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Saprissa president joins fan drum ritual, celebrates team's big win

Saprissa president joins fan drum ritual, celebrates team's big win

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Deportivo Saprissa president Roberto Artavia was seen participating in fan rituals before a match against Pérez Zeledón.
  • Artavia joined the team's "Ultra" fan group, beating a drum and engaging with young supporters.
  • The president later celebrated the team's dominant 4-0 victory and praised the young players.

Deportivo Saprissa president Roberto Artavia embraced the club's passionate fan culture, making a notable appearance with the team's "Ultra" supporters before their match against Pérez Zeledón. Videos circulating on social media showed Artavia participating in pre-game rituals, including beating a drum alongside the ultra fans.

Artavia's involvement extended to the field, where he was seen accompanied by a group of children. This gesture underscored a connection with the younger generation of fans and the club's future.

Following the match, which Saprissa won convincingly with a 4-0 scoreline, Artavia expressed his satisfaction. He was seen celebrating the team's dominant performance and specifically commended the contributions of the young players, referring to them as 'chamacos'.

The president's actions, from engaging with the ultra fans to celebrating the team's success and young talent, resonated widely on social media, highlighting a president actively involved with the club's identity and its supporters.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.