Former River Plate first team captain Leonard Ponziowho retired at the end of 2021 from professional activity in the “Millionaire”, had his great farewell to football before a crowd that filled the More Monumental stadium to witness a match with different stars from the River Plate world and sports in general.
Next, we will review the best of an emotional and unforgettable night for all those who attended the stadium and for those who mark the “León” as a benchmark both on and off the field, with star presences such as Ortega, Francescoli, Gallardo, Scocco , D’Alessandro, Astrada, Nacho Fernández, Quintero, Pratto, Cavenaghi… Here we go.
The man from Mendoza put on the green goalkeeper jumpsuit and gloves again and stood for a little while under the three posts in the second half, as he had done in 2021 for the Copa Libertadores when a massive outbreak of coronavirus affected the goalkeepers of the campus, and the midfielder put on the gloves against Santa Fe. Unforgettable.
The Gallardo Doll stood up to applaud and Leo Ponzio asked them to close everything. It is that the Uruguayan Francescoli showed that for him the years do not pass and he invented a goal with a spectacular pipe included. 60 years of quality.
“Beto” wanted to play but the former tennis player, a confessed River fan, read the play and only had to touch it to score the goal. Then, they hugged each other and the whole stadium applauded the moment.
We continue with the penalties: the one born in Las Rosas did not want to miss the opportunity to feel like a goalkeeper for a while, and that is why he went to the goal and saved a penalty from Enzo Pérez to the delight of the public.
“More than I dreamed about today, I hope it happens again, this is inexplicable. Thank you all. I am indebted again to all of you, the love I received today is great for me. Thank you for making me live a magical night, unique”, concluded Leo.
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