The output of Ricardo Gareca the Peruvian team had a strong impact on national fans. Although the two-color team missed a great opportunity to play their second consecutive World Cup against Australia on penalties, fans did not doubt the Argentina coach’s continuity as the “Tiger” earned the affection of the country’s national bench with his performances. However, after a few weeks of negotiations, the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) announced his departure and the Argentina coach was eventually sacked his great stage of seven years at the top of the Blanquirroja.
After several months of speculation about the reasons for his stay, Gareca revealed the main reason for leaving and pointed out that the disagreements with the directors of the FPF are key.
“I don’t regret leaving Peru. He had nothing in common with the current president (Agustín Lozano). There were very significant differences,” said the DT in an interview with Radio Mitre.
Australia beat Peru 5-4 on penalties to qualify for Qatar 2022. Photos: EFE
Likewise, Gareca noted that he has not received a proposal to officiate a selection since leaving Peru. “He didn’t name me Mexico or any country“, he stated.
Eventually the ‘Tigre’ revealed that no one had come from Boca to speak to him and the only communication he had was when Riquelme had conferred on Zambrano and Cueva. “Boca never communicated with me officially. I only spoke to Riquelme once, when he had just taken office as Vice President of Boca and wanted to know how Zambrano was and was interested in Cueva. Who wouldn’t want to direct BocaTogether with River, they are the biggest institutions in Argentine football, it’s a goal for everyone,” he said.