In the Copa Peru, complaints of bribery and threats were common. Horacio 'Pepa' Baldessari, former Argentine striker who had an important spell at Sporting Cristal, was one of those who came out in front of the cameras to expose these 'mafias' that sought at all costs to continue their journey towards promotion to the first division.
In 2011, 'Pepa' was hired as the coach of the historic and traditional Club Carlos Mannucci de Trujillo. During the departmental stage, one of his players, specifically goalkeeper Víctor Ulloa, informed him that their opponent, Club Grau de Huamachuco, handed him 1,500 soles to "throw the game" (play poorly, allow goals, etc.).
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Immediately, the coach called a press conference and denounced this attempted bribery. He then went on to do something for which he later had to apologize: he made an obscene gesture with the money.
The Argentine coach is also remembered for his time at Juan Aurich. Photo: La Pepa Baldessari/Facebook
"I say to the people of Huamachuco that just as this gentleman had the decency to gather this, may they lose it up their a**. No, and I say it to you, when this airs, there will be death threats, I don't give a d***," said the visibly upset Córdoba.
Situation economy
In recent hours, the Argentine made headlines when information about his current situation in the country was revealed, as well as his intentions to return to his native Cordoba. However, after these series of reports, Baldessari himself took it upon himself to deny that he was in extremely precarious conditions; however, he did specify that he was not going through a good time.