Pain in the River world: Marcelo Gallardo’s father died

He River world goes through a moment of deep sadness after the departure of Máximo Gallardo, father of Marcelo Gallardo and a prominent figure in the club structure. At 65 years old, Maximum died during the early hours of this Saturday in a sanatorium Buenos Airesleaving a legacy of commitment and love for the institution.

“River Plate mourns the death of Máximo Gallardofather of Marcelo and coach of our Legends team. We affectionately accompany our coach and his entire family on this day of deep sadness,” the club expressed through its official X account.

Máximo was not only a pillar in Marcelo’s life, but also a influential figure in the development of River. Since 2019, was part of the children’s and youth projectinitially as a recruiter and, more recently, as coach of the Senior team, which brings together former club players. Under his direction, the team was crowned champion of the Senior League in October 2023, with historic players such as Ariel Ortega, Rodrigo Mora and Chori Domínguez.

The relationship between father and son Gallardo was more than special, marked by the constant support at every stage of the doll’s career. During the presentation of his second cycle as River coach, in August of this year, Marcelo He dedicated some emotional words to his fathere, who could not attend due to health problems.

“I want to thank everyone with all my heart, and especially my old manwhich is not here, which cannot be, but I have it in my heart. We are going to have it again in the hallways,” he said then, visibly excited.

Born in Cordova In a family of nine siblings, Máximo moved to Merlo after losing his father. There he raised his family with Annwith whom she had Marcelo at 22 years old. Before his son achieved fame, worked as a bricklayeril to support his family, always prioritizing his family’s education and dreams.

Máximo’s legacy at River Plate

Máximo Gallardo’s arrival at the club was driven by his relationship with Gustavo Grossiformer director of River’s children’s and youth project. Since its incorporation, sand became a referencenot only for his work as a coach, but also for his connection with the millionaire’s subsidiary in the West of Greater Buenos Aires.

Although he saw his role on the Senior team as a hobby, he took it on with dedication. During an interview a while ago, he shared: “Managing Senior is like a hobby for me. I feel like a baby. I I feel like a loved guy for everything Marcelo didbut his is a very serious job, this is something else, it’s fun.”

From the institution they affirm that His legacy is not only marked by his time at Riverbut also for his humility and love for football, values ​​that he transmitted to those around him.

How the River coach’s path continues

The news of the death reached Marcelo Gallardo on the eve of this Sunday’s crucial match against Central Rosarywhere River will seek to secure its place in the next Libertadores Cup. The closing of the season will be the following weekend against Racingrecent champion of the South American Cup.

The pain over the loss of Máximo Gallardo transcends the sporting field, since his figure will be remembered as a symbol of effort, passion and dedication to football and his family, leaving an indelible mark on River Plate and on all those who knew him.

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