The final whistle had just blown. Players hugged, fans roared, and the stadium hummed with the thrill of victory. But for Edinson Cavani, the celebration took an unexpected turn. There he was, right on the field, holding a phone to his ear, a smile spreading across his face. Who calls a star striker right after a big game? None other than the club’s top boss, Juan Román Riquelme.
This wasn’t just any phone call; it was a moment of pure connection. Boca Juniors had just secured a vital 2-0 win against Banfield. Miguel Merentiel scored one goal, and Cavani bagged the other. This match was the sixth round of the Argentinian championship. For Boca, this win felt like gold, especially since the team from La Bombonera had been struggling lately. A crisis of results had been brewing, and everyone felt the pressure.
The victory brought huge relief to the whole Boca organization. Club president Riquelme was especially delighted. He watched the game from his presidential box. After the referee’s final whistle, he decided to make his feelings known right away. He grabbed his phone and called down to the field, specifically to praise Cavani. He rang a member of the coaching staff, who then handed the phone straight to the Uruguayan star.
After the conversation, Cavani shared the details with reporters. He explained, “I got a call from Román. He was really happy about the win.” Cavani added that the team is “starting to get things sorted out.” He feels they are developing a stronger team identity. “He told me how happy he felt,” Cavani said. He finished by noting, “Now we need to rest and get ready for the next game.” It was a simple call, but it showed how much this victory meant to everyone, from the top brass to the players on the grass.