Oscar Ruggeri and the anecdote that embarrassed Ricardo Gareca | ESPN Argentina

In seven years of work at the controls of the Peruvian team, Ricardo Gareca He has become one of the most beloved characters by fans. Its presence has always been a reason for recognition in any part of the country, although in ‘Lean’ does not like at all that these issues are discussed on television. This is how he showed himself when his best friend, Oscar Ruggerihighlight it with a particular story.

“When I went to see him in Peru, he took me to eat in a restaurant. We opened the door and it was full…poorly operated. And when he came in, they all stood up and applauded him, I was surprised. I raised my hand because I thought it was for me (laughs). How well we ate!” confessed the now ESPN Argentina panelist.

In telling this story, Gareca tried to cut it saying it was an exaggeration, however, Ruggeri kept counting. Of course, the face of the Argentine coach was what caught the most attention, Well he was uncomfortable.

Ricardo Gareca and Oscar Ruggeri always come together to share with their families.
Ricardo Gareca and Oscar Ruggeri always come together to share with their families.

Oscar Ruggeri and Ricardo Gareca they organized an event that marked them in their football career. When both were the referents in Boca Juniors (1985), an internal economic crisis forces them both to change their shirts: they go to the archrival, River Plate. This caused a lot of discomfort among fans. ‘blue and gold’ and they were marked in Argentine soccer. Several years later, the two returned to the subject and explained how things really happened.

“We never wanted to go to River. We gave Boca all the facilities to stay. We stayed for half of what River gave us, but all the checks came back. We were always aware of what could happen. They put up posters for me. I played the first clásico and they gave me everything. We went to different fields and they called us traitors. We had other offers, but separately. The conflict has not been resolved,” said the ‘Tiger’.

“They didn’t find us, there was no phone. They were looking for us everywhere. The El Gráfico cover came out at the end when we made arrangements with River. We both went out in a swimming pool, ”added the former defender.

Iconic cover from Oscar Ruggeri and Ricardo Gareca as they prepared to sign River Plate.
Iconic cover from Oscar Ruggeri and Ricardo Gareca as they prepared to sign River Plate.

A few days ago, we started assuming that Ricardo Gareca He would have already defined his future as a coach, since the selection of Ecuador He is interested in having him in charge, however, it hasn’t materialized yet. He ‘Tiger’ He’s said in several interviews that he’s in the negotiation phase and can’t take it for granted, but it looks like it’ll be further than close to northern lands. Meanwhile, the former coach of the Peruvian team Also This is possible in several Mexican clubs: tigers there Blue Crossas reported by the same press in that country.

“Gareca has become one of the names immediately associated with Liga MX. First, he rang for America, to take the place of Fernando Ortíz. However, the ‘Tano’ He remained in charge of the Águilas, but now they named him as one of the candidates for the Nuevo León team. Finally, from abroad, the option that has been heard the most is that of the Argentinian Ricardo Gareca, who has left very good results as coach of Peru and who is currently without a club”, indicated the Azteca TV portal.

Notably Raul Gutierrez ceased to be a technician Blue Cross for poor results. Directive ‘cement works’ He has decided to remove him from his position as he added his fourth consecutive defeat in the Clausura 2023 tournament and they are looking for a new DT. gareca This is one of the options and in the next few hours there will be news about it.

“I’m open to being a DT of a national team or a club. Whatever happens, I wouldn’t have a problem”was the statement of the Argentinian DT in one of his interviews.

This is how the Mexican press reports the possibility of Ricardo Gareca reaching Cruz Azul.
This is how the Mexican press reports the possibility of Ricardo Gareca reaching Cruz Azul.

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