They claimed for River a title it did not receive in the 50s because it was named Perón

In 1952, 19 days after his death Eva Duartethe president’s wife then Juan Domingo Peronang Football Association of Argentina (AFA) ordered in an extraordinary assembly the creation of Gold Cup “Eva Perón, Benefactor of football” destined for a champion superlative: club na yan First division it will be awarded three consecutive championships or five alternately.

The novelty was documented in the 1799 and 1802 bulletins and River fulfilled all the requirements: it was the champion in 1952-53-55-56 and 57. That is, it achieved five alternating titles and three consecutively. River, however, did not claim the award.

In 1957, when the Millionaire can claim the Cup, the country is different: after the coup, Eduardo Lonardi Perón was overthrown and then power was in the hands of Pedro Aramburo. In that context, it is forbidden to mention the surname of the ousted president and into exile.

“Today I present the Draft Declaration for the AFA to give Club Atlético River Plate the Eva Perón Cup, Benefactor of football, established by the AFA Executive Committee at its extraordinary session on August 14, 1952,” he announced. Front of All lawmaker and former soccer player, Claudio Moreresi.

“After Perón was ousted in 1955, decree-law 4161 of March 5, 1956 established that everyone with the surname Perón should be banned and erased from Argentine history. Therefore, River never included this cup in their showcases. , ”Morresi said via his Twitter account.

Morresi, who among other clubs has played for River, made the presentation based on one aspect: the can with the decision of the extraordinary meeting held at Viamonte 1366.

“The AFA resolution was never repealed and therefore the return of this trophy is the power of the River, as a way to fix our memory in sport and in society, as well as as a tribute to Eva Perón, a tireless fighter for the growth of the sport, ”Morresi said.

“This project is part of the need for any evil actions taken during dictatorships to be adjusted to democracy,” said the former midfielder, who also served as National Sports Secretary, between 2004 and 2014.