This Tuesday, November 9, the news of the sad death of sports journalist Pierre Manrique was confirmed. The presenter had a renowned career nationally and internationally. With a great trajectory, Manrique was born in Arequipa and was a fan of Melgar. In addition, he made a career in Argentina, working for media such as Radio Rivadavia and La Red. In Peru, he worked for RPP Deportes, where he was the director and producer of "Las voces del fútbol", a program in which he shared space with Eddie Fleischman and Miguel 'Conejo' Rebosio.
Following his departure, the Peruvian Football Federation and several Peruvian soccer clubs used their social networks to bid farewell to the communicator.
You can see: The farewell of Pierre Manrique! Messages from colleagues after the journalist's death
Message from the Peruvian Football Federation
The most important entity in national football issued a statement following the death of Pierre Manrique. "The Peruvian Football Federation deeply regrets the departure of communicator Pierre Manrique. Our condolences to his family, friends, and the entire sports journalism family. Rest in peace, Pierre," it said in the letter.
The Peruvian Football Federation released a statement following the death of Pierre Manrique. Photo: Twitter FPF
Message from Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal published a heartfelt message of condolences on their Twitter account: "From Club Sporting Cristal, we regret the sad death of sports journalist Pierre Manrique. We send our condolences to his family and acquaintances," they stated.
Sporting Cristal says goodbye to Pierre Manrique. Photo: Twitter Sporting Cristal
Message from César Vallejo
Deportivo César Vallejo also used their Twitter account to say goodbye to Pierre Manrique. "We express our heartfelt condolences to the family of sports journalist Pierre Manrique. Rest in Peace!" they wrote.
Club César Vallejo says goodbye to Pierre Manrique. Photo: Twitter UCV
Deportivo Municipal
Deportivo Municipal wrote a message on their social networks to say goodbye to the sports journalist and send condolences to his family. "From Club Deportivo Municipal, we regret the sad death of sports journalist Pierre Manrique. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace!"
Deportivo Municipal says goodbye to Pierre Manrique. Photo: Twitter Club Deportivo Municipal