The Tigre striker, son of the remembered Miguel Ángel Russo, became Rosario a few days after his father's death and burst into tears when dedicating the goal to him.
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Argentine football once again had another emotional page around the history of Miguel Ángel Russo. In Rosario, at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa, one of those scenes that transcend competition was experienced. Ignacio “Nacho” RussoTigre forward and son of the former coach, scored a goal just days after his father's death.
Before the start of the match between Newell’s y Tigrethe entire stadium stood up. The T-shirts, the scarves and the applause were the prelude to total silence: a minute in memory of the coach who left his mark on Boca, Rosario Central, Vélez and so many other clubs. Nacho, with a firm face and his gaze toward the sky, He couldn't hold back his tears. It was his city, his people, and a tribute to the man who guided him on and off the field.
22 minutes into the first half, the moment arrived that seemed written by destiny. Tigre launched a quick counterattack, David Romero overflowed from the left and sent the center into the area. There Nacho appeared, alone in front of the arch, to push the ball with the right and make it 1-0. There was no shout, no celebration: just a gesture to the sky, a hug from his teammates and a cry that was impossible to contain.
Days before, Nacho had anticipated his decision to play despite the pain. “I'm going to play, he would have wanted that. If I don't play, he gets up and shits on me”he had said with a sad smile. He kept his promise and did so in the most symbolic setting possible: Rosario, the city where Miguel Ángel Russo forged part of his legend as a player and coach of Central, and against the eternal rival, Newell's.
Fate chose the most poetic way to unite them once again. Furthermore, 'Nacho' did not hesitate to show his tattoo “everything is healed with love”with which he will carry the memory of his father every day.
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