Atletico Madrid coach offers condolences to Castro's family

IANS

Madrid, Nov 26 (IANS) Argentine football coach Diego Simeone sent his condolences to the family of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro on Saturday.

The Atletico Madrid coach conveyed great respect and condolences to Castro's family during a press conference on the eve of the Atletico-Osasuna match in La Liga, reports Efe.

Castro died late on Friday at the age of 90. The news was announced in an address on state television by the leader's brother and current president Raul Castro.

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