Juan Román Riquelme, present in Asunción for the funeral wake of Alejandro Domínguez’s father

Paraguay’s most successful leader, Osvaldo Dominguezformer president of Olimpia, died this Friday in a private hospital in Asunción, according to several local media.

Your son, Alessandro Dominguezpresident of Conmebolreleased his X account information.

“You were a champion, always courageous, always courageous, always rebellious. From nothing to the top, tireless and admirable worker. A true champion of everything, of life. Rest in peace Champion! We will always love you!”, said the president of Conmebol in his message.

This Saturday the funeral wake of the “Tigre” took place, as the fans of the Paraguayan club affectionately called him, and those who surprised by approaching the farewell were Juan Roman Riquelmeas president of the Mouth.

The former Xeneize footballer was very respectful towards Domínguez, who he hugged and spoke with for a long time, according to witnesses of the meeting.

Osvalo Domínguez, remembered for his work with Olimpia, winner of three Copa Libertadores (1979, 1991 and 2002) and one Intercontinental Cup (1979), has died at the age of 83.

ODD, as “O” fans called him, was admitted to intensive care in a sanatorium in the capital.

Information about his health has been kept secret by his family.

Under his mandate and with his motto: “glory is priceless”, his club won 14 national titles, 2 Recopa Sudamericana and 1 Interamerican Cup.

“He was an exceptional leader who won everything,” the president of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, underlined in a message.

“You inspired entire generations, showing that Paraguayans have no limits when they decide. We will always remember you,” he said.