Iconic Spain national team superfan 'Manolo el del Bombo' dies at 76
espn.comPublished: 5/2/2025
Summary
"Manuel Caceres, the legendary Spanish football superfan known as 'Manolo el del Bombo,' passed away at 76 after a long and passionate career. He attended ten World Cups, including Spain's historic victory in 2010 but missed the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Despite his absence, he remained deeply loyal to his national team, attending matches far from home like the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where his contributions were honored by the Spanish federation."