‘Leadership and glory’: Politicians and celebrities react to Marcelo Gallardo’s departure from River Plate

From Diego Santilli and Facundo Manes to Jonathan Viale and Sol Perez, the world of politics and entertainment thanked the technical director for what he has done over the past eight years.

October 13, 202219:11

“Leadership“, “meaning“, “gloryThese are some of the adjectives used by politicians, football colleagues and celebrities to flatter them Marcelo Gallardo who announced his departure from River Plate at a surprise conference in the morning. “It was great news,” said the club’s winningest manager, almost in tears before leaving the press room. Diego Santill, Facundo Manes i Rodolfo D’Onofrio They were some of the personalities who sent their regards to DT, who said goodbye to River fans in his final game at the Monumental on Sunday.

The news of Gallardo’s departure from River shocked the world of River Plate, and this is because the millionaire club beat Platense 2-1 the day before and wants to fight to the end in the local league under the leadership of the eternal rival. Პir. However, messages of recognition of the Argentine coach were pouring in on social networks.

in the dialogue ღNational MP Diego Santilli recalled River’s success in the 80s and how he lived with his father. Hugo Santill, who was the club’s president during the World Cup, won against Steaua Bucharest in 1986. “The doll is magical to me because it made me rediscover three generations: my father, my brothers and our children enjoying River Champion together.“He said, adding: “It reminded me of when I was a boy, 15 or 17 years old, with my father, the first cup champion, the Olympic circuit at Boca Square, the first and only World Cup. “

After that he said:It’s like repeating a beautiful story when I was a child, but when I grow up and can enjoy it with my children, because there is nothing more beautiful. And it is thanks to him and the leadership that gave us everything“. “We’ll miss you. Thank you, doll!” he concluded.

The referent of the Radical Civil Union (UCR) spoke in the same sense. Facundo Manes through this means. The deputy was obliged to recognize Gallardo’s work and his leadership over the years: “I believe that the greatest legacy that Gallardo has left us, even more important than trophies and numbers, is his leadership skills, which this entails.: Build teams with persistence and effort; Think, shape and enable a long-term vision and above all, motivate, inspire and lead by example. Despite all this, I think he will remain forever in the history of not only River, but also of Argentine football. On Twitter, he added: “Thank you for this leadership masterclass“.

Another person who knows Gallardo very closely and also congratulated him on Twitter was former River president Rodolfo D’Onofrio, who hired him in 2014 after he left the club. Ramon Diaz In the middle of the year and after the championship. On Chiti’s social network, he wrote: “Dear Marcelo, when I heard that you left, I was very sad. I met a great person in you, righteous, honest, principled. A great professional. You gave us great joy. I will never stop thanking you. It was a really wonderful story.”

Famous journalists such as Jonathan Viale i Jorge Rial. “It was a wonderful story. But it’s not over,” Jonathan Viale noted, predicting that the “doll’s” story is still ongoing. Meanwhile, Rial left the door open for a future return to the club:The Gallardo era at River Plate is over. Thanks for everything doll. You have expanded this club. But I’ll see you later. We are waiting for another epic like the one in Madrid“.

Various actors and media representatives also showed surprise. Rivera’s driver and fan, Sol Perez, wanted the news to be untrue and took to Twitter to highlight: “Tell me Gallardo is a joke“. For his part, artist and former Corrientes senator Nito Artaza also thanked Gallardo for his eight years at Rivera: “Thank you for your professionalism and so much joy!“.