Novoa

Novoa, 82, died on July 5, 2026. Novoa was known publicly as a Spanish footballer and manager. José Manuel Díaz Novoa (born 1 January 1944), known as Novoa, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a forward, and a manager. Novoa spent the most of his playing and managerial career linked with Sporting Gijón, but also managed other La Liga sides such as Celta, Real Burgos and Espanyol. Public biographical listings identify Novoa as a Spanish footballer and manager. OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Novoa. This public record remains centered on Novoa's work as a Spanish footballer and manager and the documented milestones of that career.