The mystery surrounding the alleged death of Pedro Sarmiento

The morning of October 30 was marked by confusion and pain in the world of Colombian football afterwards the news of the presumed death of Pedro Sarmiento Solísan outstanding coach who left an indelible mark on national sports. The information was revealed by the journalist Ricardo Orrego in the program Mañanas Blu, which shared that Sarmiento has been fighting cancer for several months and that, despite the initial hopes, he had a relapse.

However, in an unexpected twist, Spokesmen for the Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital in Medellín denied the news. In a dialogue with Infobae Colombia, they said that the famous coach, 68 years old, remains in serious condition, but alive. The hospital also emphasized that Neither the family nor the medical center have issued an official statement.asking for respect for the privacy of the coach and his family at this difficult time.

Shortly after this news, the journalist Wbeimar Muñoz confirmed through his X account that Francisco Maturana, another Colombian soccer icon, had been in contact with him and verified that Pedro Sarmiento was still alive: “Pedro is not dead, he is breathing and warm here, we are with Bolillo. talk to him“.