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Liverpool were "deeply saddened" on Tuesday by the death of Michael Robinson, one of their staff during the historic 1984. season. "Everyone's thoughts at Liverpool are with Michael's family and friends. in this sad moment, "said the 'red' club. For its part, Club Atlético Osasuna, where Robinson played between 1987 and 1989, was "dismayed" by the death, and assured that his legacy "will always remain with us."

Throughout the morning, the signs of pain followed one another among the most outstanding members of Spanish football. "We will always remember him as one of the best commentators on the broadcasts of LaLiga matches. Michael leaves a great void, both personally and professionally," said the body chaired by Javier Tebas.

Thebes himself also wanted to convey his condolences. "Dear Michael. Today you have started another one of your multiple trips. This will be different, it will not be to tell us what happens in a great game, but surely every time the ball rolls we will remember your peculiar accent, your sense of humor" , the Huesca executive tweeted.

"He never lost his smile"

Cádiz CF, another club in Michael's heart, said goodbye to whoever was his advisor. "We will never walk alone because we will never forget you," stressed the yellow club about Robinson, who in 2019 was named Adoptive Son the capital of Cádiz.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), issued a succinct farewell note through its president, Luis Rubiales. "All of us who form this institution wish to express our condolences to his family and friends."

Finally, Carlos Martínez and Julio Maldonado, two of their regular companions in the broadcasts, also made their grief public. " You'll never walk alone . You will always be with me," Martinez wrote succinctly. Maldonado, who also shared 30 years of profession, drew an emotional profile of his friend. "Michael is eternal because he is part of many people's lives. Until the last day he did not lose his smile. Nothing will be the same without you."

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