Slovenian coach Matjaž Kek is mourning: His father has passed away, and assistant coach Boštjan Cesar will lead the team in the match against Malta
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Slovenian national team is on the verge of departure to Malta, where they will play their first official match of the year, they were shaken by tragic news. Franc Kek, the father of Slovenian coach Matjaž Kek, has passed away. Consequently, the latter will not travel to the island in the Mediterranean; instead, the team will be led by assistant coach Boštjan Cesar.
“Various things happen in life, we have been together for quite some time, and I believe that we will make the best out of this situation. However, the most important thing will be the pitch. If the result is right in the end, things will go in the right direction, I believe,” Boštjan Cesar sent words of encouragement and support to his boss at the press conference.
The captain of the national team, Jan Oblak, added: “Unfortunately, not everything in life is always beautiful. But here is the whole team, coaching staff, physiotherapists, economists. Together, we are in good times and bad. The coach knows that we are here for him. If you have the right people around you, then it’s definitely easier.”
Like many in the Kek family, Franc Kek was also devoted to football. He won the national championship with Maribor in 1961, and he wore the purple jersey a total of 51 times. He also played for the former city rival Železničar.
The editorial team of the website Planetnogomet.si expresses sincere condolences to the Slovenian coach on his loss.
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet
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