Boca Juniors: Fear that the club will interfere

The Bombonera I’m ready to experience a unique institutional party this Sunday. In the same grass of the unique football temple of Boca juniors Large gazebos are set up with air conditioning. 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, demanding, protesting, it will be Juan Roman 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 the message from in the self-convocation of Boca fans that went viral. And Riquelme joined the initiative.

Román moved his chips this Saturday with 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 elections in Boca will be held this Sunday, but they were suspended because the Justice gave rise to a claim presented by the opposition led by the formula composed of Andrés Ibarra and Mauricio Macri, which alleged irregularities in 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 conciliation instance, Boca appealed the judicial resolution, requesting the annulment of the procedure and requesting the recusal of Judge Alejandra Abrevaya.

How does the story continue now? The National Court of Civil Appeals will review Boca’s request and it could be issued between Tuesday and Thursday. If Abrevaya’s decision is overturned, the election could 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, it is estimated that the election will be delayed until March. There arose fears that the Club would be subject to judicial intervention at that time.

The feud between Riquelme and Macri is growing

Behind this conflict, there is a plot that marks two giant battles. One is between men who never had skin: Riquelme (top xeneize idol) vs Macri (best president in the history of the club). They had a great conflict when one led the team and the other the institution. Now the differences have become greater.

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, a well-known Boca fan who fulfilled his dream after a political agreement with Macri that was the key to defeat Sergio Massa in the runoff on December 19.

It’s not just another option. It’s clear. Riquelme presented himself as the representative of genuine and humble fans, trying to instill fear in the campaign whenever he accused Macri of wanting to privatize the club. As Macri presented himself as the solution for Boca to become a modern club and not keep moving away from River, he promised a new Bombonera and accused Riquelme of cheating. As they fight for power, Boca suffers from institutional turmoil.