The former president of Xeneize assured that he is “very concerned about the situation” that the club is going through. In addition, he was very critical of Juan Román Riquelme
By iProfessional
09/04/2023 – 22,00hs
Mauricio Macri, president of Boja Juniors between 1995 and 2007, confirmed that he will participate in the elections that will take place at the La Ribera club, since he was “very concerned about the situation.”
“You can win or lose, but Boca is above all people,” continued the also former President of the Nation in dialogue with Ignacio Ortelli for the program ‘If it happens, it happens’ (Radio Rivadavia), who pointed out that “the A mouth that we built together for 12 years in which it was respected by the entire world, for me it is in crisis due to the personalistic way that Juan Román Riquelme has to govern the club at will”.
Despite the questions to Riquelme, current first vice president of Xeneize, he acknowledged that “one thing is the player, that I had the honor of bringing him to Boca twice and having discovered him in Argentinos Juniors. But that has nothing to do with being a sports leader The rules are the same for everyone.”
Macri’s management as president of Boca
During Macri’s tenure in Boca, the club won the Copa Libertadores in 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2007, the Intercontinental Cups in 2000 and 2003, and a large number of local tournaments, highlighting the relevant role played by Carlos Bianchi as DT and Riquelme. as axis within the field.
Mauricio Macri, president of Boja Juniors between 1995 and 2007
On the other hand, he was asked about the possibilities of being president of FIFA and maintained that “it is very complex because it requires the support of the majority of the countries in the world, although it would be an honor to become one.”
Currently president of the FIFA Foundation, Macri stressed that he has a trusting relationship with Gianni Infantino (FIFA president) “and I am very grateful, but that is as far as we go.”
