When will the statue of Marcelo Gallardo be inaugurated at the Monumental stadium?

In mid-October 2022, Marcelo Gallardo led his last match in Argentine soccer in a match where Silver river they lost against Rosario Central before the gaze of a crowd of fans who came to the Monumental stadium to bid farewell to the most winning coach in the history of the institution.

Months later, the date on which it can be recognized through a statue that will be located near the sports arena located in the Núñez neighborhood will be guaranteed. Although the initial date for this event was last Thursday, May 25, the weather prevented the normal development of this event in which the coach was honored.

This initiative had the support of many fans who donated their keys for several months to collect the bronze with which the sculpture was built.

The artist in charge of this task was Mercedes Savall who began her work after the final in Madrid in 2018. and it was also inspired by a photograph where the Doll appears raising the remembered Copa Libertadores trophy.

It is important to add that this statue measures more than 8 meters and weighs close to 7 tons, which will make it the largest in the world.

When will the statue of Marcelo Gallardo be inaugurated at the Monumental stadium?

The event will take place this Saturday, May 27, starting at 4:00 p.m. on Avenida Figueroa Alcorta near the parking lot, a sector where a stage will also be installed in which several invited representatives will be present.

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