Manolo “El Del Bombo” had followed the Spanish selection for more than 40 years and had moved to support the Roja during ten world Cups. The Spanish Federation paid tribute to him this Thursday.
Manolo walked his drum around the world and used it to proclaim his love for Roja. Manuel Caceres Arteero, better known with the nickname “El Del Bombo” (“The one at the Big Caisse”), died this Thursday, May 1 at the age of 76, after spending several days in the hospital due to respiratory problems.
He encouraged Roja in all the stadiums in the world for almost 40 years and lived 10 World Cup on site. Recognizable by his hat, his flocked jersey of number 12 and his broad smile, Manolo was a landmark for Spanish supporters.
Spanish football tributes
The selection also paid tribute to him this Thursday by posting a photo of him. “One of our most faithful disciples has died, the one who has always accompanied us in the right -time moments. We know that you will continue to make our hearts beat,” wrote La Roja on X. He began to encourage SD Huesca and other regional teams from the places where he lived. He also supported Real Saragosse and Valence.
Manolo will also be buried in Valencia, the club has also published a tribute to its X account. “We deeply regret the loss of Manuel Cáceres ArtèSero, ‘Manolo El Del Bombo’, an emblematic disciple of Valencia and selection.” Manolo ended up living in Valence where he established his bar next to the Mestalla stadium, as the newspaper reports As. The announcement of his death aroused great emotion in Spain.
