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Sebastián Vignolo's harsh editorial on River and Boca: 'They have everything, they bring whoever they want, but they sti
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Sebastián Vignolo's harsh editorial on River and Boca: 'They have everything, they bring whoever they want, but they still haven't realized'

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Sports journalist Sebastián "Pollo" Vignolo criticized River and Boca for underperforming despite their resources.
  • He highlighted their recent losses to Barracas Central and Deportivo Riestra as evidence of their struggles.
  • Vignolo argued that the clubs are stuck in outdated rivalries instead of focusing on current performance.

Sebastián "Pollo" Vignolo, a prominent sports journalist, launched a scathing critique against Argentine football giants River Plate and Boca Juniors, accusing them of failing to capitalize on their immense resources. Vignolo's editorial came in the wake of both clubs suffering surprising defeats at the start of the Clausura Tournament – River losing 1-0 to Barracas Central and Boca falling 3-0 to Deportivo Riestra.

They have everything, absolutely everything. They do what they want, they bring this player, that player, the one from the World Cup. Why are they holding back? Haven't they realized it's not enough? It's useless.

— Sebastián VignoloVignolo criticizes River and Boca for their underperformance despite their resources.

"They have everything, absolutely everything. They do what they want, they bring this player, that player, the one from the World Cup. Why are they holding back? Haven't they realized it's not enough? It's useless," Vignolo stated, expressing frustration that despite their financial power and ability to sign top talent, the teams are not delivering on the field. He emphasized that Argentine football respects performance over reputation, noting that teams are easily overcome if they don't perform.

Vignolo described the weekend's performances as a "disgrace" for both clubs, attributing it not to isolated incidents but to a recurring pattern. He questioned when these clubs last won major titles, pointing out that despite having "everything" and doing "what they want" in terms of player acquisition, their on-field execution is lacking. He also criticized their continued focus on past glories and outdated rivalries, such as the "folklore" surrounding their historical matches, rather than addressing their current shortcomings.

Boca and River the weekend made a disgrace. Made a disgrace. And you know why they made a disgrace? Not because it happened, it happens from time to time, it's happening often.

— Sebastián VignoloVignolo describes the recent losses by Boca and River as a disgrace.

"Boca and River are in debt to their fans for a long time," Vignolo asserted. He lamented that both clubs should be competing in and winning the Copa Libertadores, yet one didn't even participate and the other's performance was lackluster. He concluded by comparing Argentine football to a movie where the outcome is unpredictable, unlike typical films where one can anticipate the ending. For Vignolo, the current state of these once-dominant clubs is a perplexing and disappointing spectacle.

Boca and River are in debt to their fans for a long time.

— Sebastián VignoloVignolo states that the clubs owe their supporters better performances.
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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.

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