In memoriam 7 years without the icon and master of sport tato bimbli

Albanian football on January 9, 2017, received the sad news of the death of an icon in this field. It is learned that Tato Bimbli passed away at the age of 103.Until January 9, 2017, former footballer Bimbli was the only living champion of Skënderbeu’s first title, “Champion,” which he won in 1933. Tato Bimbli, who received the title “Master of Sport” in 1954, worked for many years as a coach and sports official in the city of Korça.In 2009, the footballer was declared “Honorary Citizen” of Korça for his contribution to sports. The news of his death comes shortly after that of Skënderbeu’s goalkeeper, Klani Marjani, who passed away at the age of 102.The Skënderbeu club has also reacted to the death of the Korça football icon, expressing condolences to the Bimbli family.”The football club, President Takaj, the staff, and the players express their sincerest condolences to the Bimbli family.Rest in peace, Tato!Goodbye, champion!” – said in Skënderbeu’s team announcement on January 9, 2017.