This Tuesday, November 9, the departure of Pierre Manrique, a sports journalist with a great career in Peru and Argentina, was confirmed. The Arequipa-born communicator was a commentator on RPP, where he gave an exciting celebration back in 2017 when the Peruvian national team defeated Ecuador in the altitude of Quito.
\"The curse is over and now I'm going to cry. I don't give a damn about crying. I can't believe it. Peru has just won 2-1 against Ecuador here in Quito. The curse is over, we have won for the first time in this impossible stadium,\" said the remembered producer and journalistic director.
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Pierre Manrique practiced the profession for several years in Argentina, working for ESPN, Radio Rivadavia, and Radio La Red. In Peru, he was in charge of "Las voces del fútbol," along with other colleagues who went live through the airwaves of Radio Unión.
The confessed Melgar fan had been experiencing health problems in recent days, which is why he was not part of the radio program he had.
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Pierre Manrique: FPF and Peruvian clubs say goodbye
After his departure, the Peruvian Football Federation and several Peruvian football clubs used their social media accounts to bid farewell to the communicator. \"The Peruvian Football Federation deeply regrets the passing of communicator Pierre Manrique. Our condolences to his family, friends, and the entire sports journalism family. Rest in peace, Pierre,\" the entity expressed in its letter.
Sporting Cristal posted a heartfelt message of condolences on Twitter: \"From Sporting Cristal Club, we regret the sensitive passing of sports journalist Pierre Manrique. We send our condolences to his family and acquaintances.\"
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César Vallejo also used their Twitter account to bid farewell to Pierre Manrique. \"We express our deepest condolences to the family of sports journalist Pierre Manrique. Rest in peace!\" they wrote.
Deportivo Municipal also joined the emotional farewell chain. \"From Deportivo Municipal Club, we regret the sensitive passing of sports journalist Pierre Manrique. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace!\"