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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
👨🏫Russo bids farewell to San Lorenzo, set to take charge at Boca
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Today, the coach left the Nuevo Gasómetro and said goodbye to the squad after reaching an agreement to sever ties with Cicló he is free, he will take over at Xeneize. Riquelme is already finishing negotiations with Gago for his termination and it is said that he could even lead his first practice today, although at this point it seems that he will do it from tomorrow. Julio Lopardo, current boss of San Lorenzo, stated that Russo only told him that he was no longer the coach, but did not inform him if he is going to La Bombonera. 📸 ALEJANDRO PAGNI - AFP or licensors
San Francisco Chronicle
29-04-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Boca Juniors fires coach Fernando Gago after loss to rival River Plate
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine club Boca Juniors fired coach Fernando Gago on Tuesday after losing to crosstown rival River Plate over the weekend. Mauricio Serna, a member of Boca Juniors' Football Council, announced Gago's departure following the 2-1 defeat in the Argentine clasico played on Sunday. 'We're here to make decisions, and late last night, we found that there is no way for him to be our coach,' Serna said. 'We're very grateful because he's put in all his effort, but there are situations that have led us to make a final decision.' The loss to River Plate was another blow to a team was eliminated in the early stages of Copa Libertadores, losing to Alianza Lima. It was the first time in club history that Boca was eliminated by a Peruvian team in the competition. Gago, a former Real Madrid player, took over as coach of Boca Juniors last October after stepping down from his role at Mexico's Chivas in the middle of the season to replace Diego Martínez. He coached 30 games, won 17 with five draws and eight losses.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
😓 Tensions rise at Boca: Rojo, Cavani, Palacios and Gago in the spotlight
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. No one is safe at Boca Juniors, after the defeat against River Plate at the Monumental. Advertisement The Superclásico was too important, a key objective for Xeneize, in a season where they are not playing in the Copa Libertadores and are forced to fight for the local title. Although Fernando Gago's team managed to recover from the blow of elimination against Alianza Lima in the Libertadores preliminary phase, leading Zone A of the Apertura and securing their place in the defining key, this defeat once again sowed serious doubts about the entire season. Criticisms rain down on the referents and the coach In the midst of this heated climate, the Boca fans distributed harsh criticisms to the captains and main referents of the squad, as well as the coach. Advertisement But not only for losing the Superclásico, but also for statements or attitudes afterwards. Marcos Rojo was pointed out for his post-match statements: "We don't owe anything to the people" he said. For the Boca fans, very unfortunate statements after the fall at the Monumental, in a match where Boca showed very little, beyond some moments of the second half. Criticisms of Gago also focused on the defensive lineup he employed, after losing Edinson Cavani to a muscle injury and Milton Giménez to a sprained ankle. The coach decided to place Miguel Merentiel as the only striker, while lining up a line of five defenders. Advertisement But his post-match statements also caused anger: "I liked the second half, we took them to a low position. We had clear chances to tie it" said the coach, with a worrying lack of self-criticism for many. For his part, Cavani, as mentioned, did not even play the match, but also exposed himself, innocently, to a wave of criticism and widespread outrage over a post on his social media. The Uruguayan striker echoed a vaccination awareness campaign, a commendable initiative. But the responses were all from outraged Boca fans: "It's not the time". Finally, it is also worth mentioning the controversy generated with Carlos Palacios. He did not have a good game at the Monumental, like almost all of Boca, but beyond the criticisms for his football performance, this Monday it was learned that the player traveled to Chile and that was also a cause for unrest among the fans. Advertisement Gago gave the squad a free Monday and Palacios decided to travel to his country, as he had done on another occasion. That time, he had trouble returning and missed a practice, so afterwards, as punishment, he was left out of the match against Newell's, which Xeneize ended up losing. 📸 ALEJANDRO PAGNI - AFP or licensors
France 24
29-04-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Boca Juniors sack coach Gago ahead of Club World Cup
"We've come to a decision that Fernando Gago has reached the end of the road," said the Buenos Aires-based club's director Mauricio Serna. "It's a decision we made calmly but it wasn't easy," added the former Boca and Colombian midfielder. Gago, who began his playing career at Boca, was only appointed last October. The 39-year-old's record in charge stands at 17 wins, six draws and seven defeats, the last on Sunday to River Plate proving the final straw. Gago's job was already on the line after February's Copa Libertadores second round exit. Given Gago's strong ties with Boca, Serna conceded: "It wasn't easy, he's one of us but that's what we are here for, to make decisions". Gago's departure means Boca will have a new coach when they leave for the United States in June to compete in the Club World Cup.
Hamilton Spectator
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Boca Juniors fires coach Fernando Gago after loss to rival River Plate
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine club Boca Juniors fired coach Fernando Gago on Tuesday after losing to crosstown rival River Plate over the weekend. Mauricio Serna, a member of Boca Juniors' Football Council, announced Gago's departure following the 2-1 defeat in the Argentine clasico played on Sunday. 'We're here to make decisions, and late last night, we found that there is no way for him to be our coach,' Serna said. 'We're very grateful because he's put in all his effort, but there are situations that have led us to make a final decision.' The loss to River Plate was another blow to a team was eliminated in the early stages of Copa Libertadores, losing to Alianza Lima. It was the first time in club history that Boca was eliminated by a Peruvian team in the competition. Gago, a former Real Madrid player, took over as coach of Boca Juniors last October after stepping down from his role at Mexico's Chivas in the middle of the season to replace Diego Martínez. He coached 30 games, won 17 with five draws and eight losses. ___ AP soccer:
