The title legend of Marcelo Gallardo in River Plate, from Argentina, was written hand in hand and with the support of the president of the last time Rodolfo D’Onofriowho did not miss the World Cup in Qatar 2022. The renowned manager appeared in Doha and with a kindness that impressed, he attended a talk with GolCaracol.com. And there, the Argentine leader praised Colombian players who wore the ‘red band’ shirt with excellence and titles such as Juan Fernando Quintero, Rafael Santos Borré and Juan Pablo Ángel, just to mention three names.
With a family affinity with our country and with an evident appreciation for our soccer, he even dared to leave a sentence on the Colombian National Team, despite not having qualified for the World Cup.
“I have no doubt, not only because of what they represent playing, I am always hoping that Colombia ends a World Cup by winning it, they have the quality of players. Something will have to happen, organize yourself better, luck too. But he has everything to do it, players who are in the big teams. We are going to miss the Colombian people, who are so warm. It is a pity that we cannot be on the field with them”, Rodolfo D’Onofrio affirmed to this portal.
Here are more statements by Rodolfo D’Onofrio, former president of River Plate:
* His love for Colombia
“A I love Colombia very much for many reasons, the mother of my grandchildren is Colombian, from Bogotá, and with his family from there. I have a very nice relationship with Colombians.”
*Colombian footballers, loved by River Plate
“The Colombian players who have always come to River Plate have given us great joy, from Juan Pablo Ángel to Rafael Santos Borré. Juan Fernando Quintero, no way, he has given us the most glorious goal for the River Plate, always enjoying Colombian soccer players who have a very great quality and virtue”
* Excited about the South American teams in the Qatar 2022 World Cup
“Here we are in this World Cup with the hope that the South Americans will play a great role. I hope someone wins the World Cup”.
*Argentina, candidate
“We always have expectations, the World Cups are tough, Argentina is among the candidates, we hope to get past the first zone and then a 90-minute game that depends on how the players get up.”
*You have to support the South American teams
“The moment is always, the South Americans have the qualities to do it, Ecuador showed that it is capable, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina are also capable. So we’ll see what happens when we’re playing.”
