On May 14, 2015, a very dark night was experienced at the Bombonera for Argentine football. Mouth Y River They met in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores Cup. At the time, the Xeneize was headed by Rodolfo Arruabarrena and was down in the series after losing 1-0 in the first leg. After the first half the match ends 0-0 and desperation invades the audience who resorts to violence. The main hit were River players who were hit by the pepper spray.
In this context it was decided that the match would not continue and the series was considered won by the team that was already in the lead Marcello Gallardo. Finally, and after the scandal, the Millionaire would end up being crowned champion of that edition of the greatest South American continental tournament.
A little over 7 years after that event, Vasco revealed a curious fact that happened that night. The protagonist of the story is Jonathan Callericurrently a San Pablo player, who was upset by the disconcerting situation that was taking place, was talking on the phone with his mother and, according to Arruabarrena, was asking her to prepare the Milanese.
“On the day of the pepper spray, in the middle of the quilombo, I see Calleri who was on the phone and I ask him. He was talking to his mother to prepare the milanesas for him. Incredible”Arruabarrena revealed in the classic TyC Sports segment called “Libero vs.”
Furthermore, in the same interview he revealed what his relationship with J.Juan Roman Riquelme with which he coincided for several years of his playing career. “I don’t have a friendly relationship with Riquelme,” he said.
The current coach of the United Arab Emirates has not hesitated to hide his love for Boca and that he would like to return to lead Ribera’s team, but he is aware that this possibility is not very viable at the moment. “I love Boca. Obviously, if they offer me to come back, I’ll die. But I don’t see this possibility coming close.”
Source: Clarin
