Matías Almeyda's Father Passes Away Due to COVID-19 Complications

After several days hospitalized at Hospital Pintos in Buenos Aires (Argentina), Óscar Almeyda, father of San Jose Earthquakes coach Matías Almeyda, passed away on Tuesday due to COVID-19 complications.

The sad news was confirmed by Silvia Calcagno, mother of the Argentine coach, who is also hospitalized with coronavirus.

"While I am in the hospital bed recovering from COVID, my husband Óscar Almeyda died right next to me. A lifetime together and today I cannot say goodbye as I would like, but God decides things. What can I say? I am devastated, I would love to be with my entire family, but I can't. Óscar, you will always be in my heart. I loved you and will love you until the day we meet again, love of my life," she posted on her Facebook account.

Óscar Almeyda had an important career as a coach in the lower divisions of Argentina and in the First Division. He managed clubs such as Vélez Sarsfield and Boca Juniors.

MEXICO'S LOVE FOR HIM

Chivas de Guadalajara fans have a great memory of Don Óscar. When the team won the Clausura 2017 under the direction of Matías Almeyda, he got onto the field to celebrate the title with his son and the players.

The San Jose Earthquakes are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matías Almeyda's father, Oscar, and extend heartfelt condolences to the entire Almeyda family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/ivZ9j7CHco