The other Passarella: the most sensational cases of Argentine football presidents who cannot return to the field

The reaction of the public in Monumental after the appearance of Daniel Walkway exposed a recurring phenomenon in Argentine football in the last 20 or 30 years: dirigentes who, after commanding the interests of society, cannot return to the field without negative consequences. If fans of different clubs don’t differ in one thing, it’s in the ability they have, en masse, to put people’s thumbs up or down. Unlike the emperor’s singularity in front of the Colosseum, collective action in football is one he condemns.

Everything that is irrational usually characterizes the behavior of the “football fan”, has a moral counterweight that only works in the sporting arena: a manager who makes mistakes in sporting or economic terms is usually expelled from office and socially condemned with a ban from competition. It doesn’t happen in other areas. The electorate usually elects or re-elects those with proven and repeated deficiencies in executive or legislative office.

The list could be longer, but only in the First Division can there be numerous striking cases. The trend is so high that there are very few presidents who finish their mandate and can return to the field as fans.

In River, also Aguilar

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

In Boca they sing against him

The output of Daniele Angelici de Boca and Juan Riquelme’s debut in political office left a crack in the most politicized platform of all. The closure of a tray and the suspicion that the former president was responsible for it in the shadows ignited an unmistakable chorus: “Angelici botton, Angelici botton…” was heard by the Boca crowd on their first club date. Will you overcome the challenge face-to-face or will you prefer the comfort of your living room?

Independents and their cases

July compared He never set foot in the stadium which he left in semi-construction at the end of his mandate. It’s not forbidden to enter, but he doesn’t even try his luck. There are those who say that in reality he never took the field again, because not even he, strictly speaking, was a fan of the Reds. The one that got the card pulled was the one that he managed: Javier Canterowho committed the “unforgivable crime” of failing to avoid relegation. Hugo and Pablo Moyanoarchitects of Cantero’s dismissal as partner, they left the stadium booed – which Comparada didn’t finish, but they did – and after leaving the management, they didn’t even go to see the team.

San Lorenzo, from star to star

The popularity of Marcello Tinelli served so that the political space that integrated into Saint Lawrence He would easily win the election. in tandem with Matthias Lammens, one and the other was president or deputy, depending on the period. However, after three cycles – in which licenses were not lacking – the popular driver could not present himself at the Nuovo Gasometer or plant a flag in the square meters in his name at Boedo. The disapproval is absolute. And that in managing him the Cyclone won the coveted Copa Libertadores.

The hurricane has its own

Just like Passarella, Charles Babington he squandered the idolatry that the Huracán fans had for him as a footballer and technical director. He was elected to the second division with the club and was promoted, but his management did not meet the expectations of the members. He called for early elections to leave office and won Alexander 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 pitch as it appears, was the product of his administration and the first international meeting in the South American or Libertadores cups bears his stamp. However, after being re-elected several times Charles Portell You cannot see Banfield in your stadium. There are still songs against him. In his last days in office, he didn’t even go to court. He left his resignation in a sealed envelope before the last match of the tournament, in which Drill lost his category.

They don’t want it in Floresta

A similar case to that of Banfield: after so many years in Ascent, the All Boys have managed to gain a foothold in the First Division and despite not winning a title in the top category, the Islas Malvinas stadium has been remodeled. The creator was Roberto Bugallosome years later expelled from the club as a member after discovering fraudulent actions against All Boys.

One that has become an ephemeris

German Lerche He was the 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 ultimately did not come close to happening. On October 23, 2013, the members peacefully took over the club’s headquarters demanding the resignation of the owner, who submitted his resignation less than a month later. Since then that date has been taken as the day of the sabalero fan.