his years with Atletico. He also coached Celta, Zaragoza and Oviedo during his years in Spain. He won La Liga and the Copa del Rey for Atletico in 1996.

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