Former players: No matter where, it's who we are that counts | OneFootball

The pre-match atmosphere between Colón and Defensores Unidos de Zárate at the Brigadier López stadium was filled with emotion and remembrance. A group of former sabalero players gathered on the field minutes before the start, unfurling a banner with a phrase that summed up the rojinegro sentiment: “It doesn’t matter where we are. What matters is who we are.”

Those present at Colón

The gesture was met with an ovation from the fans, who appreciated the presence of historic players who marked different eras in the club's life. Among those who participated in the event were Tato Enrique, Chupete Marini, Pipa Sidoni, Mario Yannicelli, Bocón Torres, Gabriel Tabisi, Loco Sandoval, Rafa Díaz, Cocola Mamani, Gustavo Ripke, Lalo Córdoba, Norberto Illescas, Hugo Carafa, Rubén Córdoba, Tucu Molina, Daniel Mozas, El Monito Medina, La Flaca Vergel, Ricardo Fertonani, José Báez, Mario Pintos, and Bocha Guzmán.

The collective entrance onto the field, accompanied by the banner and applause from the stands, was a reminder that Colón transcends results and categories. In a season finale with a bitter taste, the former players chose to deliver a message of identity and belonging, reinforcing the eternal bond between the club, its history, and its people.

The words of Tato Enrique, the mastermind behind the initiative

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Radio Gol Santa Fe 96.7FM (@radiogolsantafe)

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.