Manuel Lapuente, former Mexican national team coach and Liga MX legend for his work as a coach, died this Saturday, October 25, at the age of 81, confirmed journalist Raúl Orvañanos.
Orvañanos announced the death of the former coach through social media. He played for Monterrey, Necaxa, Puebla, and Atlas.
“A great friend and extraordinary soccer player and coach has passed away. Manuel Lapuente. Rest easy, my friend,” the broadcaster also posted on X, formerly Twitter, to bid farewell to the historic coach.
A great friend and extraordinary soccer player and coach has passed away. Manuel Lapuente.
Rest easy, my friend????????
— Raúl Orvañanos (@RaulOrvananos) October 25, 2025
Manolo is considered one of the best coaches in the history of Mexican soccer, as he is also one of the most successful in the Liga MX and led the Mexican national team to a World Cup.
No further details have been released yet regarding the death of Lapuente, who won a gold medal at the 1967 Pan American Games as a soccer player.
The former coach of the Mexican national team has passed away, but he leaves behind a legacy that will remain in the memory of several clubs and players he trained and forged. Various players played for him at clubs such as Puebla, Ángeles de Puebla, Atlante, Cruz Azul, Necaxa, América, and Tigres.
