Ricardo Gareca's cycle at the helm of the Peruvian team continues to bring back fond memories for fans. If there is anyone who knows the connection that the “Tigre” has with Inca fans, it is the former football player. Oscar Ruggeri, Who is his close friend? In this sense, “Cabezón” revealed some episodes that they had to live through.
Óscar Ruggeri and his emotional moment with Ricardo Gareca
After Ricardo Gareca managed to qualify Peru for the World Cup after 36 years, Ruggeri remembered the time when they went out to eat in a restaurant and was surprised by the ovation they received.
“It will never go away (connection to Peru). I was in Peru, we went out to eat and I experienced something that I haven't experienced with many people. I walked into a restaurant and everyone stood up to applaud Ricardo, everyone!” I tell him: 'Ricardo, what you have achieved.' If you want to be president of Peru, people vote. At that moment… The truth is, we are brothers, I am proud of the way they treat him,” he said on the show “Sin Cassette”.
Likewise, Argentina's 1986 World Cup winner recalled that several fans asked him to convince his friend to stay in Blanquirroja. “They love me too, they identify me so much with 'Flaco' that they love me. I go everywhere, they hug me and tell me: “You are Ricardo’s friend, convince him and let him come back.” he added.
Chile relies on Ricardo Gareca
In the middle of the Copa América 2024 draw, it was announced that the Chilean team was interested in signing Ricardo Gareca. Before the ceremony, the 65-year-old coach spoke about this possibility.
“Chile is a very important team. I would have to analyze and think about it because it is a rival of Peru. I know what people think and how Peruvians experience it. In short, I was a professional. Our feeling (he and his). physically) towards Peru, nothing will ever change that,” he hinted in “Sin Cassette”.