Ricardo Gareca closed his successful stage with the Peruvian National Team in a long press conference, where he also received various farewell messages from the 'Blanquirroja' fans. But that's not all, as the "Tiger" did not expect that he would be surprised by one more fan on his return flight.
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It happened that, during his return trip to Buenos Aires, the 'Tiger' was deeply moved by the special greeting from the airplane pilot he was returning with. The pilot dedicated several emotional phrases to him.
"I wanted to dedicate a few words to Ricardo Gareca. As a Peruvian and a fan of the national team, I want to thank him for these seven lived years," started the captain of the aircraft, generating a reaction from the coach while the rest of the passengers applauded.
The pilot continued describing the achievements that the 'Tiger' reached with the Peruvian National Team and at the end, he asked him to remember that he is and will always be welcome in the 'Inca' territory.
"He gave us back the illusion of returning to a World Cup after 36 years, taking us to a Copa America final, and breaking records that were almost impossible. Thank you very much, coach, and always remember that the doors of our Peru will be open for you," he expressed.
Farewell from 'Tiger' Gareca
Ricardo Gareca departed for Argentina, but before leaving, he left phrases that touched the hearts of Peruvians, remembering his time leading the 'Blanquirroja'.
When the Argentine strategist arrived at Jorge Chavez International Airport in a car, the press caught him by surprise. When asked about the memories he will take from Peru, he replied that he is "the best of all" because of all the experiences he had.
Statistics of Ricardo Gareca with Peru
It is worth noting that, leading the Peruvian National Team, coach Ricardo Gareca was able to direct a total of 96 matches, obtaining a record of 41 victories, 36 defeats, and 19 draws.