Miguel Del Sel praises Unión’s social role: «Colón must copy us» | OneFootball

In a relaxed exchange that goes beyond Santa Fe’s historic rivalry, comedian and current Unión vice president Miguel Del Sel analyzed the present of the local institutions and surprised many with a forceful reflection on the role of clubs. In a conversation featuring the complicity of his close friend Esteban “Bichi” Fuertes, Colón’s all-time leading scorer, the Midachi member highlighted the importance of social life beyond professional soccer.

“We’re a team under construction” could be a sports phrase, but Del Sel took it to the institutional level. When asked about their eternal rival, the executive was direct: “Honestly, for the city’s sake, Colón has to be in the top division. But Colón has to try to copy Unión, mark my words”. For Miguel, the difference lies in openness to the community: “Unión has more social life, which is what Colón is lacking, and I hope they can make it happen.”

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The comedian, who recalled his years living at 1100 Urquiza, emphasized his training as a teacher to explain his vision: “Of course, as a teacher I think a club has another function besides soccer. Because not every kid can be Messi, not every kid can be Bichi Fuertes,” he said with a laugh, joking about the surname of the Colón idol.

The relationship between the two is an example of coexistence in a passionate city. In fact, people recalled the existence of the “Único” supporters’ club (Unión-Colón), a space they shared years ago. According to witnesses to this back-and-forth, Del Sel is one of the very few who enjoys total respect on both sides: “He’s the only person in Santa Fe who can walk past Colón’s stadium without anyone saying a word to him.”

With this stance, the Tatengue vice president made it clear that, while the hope is for both clubs to shine at the highest level, the true success of an institution lies in supporting young people and giving them a sense of belonging, regardless of whether they become sports stars.

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