Overview
- Pagani made the remark on Pasman’s Carnaval stream, saying he had told Ruggeri the same face to face and recalling the defender’s emotional Boca debut.
- The clip spread widely on social media, with many Boca supporters endorsing Pagani’s characterization.
- Ruggeri has long identified himself as a River fan and has called moving to River in the 1980s the best decision of his career.
- Coverage paired the on-air rebuke with commentary on River’s slump following the 2–0 loss at La Bombonera.
- On-air analysis faulted the team’s disorder and placed responsibility on Marcelo Gallardo and the players, citing failures to form effective midfield and attacking partnerships.