Overview

• Ignacio “Nacho” Russo posted a video and letter thanking Boca Juniors and Juan Román Riquelme for carrying out his father’s wish for a farewell at La Bombonera.
• The Tigre forward played against Newell’s, scored the equalizer, and tearfully dedicated the goal to his father two days after the public goodbye.
• River Plate’s Monumental observed a minute of silence that turned into sustained applause for Russo, and the club sent a wreath to his wake.
• Carlos Tévez, now coaching Talleres, called it a very difficult moment and said he would always carry Russo in his heart during his post‑match remarks.
• Russo died at 69 after a long battle with prostate cancer, and Boca organized the homage at La Bombonera where players, officials, and supporters paid their respects.