Unforgettable scandal maker makes a television debut. Decade after his demise, his long-awaited ambition is realized.
Guillermo Nimo, a name synonymous with controversy and charisma, captured the hearts of many Argentines during his illustrious career in media, football, and refereeing. Born in Buenos Aires, Nimo was the only child of a housewife and an employee of the Jockey Club.
Nimo's love for football was evident from an early age, and he reached the position of goalkeeper in the lower divisions of GEBA and in the Reserve of Huracán. His passion for the sport was matched only by his passion for nightlife, a trait that would remain with him throughout his life.
Nimo's career took an unexpected turn when he transitioned from football to refereeing, becoming an international referee. However, it was a controversial match he refereed in 1968 between Vélez and River that would make him a household name. The questionable call he made in that game would affect the outcome of the game and spark debates that continue to this day.
After this incident, Nimo continued as a referee for another year before resigning due to issues with the referees' union and personal reasons. This marked the beginning of Nimo's journey into the world of media.
Nimo later became a significant figure in the media, appearing on TV shows and even in movies. He hosted a successful radio show, Nimo no perdona, on Radio La Red and Cooperativa, which lasted over a decade. His distinctive style, often featuring striped suits, dazzling ties, cufflinks, bracelets, a cigarette holder, and diamond rings, made him a style icon.
Nimo was also a well-known critic, known for his catchphrases "At least, that's how I see it", "exceptional", "sic, sic", and "Pirincho Advisor". He shared the stage with some of the biggest names in Argentine entertainment, including José Marrone, Gogó Rojo, Osvaldo Pacheco, Carmen Barbieri, and Edda Díaz, in productions like Polémica en el Teatro and El Revistón.
In 2007, Nimo married a woman thirty years younger than him, but they later separated in 2010. Despite his personal struggles, Nimo continued to shine in the media spotlight. His last TV appearance was at the beginning of 2012 on the program El show del fútbol.
On January 11, 2013, Nimo suffered a health crisis and passed away the next day. Ten years after his death, his remains were cremated and scattered in one of his favourite places, the Palermo Hippodrome, a wish fulfilled by his friends and lawyer.
Nimo's life was a testament to his passion for football, nightlife, and entertainment. Despite the controversies that surrounded him, he will always be remembered as a larger-than-life figure in Argentine popular culture.
In the later stages of his career, Guillermo Nimo expanded his influence beyond sports and ventured into the realm of entertainment, hosting popular radio shows and appearing on television. One of these shows, Nimo no perdona, on Radio La Red and Cooperativa, lasted over a decade.
Moreover, Nimo became a well-known figure in European leagues, particularly Laliga, as he critiqued sports events and shared stages with celebrities like José Marrone, Gogó Rojo, Osvaldo Pacheco, and others in shows like Polémica en el Teatro and El Revistón.
Lastly, despite his controversies and personal struggles, Nimo's passion for entertainment and sports, and his undeniable charisma, cemented his place as a significant figure in Argentine news and entertainment.
