Overview
- The shirt released at La Bombonera before the Oct. 18 match against Belgrano was recovered in Cañada Nieto, Soriano, Uruguay, over 100 km from Buenos Aires.
- Local worker Agustín Elugui said he spotted the deflated balloons in a field, later realized the jersey’s significance, and confirmed he is keeping it at home for now.
- Outlets differ on the inscription reported on the jersey, citing either “1956-∞” or “1958-∞,” though all agree it bore Russo’s name and the infinity symbol.
- Under interim coach Claudio Úbeda, Boca beat River in the Superclásico, secured 2026 Copa Libertadores qualification, and club leaders are weighing a contract extension.
- Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Russo thanked a Tigre supporter who attended his father’s farewell by gifting him a shirt and shorts after Tigre’s win over Estudiantes.