The most resonant cases of Argentine soccer presidents who cannot return to the pitch

The reaction of the public in the Monumental after the appearance of Daniel Passarella exposed a recurring phenomenon in Argentine soccer in the last 20 or 30 years: dirigentes that, after commanding the interests of the club, cannot return to set foot on the field without negative consequences. If the fans of different clubs do not differ in something, it is in the ability they have, en masse, to raise or lower their thumbs to people. Unlike the singularity of the emperor before the coliseum, the collective action in soccer is the one that condemns.

Everything irrational that usually characterizes the behavior of the “soccer fan”, has a moral counterweight that works only in the sporting context: a leader who makes a mistake in sporting or economic terms is usually ejected from office and socially condemned with a ban on competition. It doesn’t happen in other areas. The electorate usually elects or re-elects those who have proven and repeated shortcomings to executive or legislative positions.

The list could be longer, but only in the First Division can there be numerous resonant cases. The trend is so high that those presidents who complete their term and can return to the field as fans are the fewest.

In River, also Aguilar

Jose Maria Aguilar he finished his second period with a million-dollar deficit without even attempting a third period. The partners attempted a change of direction and in a very close election, Passarella prevailed by six votes over Rodolfo D’onofrio. However, neither Aguilar nor Passarella managed to avoid social condemnation. His balances – concrete and symbolic – were not approved by that spontaneous assembly that can deafen with a monumental whistle.

In Boca they sing against him

The output of Daniel Angelici de Boca and the debut of Juan Riquelme in the political task left a crack in the most politicized platform of all. The closure of a tray and the suspicion that the former president was responsible in the shadows ignited an undisguisable chant: “Angelici button, Angelici button…” was heard from the public of Boca on the first date as locals. Will you pass the face-to-face challenge or prefer the comfort of your living room?

Independent and their cases

July Compared He did not set foot again in the stadium that he left to be semi-constructed after finishing his term. He’s not banned, but he doesn’t try his luck either. Some say that he never really went to the pitch again, because strictly speaking he wasn’t a Red fan either. The one who did have their card withdrawn was the one who succeeded it: Javier Canterowho committed the “unforgivable crime” of failing to avoid demotion. Hugo and Pablo Moyanoarchitects of the dismissal as a partner of Cantero, they left the stadium whistled – which Comparada did not finish, but they did – and after leaving the leadership, they did not go to see the team either.

San Lorenzo, from star to starry

The popularity of Marcelo Tinelli served so that the political space that integrated into Saint Lawrence He would easily win the elections. in tandem with Matías Lammens, one and the other was president or vice, depending on the period. However, after three cycles -in which there were no lack of licenses-, the popular driver cannot appear at the New Gasometer or plant a flag in the square meters in his name in Boedo. The disapproval is absolute. And that in the management of him the Cyclone won the coveted Copa Libertadores.

Hurricane has its own

Just like Passarella, Carlos Babington he squandered the idolatry that Huracán fans had for him as a footballer and technical director. He was elected with the club in the second division and was promoted, but his management did not meet the expectations of the members. He requested early elections to leave office and won Alejandro Nadur, who after being re-elected twice lost what would have allowed him his fourth term. Then the court of honor suspended him as a partner.

In Banfield there are also

The first title was under his management, the field as it looks, was the product of his administration and the first international encounter in South American or Libertadores cups bear his stamp. However, after being re-elected several times Carlos Portell You can’t see Banfield in your stadium. There are still songs against him. In the last days of his term, he did not go to the field either. He left his resignation in a sealed envelope before the last game of the tournament, in which the Drill lost the category.

In Floresta they don’t want it

A similar case to that of Banfield: after many years in the Ascent, All Boys managed to gain a foothold in the First Division and although they did not win a title in the highest category, the Islas Malvinas stadium was remodeled. The artificer was Roberto Bugallosome years later expelled from the club as a member after discovering fraudulent actions to the detriment of All Boys.

One that became an ephemeris

German Lerche He was president of Colón between 2006 and 2013. For a long time he was considered one of the possible successors of Julio Grondona in the AFA, a situation that finally did not come close to happening. On October 23, 2013, the members peacefully took over the club’s headquarters asking for the resignation of the owner, who less than a month later submitted his resignation. Since then, that date is taken as the day of the sabalero fan.

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