Burrito Ortega explained why he doesn’t go to the Monumental to watch River: “It bothers me that people are on their cell phones and don’t watch the match.”

In times of spontaneity and social networks, new generations are adapting their daily activities based on these factors. Technology becomes an essential element in every experience. And sport, like the fact of go to court cheer for the club that everyone is a fan of, little by little, they become victims of this growing phenomenon. But whoever decides not to waste time dealing with it is Ariel Burritos Ortegaidol in the history of River.

A convinced fan of the millionaire, the Jujuy man has become eight titles in more than 300 games he played with the club of his loves and won with his team the eternal affection of all his fans Typical dribbling and class. However, The striker’s appearances in the stands of the Monumental, after his retirement in 2012, have been scarce, almost non-existent..

Burrito’s decision to follow the matches on television is curious. Forms River’s senior football team for several years, but when it came to watching games he preferred to stay at home. In the end he took it upon himself to reveal the reason for the mystery.

“I try not to go to the pitch, people who don’t go to watch the matches bother me. They are talking on their cell phones and to avoid saying anything to them I go home to watch it alone.“Ortega confessed on the program “Do it and I die”, hosted by Lito Costa Febre on YouTube.

The video recordings that are increasingly constant among fans, like the use of social networks during the match, are a consequence of the digitalization that prevails today, a time to which Ortega prefers not to get used to some of its characteristics.

Despite his low average attendance at the Monumental, El Burrito underlined that today, at 50 years old, he continues to receive the affection of all the Millonarios fans when he meets them everywhere. “The affection of the River fan is something incredible for what happens to me, the affection that people have for me. When I go to the field, when I go to the affiliates inside and outside. I try to enjoy the affection I’ve earned“.

Gratitude towards the fans gave him the opportunity to remember, even with a smile, the emotion generated by singing the praises of the Monumental. “I walked onto the field and people chanted my name. It was one of the most wonderful things I had to experience,” he said.

The farewell to River and the praise for Diablito Echeverri

During the interview with Costa Febre, Burrito recalled how his unexpected departure from River occurred during his first step, way back in 1997. “They pushed me to leave. I always tell my friends that I would have loved to play River all my life. At the time, a transfer was made to Spain (Valencia), when I was experiencing my best football moment. “I had just won the Copa Libertadores, the three-time scudetto, I identified a lot with River.”

And I add: “Due to issues involving representatives and personal interests of some leaders, I had to leave. I came out a little forced“.

Then it would be time for Burrito to put his memories aside and express his opinion on River’s current affairs. In this context, he took the opportunity to praise Claudio little devil Echeverriwith which it is reflected in his game characterized by mischief and audacity. “He has an extraordinary talent.“Ortega said.

“He is one of the players I like, who aims and dribbles. There are few like him. I love him. And I hope he manages to capture everything that makes River fans dream”, continued the idol, making it clear who And. he is one of the biggest weaknesses of the current Millionaire team.