At a festive time for River within the framework of the 122nd anniversary of the club’s history, the Millionaire officially honored Marcelo Gallardo for obtaining the Libertadores Cup 2018 and for his successful time at the club, being the most winning coach in its history.
In this way, six months after his departure as coach of Riverin the Figueroa Alcorta Avenue he Doll was honored with a sculpture of him with the Libertadores Cup.
However, said statue will continue to stir on social networks due to a particularity that is far from strictly football.
The genital area was one of the aspects that drew attention on social networks and was subject to many comments. some in favor, others against and others taking it as a joke.
But the truth is mercedes savalsThe artist in charge of carrying out the artistic piece assured that everything that was seen in the statue had a justification, especially the area that ended so much commotion.
“They specifically asked me to exaggerate that part.“, argument savalls.
“I learned on the motorcycle, because this cultural thing about soccer must be expressed in some way, because we are talking about a soccer sculpture,” he added regarding the request he received to shape the statue of the coach.
“Each artist has their way of interpreting what is happening and interpreting the fans, right? I like to enjoy the fans, the popular movement and this was the way to wink at the fans”, he commented in defense of his ways of working as an artist.
“Is not easy. It’s obvious that not everyone is going to like it, but I’m prepared for it. It is natural. You always play it ”, closed the artist.
