An Italian city offers to welcome the return of the final of the Copa Libertadores

The city of Genoa (Liguria, Italy) was proposed on November 26 to welcome the return of the final of the Copa Libertadores de América between the Argentine football teams. River Plate and Boca Juniors, an evening postponed twice after the violence triggered by the fans.

This meeting between the rivals of Buenos Aires was scheduled for November 25 after the postponement of the day before, because the fans of River had attacked the Boca bus near the Monumental stadium and some players were injured with pieces of glass and tear gas used by the police against the attackers.

Genoa Sports Director Stefano Anzalone sent a letter to the Presidents of both entities in which he emphasizes that "our city, close to Buenos Aires in a historical, cultural and sporting way, has very deep and indissoluble links with its clubs. prestigious founded by our compatriots emigrated from Italy to Argentina at the dawn of the 20th century. "

Anzalone clarified that the tragic collapse of the Morandi Bridge in August "woke up a deep sense of community and rediscovering our roots"Therefore," our city I would be honored and willing to welcome this important and prestigious celebration"

On 27 November, River Plate and Boca Juniors Presidents Rodolfo D Onofrio and Daniel Angelici will meet with the South American Football Confederation Dome respectively to determine the date and venue for the President's return. final of the Copa Libertadores.