Boston River tied 0-0 against Plaza Colonia in his debut for the Opening Tournament and the meeting lacked emotions that translated into the scoreboard. But there was another focus beyond the game: Luis Lacalle Pou He was present at the Juan Antonio Lavalleja Stadium in Flores to encourage the team of which he is a recognized supporter.
The President of the Republic was on the platform accompanied by Luis Alberto Lacalle, his eldest son, who works in the training of Albion, which this Sunday fell 5-3 to Rentistas in its debut. In turn, he was also at the side of the politician, Manuel Lacalle, his youngest son.
It’s not the first time Luis Lacalle Pou goes to the court to see Boston River; I have already done it in 2021 in his team’s duel against Montevideo City Torque for the fourth date of the Closing Tournament. On that occasion he was accompanied by his children and Pedro Bordaberry, external advisor to the Ciudadano group.
Football and the Lacalle Pou
Beyond his love of surfing, the President of the Republic is a supporter of Boston River and has attended public events that reveal it: he was at the celebrations for the club’s 80th anniversary and on different occasions he has accompanied the team of which he is partner.
In the 80 years of @bostonriver with Saavedra, responsible for making me a fan and member of Boston years ago. pic.twitter.com/4mudIpNirK
– Luis Lacalle Pou (@LuisLacallePou) February 23, 2019
In addition, Luis Alberto Lacalle, his eldest son, belongs to the 2004 generation and came to Albion recommended by José Batlle Perdomo, the historic captain of Peñarol, champion of the Copa Libertadores in 1987.
The young man plays as a forward and was praised by his coach. “He has a nice physique that he will surely continue to develop and he is also very humble and friendly. He accepts what one tells him and is very respectful. And look, I spoke to him face to face and told him what I thought, but he reacted very well. He is always willing to learn and that is important,” said Álvaro Regueira, a coach who directs the president’s son in the pioneer team.