A visionary whose passion for football and his effort transformed a club into a world reference for success and greatness.
This February 4 They commemorate 115 years of the birth of Alberto J. Armandoa fundamental leader in the history of Boca Juniors. During its extensive management, the club reached great sports successes, consolidated its infrastructure and left a deep mark that lasts until today.
The Xeneize stadium bears his name as a tribute to his legacy, a clear sample of its impact and dedication. In his mandate, transcendental projects were devised that promoted development and expansion, such as the creation of “La Candela” and the Sports City, which, although not completed, reflected their ambition and vision.
Who was Alberto J. Armando
Born on February 4, 1910 in Santa Fe, Alberto José Armando stood out as One of the most influential figures in the history of Boca Juniors. His link began in the ’40s, when he associated with the institution and quickly joined the internal life of Xeneize. His First mandate as president took place in 1954but it was between 1960 and 1980 when he consolidated his leadership.
Armando was the architect of a Expansion and modernization process which included the achievement of several local and international titles. During its presidency, the team won Two Libertadores de Américain 1977 and 1978, as well as the first Intercontinental Cup in 1977. These achievements positioned the club in the elite of world football. In addition, it was essential for the improvement of facilities and infrastructure.
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One of the most relevant milestones of its management was The creation of “La Candela”a training complex that marked a before and after in the Formation of soccer players. Bought a land of more than 50 thousand square meters In 1963, in which courts were built and a space dedicated to the formation of young talents. It was a key place where figures such as Roberto Mouzo, Ángel Clemente Rojas and Diego Maradona were born.
However, His most ambitious project was the sports citya site that began to take shape in 1965. The president of that time planned a mega -structure that would include soccer fields, tennis, an amphitheater, restaurants, Autocine and even a new stadium. Although the economic crisis and the challenges of the country prevented the completion of this work, the initiative remains one of Armando’s dreams that inspired future generations of leaders.
Why the Boca stadium bears its name
On December 27, 2000, at a ceremony at La Bombonera, Boca Juniors stadium was renamed “Alberto J. Armando Stadium”in recognition of its incalculable legacy. Until that time, the installation was named Camilo Cichero, but the decision to change it arose as A tribute to the figure that was in charge of the club for more years and that, under his presidency, he reached some of the greatest achievements in his history.
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The election of his name is no accident: Armando was the president who redefined the current structure of the institutionenhancing football, but also promoting the expansion and modernization of infrastructure. Therefore, the action was a tangible representation to his dedication and his vision of the future, an attitude that led to Xeneize to the top of world football and consolidate as one of the most important clubs in Argentina.
Source: Ambito
