Independiente appreciated “The King’s Night”: tribute to Bochini, overwhelming return for Kun Agüero and applause for Holan

A human wave accompanies a person who receives applause every meter he travels from the entrance to the stadium that bears his name until he sets foot on the playing field. The phones follow him. And the “I only ask God that Bochini plays forever”becomes the anthem of the night, La Noche del Rey, this special event that Independiente has organized to open a series of celebrations in the year of its 120th anniversary.

What if Ricardo Enrique Bochini made some contribution to Rojo becoming the King of Cups? That’s why Bocha was the most applauded in this special event which saw the presence of most of the glories in the history of the Avellaneda club and the return of Sergio Agüero, the other star of the red gala, who barely played 12 games . minutes because in an unfortunate action he knocked his left collarbone out of place!

Ariel Holan, the last coach who won the champion team in the Copa Sudamericana in 2017 and in the Suruga Bank in 2018, also received many awards and recognitions. The notable absentee was Carlos Tevez, current coach of Independiente, who surprisingly left went, angry at the words Hello in the week?

There was music with Luck Ra and there was football in two 20-minute halves with former players such as Toro Acuña, Luis Islas, Cholo Guiñazú, Patito Rodríguez, Kun and Bocha, among other glories. After 10 minutes there was also a tribute to Bocha. “I am thrilled to be at this party and for the affection of the people, which remains intact. People didn’t forget what they did. They were unforgettable years,” said the Maestro, who wore the ’10’ of the red team.

In an unfortunate game, Agüero, who was for the white team, fell badly and could not continue. “I think I cut my shoulder,” he said in pain. First, a shot had hit the wood. Kun had not played on this court for 18 years. “When I left it was a different stage. Whenever the club called me, I was always there. There were years when they didn’t call me. Today I have more time available.”

And regarding a possible return to professional football in the future, he warned: “Two days ago I did another study and everything went very well. Now I have a tournament in Madrid, Mexico and the United States. I’ll see what shape I’m in and push my heart out. I don’t want to excite people. “I can’t confirm whether I will be able to play again.”

The red team beat the white team 4-2 and the highlight were the great goals from Juan José Serrizuela and Patito Rodríguez.

A great controversy arose a few days ago when Holan expressed his desire to return to managing Independiente. The fans welcomed him with thunderous applause. “I am very happy to share with the idols of a lifetime. He is making a dream come true. Now there is Carlitos, who is doing very well, and we all have to stay with him. When the time is right, I will come back,” Holan said, playing down the rumors.

The night that explored the rich history of the King of Cups ended with pure song. A necessary pampering for a club that has experienced turbulent years.