This Sunday from 7:15 p.m. River will face Argentinos Juniors at the Monumental stadiumfor the third date of the Professional League and in this match the club will honor the world champions who lifted the cup while playing in the Millionaireand within them will be present Daniel Pasarella.
In the first instance, Passarella would have rejected the invitation, but in dialogue with T&C Sports I tell the truth: “I quickly accepted the invitation. I never hesitated to return to the Monumental. I’m going to be with my family and my friends who want to go too. I feel like being together with the ’78 players and the hospitality that the club gives us, we think it’s great “.
As a River player and coach, the kaiser left an unbeatable image and for that reason he was nicknamed as the great captain during his career as a footballer.
He obtained 7 local titles with the Millo (Metropolitan 1975, National 1975, Metropolitan 1977, Metropolitan 1979, National 1979, Metropolitan 1980 and National 1981) and three as technical director (First Division 1989-90, Opening 1991 and Opening 1993).
However, Passarella was marked as one of the worst presidents in the history of River, after the decline that occurred in 2011 during his tenureand that marked a before and after for the relationship with the fan.
That is why, this Sunday during the tribute, there will be no special treatment for Passarella, despite the history he has at the club and being the only two-time world champion. besides, there is a huge expectation about how the fans’ reaction will bes when they see him again on the field of play.
What did Passarella say about his return to the Monumental
Although, in recent days, the way in which River fans would receive the former president was discussed, Daniel Passarella delved into this topic: “This return I do for the people of River, nothing more. They behaved very well with me.” In addition, he added that he does not want to talk about his stage as a leader.
“The only weight I have was that we went downhill with River. That story is long. Esse to live with the weight on top, I’m still getting used to it. I imagine my return as a common thing, with all the players who won the World Cup. I understand if there is someone who does not receive me well, although I know that I am not guilty of the relegation”, sure.
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