The overwhelming victory of Manchester City about him real Madrid in it Etihad Stadiumwhich classified him as a finalist in the Champions Leaguegave another surprise minutes later: the former president Mauricio Macri in the dressing rooms congratulating the coach Pep Guardiola and the leaders of the club.
The image, surely sought by the former president, spread rapidly in the social networksgenerating reactions among Internet users, many of whom recalled the fame of bad luck that the former president carries.
“Now Inter wins”Many posted, alluding to the final match to be played in istanbulin which the City appears as a great favourite.
But how did he get Macri to the intimacy of the celebration, moments after the victory, which included a goal from the Argentine Julian Alvarez?
For a start, Macri is leader of the FIFAas president of his Foundationbut more than anything, he is a personal friend of Khaldoon Al Mubarakthe Emirati authority of the British club.
Al Mubarakborn Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emiratesis a 47-year-old businessman, who controls the City but he also maintains his status as an official, since he is head of the nation’s Department of Executive Affairs.
The Emirati has investments in several football clubs, since in addition to the Manchester Citycontrols the Melbourne City from Australiato the New York City of the United States and to Montevideo City Torque from Uruguay.
Close to the royal family UAEtime was given to manage the arrival in the Arab country of the Formula 1with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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The protagonists of the surprising photo
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1. The one who is standing in the white shirt is Pere Guardiolathe brother of Pep.
2. The one in the black sweater standing hugging guardiola is Manel Estiarte, Pep’s friend, former Olympic champion of the Spanish water polo team. He was the one who uploaded the photo to networks.
3. The one ahead of Pep is Joan Patsyrepresentative of the City in South America.
4. The one below Pep, with a light blue tie (close to Al Mubarak), is Alberto GallassiCity manager.
5. The one with glasses is abdulla khourianother City manager.
Source: Ambito
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