🎂Atlético Nacional marked 79 years with memories, legends and unity | OneFootball

Atlético Nacional commemorated its 79th anniversary with an emotional ceremony at its Guarne headquarters, combining tributes to its forebears with a profound institutional outlook.

Recognition for the greats and a push toward the future

During the event, the Verdolaga leadership immortalized Jorge Hugo “la Chancha” Fernández and Oswaldo Juan Zubeldía as new club legends. At the same time, upcoming projects in infrastructure, youth development, and the club’s own brand for 2027 were highlighted, along with the social impact of its foundation.

An unbreakable bond with Chapecoense

The occasion reached its highest point with the presence of the Chapecoense delegation, led by club president Alex Passos and survivor Hélio Neto, in a commemoration marking ten years since the tragic accident. René Higuita took the floor to deliver a message of fraternity and peace in the stands, closing the event with the unveiling of a mural symbolizing an eternal friendship born of solidarity.

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