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River Plate Hosts New Year’s Dinner at Monumental for Members Facing the Holidays Alone

Club leaders described the gathering as companionship that affirms belonging rather than charity.

Overview

  • The club confirmed the event in an official communiqué, closing 2025 with an intimate dinner at the stadium during the sporting recess.
  • Invitations prioritized socios vitalicios, recently widowed older adults, bereaved families, River Sin Barreras participants, and members identified as especially vulnerable.
  • Club icon Norberto “Beto” Alonso joined the tables with guests, while vice president Andrés Ballotta underscored the value of close, supportive spaces for members.
  • The presence of the family of Walter Paz provided a moment of shared memory tied to River’s community identity.
  • Attendees included members who overcame serious illnesses during 2025, and many described the night as a reaffirmation of their place in the club.