Overview
- River confirmed Marcelo Gallardo’s departure in a club video following his farewell win over Banfield at a packed Monumental.
- Supporters ovated the coach and loudly booed the players, highlighting tensions that have split the locker room.
- LA NACION detailed identifiable factions in the squad, with senior figures publicly aligned for and against the outgoing coach.
- Marcos Acuña denied any conflict with Gallardo and rejected claims he feigned injuries, saying he has the club’s and teammates’ backing.
- TyC Sports reported Gallardo declined Vasco da Gama’s approach and is weighing a break, as president Stefano Di Carlo advances contacts with Eduardo Coudet and prepares wider structural changes.