Sergio Blanco
Sergio Blanco, champion in 2014 with Sporting Cristal, retired from professional soccer at the age of 40 at Montevideo Wanderers. The 'Chapita' entered the game in the second half and scored the equalizing goal for his team at the 89th minute. This result allowed them to move up to the first division and put an end to his career.
The Uruguayan is remembered in Peru for his time at Sporting Cristal
The Uruguayan is remembered in Peru for his time at Sporting Cristal, where he won the Descentralizado Championship 2014 and the Clausura and Apertura tournaments (2014 and 2015, respectively). He scored 14 goals in 41 matches for the team.
Sergio Blanco is one of the idols of Montevideo Wanderers, the team he supports, and their all-time top scorer with 107 goals. The striker is ahead of Óscar Chelle (104), José María Medina (100), and Carlos Bastón (90).
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Teams Sergio Blanco played for
- Montevideo Wanderers (2000-2003; 2004-2005; 2006-2007; 2012; 2013-2014; 2016-2018 and 2021)
- Club América (2003)
- San Luis (2004)
- Dorados de Sinaloa (2005-2006)
- Shanghai Shenhua (2007-2008)
- Nacional (2008-2010)
- Querétaro (2010)
- Necaxa (2011)
- Patronato (2012)
- Sporting Cristal (2014-2015)
- Montevideo City Torque (2019-2020)
Sporting Cristal: Marcos Riquelme will no longer be with the team
After losing the Liga 1 Betsson to Alianza Lima, Sporting Cristal is already planning their participation in the local tournament and the upcoming Copa Libertadores. A few hours ago, the club announced its first departure and confirmed that the player Marcos Riquelme will no longer be part of the squad.
"Thank you, Sporting Cristal, for allowing me to wear your beautiful colors this year. I leave with a bitter taste for not being able to defend you as I should have," the Argentine forward posted on his Instagram account.