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Argentina Mourns Miguel Ángel Russo as Son Thanks Boca and Riquelme for Fulfilling Last Wish

His family highlighted Boca's role in honoring his wish for a farewell at La Bombonera.

Overview

  • Ignacio 'Nacho' Russo posted a video thanking Boca Juniors and Juan Román Riquelme for fulfilling his father's final request and acknowledging condolences from clubs in Argentina and abroad.
  • Boca hosted a public homage at La Bombonera in accordance with Russo's wishes, drawing players, officials and supporters to pay their respects.
  • The Tigre forward scored against Newell's and dedicated the goal to his father, later sharing a heartfelt Instagram letter that resonated widely.
  • Cross-club tributes continued, with a minute of silence that turned to applause at River Plate's Monumental before the match against Sarmiento.
  • Carlos Tévez remembered Russo after Talleres' win, while coverage revisited Russo's legacy as an Estudiantes great and Boca's 2007 Libertadores-winning coach, who died at 69 after a long battle with cancer and had returned to manage Boca this year.