RNE sports journalist Chema Candela dies

José Maria 'Chema' Candela He died this Thursday at his home at age 59 from the coronavirus. The historic journalist of Radio Nacional and Televisión Española covered the information of the Atlético de Madrid.

Candle He had been in serious condition for a week due to the spread of the coronavirus. A tweet from his partner José Luis Toral warned of his death: “I still can't believe it, FRIEND of mine. Chema Candela, an excellent person who is surely already in heaven. We criticized a few weeks ago that no measures were taken against the damn virus and now it seems to have taken you. “

RNE He confirmed the news and said goodbye to his partner: “Our colleague Chema Candela has passed away. Rest in peace. We are going to miss you very much.” While Radio Gazette He also dedicated a tweet to the journalist: “Until always friend and colleague. We will miss you Chema Candela.” Minutes later, his fellow professionals showed their condolences.

The Atlético de Madrid also fired the information professional, who for so many years covered the information of the mattress club: “The Club Atlético de Madrid, on behalf of its president, Enrique Cerezo, of its CEO, Miguel Ángel Gil, and of the Board of Directors wants to convey its sincere condolences to the relatives, friends and colleagues of the National Radio of Spain of José María Candela for such an irreparable loss. Rest in peace “