La Bombonera prepared to experience a unique institutional party this Sunday. A large air-conditioned gazebo was set up on the very grass of that unique football temple. Members have to parade there. However, this Sunday nothing will happen on that site. There will be no mass election of the authorities as it was suspended after claims of fraud perpetrated by the opposition. There will be a demonstration of Xeneizes fans outside the stadium. And there, asking, protesting, There is Juan Román Riquelme, the idol, the current vice president, the presidential candidate for the ruling party. Everyone’s fear is that the club will intervene.
“This Sunday at 4 pm (20 pm in Spain) we all gathered in Parque Lezama (about 10 blocks from the stadium) to walk to La Bombonera in defense of the club, to say NO to judicial intervention”, said a self-convening message from Boca fans that went viral. And Riquelme joined the initiative.
Román moved his chips this Saturday a video he uploaded to his social networks. There is the greatest idol in the history of xeneize: “I want to send a giant kiss to all Boca fans. I feel very proud to be another foster. I know they call on Sundays at four o’clock in the afternoon to come to our stadium. As a Boca fan, I will be one of you. See you on Sunday. Goodbye”…
The election in Boca was supposed to take place this Sunday, but They were suspended because the Justice granted the claim presented by the opposition led by a formula consisting of Andrés Ibarra and Mauricio Macri, which alleged irregularities among the 13,000 members authorized to vote. On Thursday there was a mediation hearing between the parties which did not yield positive results. After that failed chance at reconciliation, Boca appealed the judicial resolution, requesting the annulment of the procedure and requested the rejection of Judge Alejandra Abrevaya.
The two possible decisions of justice
How does the story continue now? The National Court of Civil Appeals will review Boca’s request and can be released between Tuesday and Thursday. If he reverses Abrevaya’s decision, The election can be held on Sunday, December 17. If he confirms the judge’s decision, he will determine the issue of 13,000 members in his eyes. In this case, The election is expected to be delayed until March. There arose fears that the Club would be subject to judicial intervention at that time.
Behind this battle, There is a plot that marks two giants arm wrestling. One is between men who never had skin: Riquelme (top xeneize idol) vs Macri (best president in club history). hThey had a great conflict when one led the team and the other the institution. Now the differences have become greater.
Political background
The second match involved national politics, which also reflected Boca’s blow to Argentina as a nation for nearly two decades. The ruling party, led by Riquelme, has clear support from Kirchnerism. While the opposition, promoted by Macri, clearly has the support of Macriism. And others: the wink of the newly elected president of the Country, Javier Milei, famous Boca fan that his dream came true after a political deal with Macri was key to defeating Sergio Massa in the December 19 runoff.
It’s not just another option. It’s clear. Riquelme has shown himself to be the representative of true and humble fans, trying to put fear into the campaign whenever he accuses Macri of wanting to privatize the club. While Macri was presented as the solution to make Boca a modern club and doesn’t keep moving away from River, promising a new Bombonera and accusing Riquelme of cheating. As they fight for power, Boca suffers from institutional turmoil.
Source: La Verdad
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