Boca will shine this Saturday a special tribute to Miguel Ángel Russowho led the team until the last day of his life, October 8. It will be during the match against Belgrano for the Clausura Tournament. The riverside club He added a patch to his shirt in recognition of his career that includes three titlesamong them the last Libertadores won in 2007.
ANDThe tribute design is located in the center of the chest of the clothing and reproduces the image of Russo kissing the Copa Libertadores, accompanied by the date of his birth and the infinity symbol.
The tribute highlights his contribution to the club, where Russo won the Copa Libertadores in 2007after beating Gremio in Porto Alegre, and the 2019/20 local championship, a title they secured on the last date against Gimnasia de La Plata. The last title he won was the Diego Armando Maradona Cup, another club idol, in 2020.
The initiative seeks to remember his legacy at the club, linked both to sporting achievements and to values associated with its management. The patch will be present on the team’s shirt during their next commitments.
The tribute that Boca will pay to Miguel Ángel Russo in La Bombonera
Looking ahead to the match against Belgrano this Saturday, in Mouth An emotional situation will occur: there will be a tribute to Miguel Ángel Russo in the candy boxsince it will be the first time for “Xeneize” at home after his death.
In addition to the importance of the match, since “Xeneize” is fighting at the top of the championship and in the annual table that defines the places for the Libertadores Cupthe afternoon will be marked by a profound tribute to someone who left an indelible mark on the institution.
During the past week, Mouth and all the argentine soccer They gave their last farewell to Russo. The funeral held in the central hall of Brandsen 805 brought together fans, former players and figures from different clubs such as San Lorenzo, Rosario Central, Barracas Central and Estudiantes.
The tribute he prepares Mouth It will seek to reflect all that affection. First, the main delegation will arrive at the stadium on a micro plot with the image of the coach and the phrase “You can’t say no to Boca”.
Furthermore, before the start of the match There will be a minute of silence, the players will wear black armbands as a sign of mourning and there will be Russo’s image on an LED screen.. In the stands, fans will display a flag in memory of the coach, along with chants in his name.
Two of the most anticipated flags are the yellow one with the image of Russo kissing the Libertadores Cup obtained in 2007 and another white one that will have the phrase: “Eternally thank you Miguel, strength to the family. Player No. 12.”
On the other hand, it is expected that the technician’s family will be present at the duel and will be received by the leadership led by Juan Roman Riquelme.
Russo He was not only champion with Mouth in 2007 and symbol of the last Libertadores Cup won by the club, but also represented a way of living football with humility, work and respect. In this way, “Xeneize” will pay tribute to him on Saturday in the duel against Belgrano at 6 p.m. within the framework of the Closing Tournament.
Source: Ambito
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