Arruabarrena reveals Paredes' gesture towards Boca before World Cup final | OneFootball

Leandro Paredes made a gesture that shows his leadership at Boca, despite being just hours away from playing another World Cup final with the Argentina National Team. It was Vasco Arruabarrena who revealed that the Xeneize captain sent a message congratulating the squad after the win in the first official match of the semester.

Xeneize is coming off a solid 2-0 victory over Sarmiento de Junín, a hugely valuable result that not only confirmed the good feelings surrounding the current coaching spell, but also sent the team directly into the round of 16 of the Copa Argentina. In that stage of the federal competition, Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s side will face Vélez Sarsfield as they look to keep advancing in the bracket.

While Boca’s delegation was celebrating qualification in the Rosario dressing room, the Albiceleste’s central midfielder was traveling to New Jersey, where the 2026 World Cup final will be played. Next Sunday, the national team will go for back-to-back titles against Spain starting at 4:00 PM at MetLife Stadium.

Paredes is coming off a historic win over England and will look to keep making history.

Despite the understandable tension, physical wear and tear, and the immense responsibility that comes with representing the country in an event of such magnitude, the midfielder did not disconnect from Boca’s match. His constant sense of belonging and leadership, which he shows beyond wearing the captain’s armband, were felt from thousands of miles away.

Arruabarrena detailed Leandro Paredes’ gesture toward the squad

Boca’s coach did not hide his delight when revealing what happened in the dressing room after qualification in the Copa Argentina was secured. During the press conference, the manager highlighted how quickly the midfielder got in touch with the delegation to celebrate the win over the Junín side, praising the enormous human quality of someone who is now an absolute role model for all the club’s young players.

“It had just ended and there was already a message from Leandro. He’s there, and hopefully on Sunday he can give us another joy, to that group that has already given us so much,” the blue-and-gold strategist said admiringly to the microphones, making clear the desire of the entire Xeneize fanbase to see the midfielder crowned once again on football’s biggest stage.

Paredes will play in his second World Cup final.

To wrap up, the coach went into more detail, with humor and complicity, about the close and constant relationship he maintains with the player. “There’s one last step left, but I’m not one to bust balls, especially considering they’re at the World Cup and playing very decisive stages. The one who always busts balls is him. But I’m happy—today I just came out of the dressing room and there was already a message congratulating the whole group,” the coach concluded, reflecting the atmosphere of unity that reigns at the club from La Ribera.

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