As of March 16, 2025, there have been no reports indicating that Atlético Mineiro’s head coach, Cuca, has announced the death of his wife. Cuca, whose real name is Alexi Stival, was reappointed as the head coach of Atlético Mineiro in December 2024 for his fourth tenure with the club. This appointment came after the departure of Argentine manager Gabriel Milito earlier that month. citeturn0search0
In previous instances, other football coaches have experienced personal tragedies involving their spouses. For example, in March 2023, Al Hilal’s coach, Ramón Díaz, suffered the loss of his wife in a car accident. citeturn0search11 Similarly, in September 2021, former Verona, Genoa, and Empoli coach Attilio Perotti’s wife died in a tragic accident. citeturn0search9
However, regarding Cuca and Atlético Mineiro, there is no current information to suggest such a personal loss.
