It is with immense sadness that I learned of the passing of my dear friend Shuichi Tamura, at the age of 68, after a battle with cancer.
I had the privilege of seeing him one last time on July 8.
We shared a lunch together with his closest and most loyal friends.
We all knew that his time was limited, yet Shuichi faced those final days with remarkable dignity and courage.
He insisted on welcoming us and inviting us to lunch in his own neighborhood, a final expression of the generosity that always defined him.
When it was time to say goodbye, we embraced each other for a long moment. In that embrace, I felt the affection, loyalty, and profound bond of a friendship that began in 1998 during the FIFA World Cup in France.
From that very first meeting, Shuichi stood by my side throughout my journey in Japan and my entire coaching career.
Through his writing, his enthusiasm, and his unwavering trust in me, he helped keep my football philosophy and my analyses alive in Japan.
For that, I will be forever grateful.
I will also always cherish the memory of our first book together, “Revolution,” a symbol of our friendship and our shared passion.
Today, I have lost a loyal friend, a brother.
But the memories we created together will remain forever engraved in my heart.
I extend my deepest condolences to his sister, his family, and all those who loved him.
Thank you for everything, Shuichi.
Rest in peace, my dear friend.
You will remain in my heart forever.
Philippe 🙏❤️
RIP Franco Baresi. Had the pleasure of playing against him and admiring his world class qualities. Condolences to his family friends and former teammates 💔
🏴🏴 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞: A group of Scotland fans spotted a lone England supporter in a bar... and wasted no time giving him absolute pelters.
🗣️ "Oh, Diego Maradona."
We have already found goal of the season, in the first half of the first competitive round of games this season!
Airdrieonians might have went onto to lose 4-2 at Dundee, but how about this free-kick from the Diamonds’ Sam Fisher!
[📹: @PremSportsTV]
The new Scotland manager needs to cap Robbie Ure in Slovenia on 26 Sept. Scored 11 goals in 11 league games for Sirius in Sweden. Age 22, qualifies for Ukraine through a grandparent. SFA can't afford to overlook goalscoring No.9s like this.
#TartanArmy 🏴