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·6 Juni 2026
Colón and Unión gave Indio Solari an unforgettable send-off in Santa Fe

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·6 Juni 2026

The passing of Carlos “Indio” Solari shocked the entire Argentine Republic, causing a profound impact on popular culture and being immediately reflected in Santa Fe football, where Colón and Unión paid tribute to the iconic artist with honors.
Considered an unquestionable hero of national music, Solari’s influence went far beyond the rock industry and became a permanent part of the football culture of stadiums. His compositions and melodies served as the foundation for supporters’ anthems, memorable welcomes, and collective celebrations over the decades. Faced with the painful news, the two main sports institutions of the provincial capital turned to their official communication channels to honor the close historical bond that united the singer with the region.
Club Atlético Colón proudly recalled the historic performance by Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota at its stadium in the late 1990s, highlighting the indelible mark that show left on the province:
“There are nights that transcend time. On December 13, 1997, thousands of souls came to our home to experience one of the most remembered pages in the history of Argentine rock. Amid rain, mud, flags, and songs that still echo in the collective memory, Indio and Los Redondos turned the Brigadier López into an unforgettable stage. Today, following the passing of Indio Solari, Santa Fe and Colón hold the pride of having been part of that history. Thank you for a night forever etched in the hearts of thousands of Sabaleros, Ricoteros, and people from Santa Fe.”
For its part, Club Atlético Unión remembered the historic musical evening held at its venue in 1996, but placed special emphasis on the great social sensitivity shown by the vocalist when he canceled a second concert scheduled at the club just before the social and economic collapse of 2001: “Your music echoed in our home that December 28, 1996. When fate marked a second meeting for December 8, 2001, you had the sensitivity of the greats to understand the moment our people were going through. ‘There’s no mood for celebrations,’ said Patricio Rey, in an Argentina that days later would see one of its worst crises explode. For your music. For your commitment. For your sensitivity. Farewell forever, Indio.”
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