Miguel Del Sel praises Unión’s social role: ‘Colón should 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 current state of the local institutions and surprised many with a forceful reflection on the role of clubs. In a conversation made easier by the camaraderie of his great friend Esteban “Bichi” Fuertes, Colón’s all-time top scorer, the Midachi member highlighted the importance of social life beyond professional soccer.

“We are 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 hopefully they can make that happen.”

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The comedian, who recalled his days living on Urquiza at 1100, emphasized his training as a teacher to explain his view: “Of course, as a teacher, I think a club has another role besides soccer. Because not all kids can be Messi, not all kids can be Bichi Fuertes,” he said with a laugh, joking with the surname of the Colón idol.

The relationship between the two is an example of coexistence in a passionate city. In fact, people remembered the peña “Único” (Unión-Colón), a gathering 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 in the top flight, the true success of an institution lies in supporting young people and giving them a sense of belonging, regardless of whether they go on to become sports stars.

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