Journalist marked by charisma, Antero Greco died this Thursday, 16th, and personalities speak out mourning the loss
On the morning of this Thursday, the 16th, the death of Antero Greco, a 69-year-old sports journalist who had been undergoing treatment for brain cancer for more than two years. In view of this, several personalities from the world of journalism quickly expressed regret for the professional’s departure.
Names like Paulo Andrade, Everaldo Marques It is Leonardo Bertozzi, who shared the same station with Antero for a few years, were quick to publish a tribute on their social networks. Furthermore, the Palm treesthe journalist’s favorite club, also lamented the loss, as did the Corinthiansthe biggest rival.
Graduated 50 years ago, Antero Greco had the peak of his career at ESPN, while presenting the SportsCenter program, alongside Paulo Soares, known affectionately as Amigão. The duo seemed relaxed, especially when words with double meanings appeared on their respective teleprompters.
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras mourns the death of Antero Greco, one of Brazil’s leading journalists. An exemplary professional and Palestinian at heart, Antero leaves a legacy of love for football and life that will last forever in our hearts. We offer our condolences to… pic.twitter.com/tZQSaAKNnM
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) May 16, 2024
A kind, sweet guy, with an always high spirits, supportive, humble, partner… an admirable, exemplary journalist, with impeccable conduct.
The longing that remains is the size of your heart. Thank you for so much, Anterito.
God bless you. A big kiss. pic.twitter.com/pX5ifiSSTE
— Paulo Andrade (@_paulo_andrade_) May 16, 2024
We will always remember you like this, smiling. You loved to smile. You loved making us smile. Those who only knew the professional saw the work of one of the most sensible guys in our field, an expert with words, written and spoken. Anyone who went beyond that was lucky enough to… pic.twitter.com/TiGcogSmby
— Еveraldo Marques (@everaldomarques) May 16, 2024
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It’s impossible not to laugh with you. It is impossible not to be touched by his kindness in any situation. It’s impossible not to admire their values.
Thank you for dignifying our profession. What an honor to have been able to spend so much time with you and learn so much. pic.twitter.com/jVt8h4cZpk
— Leonardo Bertozzi (@lbertozzi) May 16, 2024
Antero, rest in peace! I will remember the laughter, the games and the learning. Previously, thank you very much. pic.twitter.com/s3qJDYup1W
— Rogerio Vaughan (@rogeriovaughan) May 16, 2024
There is no better way to honor Antero Greco’s memory than to remember him in the joyful way he marked sports journalism pic.twitter.com/ehDB1JwmGi
— Fuh (@gabrielfuh_) May 16, 2024
Antero, thank you for everything, for sharing with Amigão the best pair of anchors in sports journalism, for the laughs, for the serious and clear opinions and for always being on the right side of history.
One of the best we’ve ever had, rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/yKldaR84lP
— Augusto Chidozie 🇧🇷🇳🇬 (@1cesgusto) May 16, 2024
Source: sportbuzz
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