Former Argentina Head Coach Alejandro Sabella dies at 66

Ex-Argentina Head Coach Alejandro Sabella, 2014 World Cup Finalist had for almost two weeks been hospitalised before passing away on Tuesday 8.

Alejandro Sabella. Photo: Gabriel Rossi/LatinContent via Getty Images

According to Goal.com

Former Argentina and Estudiantes coach Alejandro Sabella has passed away at the age of 66 following a long illness.

Sabella was hospitalised on November 26 in order to undergo emergency heart treatment, the day after Diego Maradona died at his Tigre home.  

The ex-trainer initially responded well to treatment, but his condition worsened after he suffered an infection and he remained in intensive care for almost two weeks in a private clinic in Belgrano, Buenos Aires. 

On Tuesday Sabella took another turn for the worse and he was connected to a respirator after being unable to breathe for himself, passing away at midday local time.

"The AFA's Liga Profesional de Futbol family deeply regrets the passing of Alejandro Sabella, and is with all his loved ones at this sad time," the Argentine top flight's Twitter account confirmed on Tuesday as it paid his respects to the late coach. 

"Rest in peace, Professor."