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 Skenderbeu’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 Korc.In 2009, the footballer was declared “Honorary Citizen” of Korc for his contribution to sports. The news of his death comes shortly after that of Skenderbeu’s goalkeeper, Klani Marjani, who passed away at the age of 102.The Skenderbeu club has also reacted to the death of the Korc 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 Skenderbeu’s team announcement on January 9, 2017. In this exclusive report, we delve further into the significance of this event and its impact on the local community. The story brings forward exciting details that underline why this development is noteworthy for fans and citizens alike. We also explore the broader implications this may have on the team’s or individual’s future endeavors and community engagement.