The name Ricardo Gareca is well remembered by fans of the Peruvian team: under his command, the Bicolor team returned to take part in a World Cup after 36 years. In addition to the sporting successes, the following aspects were particularly noticeable: Cabal that the “Tiger” practiced. After a few years, the Argentine coach was encouraged to explain the origin of one of these rituals: taking photos with girlfriends.
How did Ricardo Gareca’s intrigue with brides come about?
The experienced strategist mentioned several times that he likes touching brides because in his country it is a symbol of good luck. He also provided details about the origin of this rite.
“We were in a hotel with ‘Bocha’ Santín (his technical assistant). We didn’t win, we had a bad time. Then he packed and there was just a bride getting married…dressed as a bride at the hotel where we met and took photos. So I grabbed Bocha and said: “Come and see, they say that the bride brings good luck,” he hinted in his dialogue with TyC Sports.
What gift did the bride give to Ricardo Gareca?
Ricardo Gareca revealed that the first girlfriend he took a photo with gave him her dress and that he still has it. “‘Let’s take a picture?’ (he told her). And they were surprised because they saw us in the uniform of the Peruvian team and they knew us. Then the bride gave me the dress. That the bride generally keeps her suit and everything. If we qualify “For the World Cup (Russia 2018) he gave me the wedding dress. And I still have it,” he concluded.