Buenos Aires, December 20 (NA) — What was meant to be a historic day of recognition for Independiente ended in an institutional scandal due to a bizarre spelling error. During the inauguration of sectors 1 and 2 of the Libertadores de América stadium, named after Enzo Trossero and Hugo Villaverde, the club made an unforgivable mistake in the legendary defender's name. According to information from the Argentine News Agency, the official bronze plaque bears the name 'Hugo Gerardo Villaverde', when the legend of the 'Rojo's' second name is Eduardo.
Anger from members and criticism aimed at management The error sparked an immediate wave of criticism from fans on social networks, especially as it was a posthumous tribute.
Lack of review: The oversight passed all institutional filters, to the point that the club's official account published a video clearly showing the wrong name on the plaque.
Criticisms of the management: Members described the incident as a 'lack of respect' and another carelessness in the management of Néstor Grindetti.
Eternal legacy: Villaverde and Trossero formed the club's most successful central defensive duo, winning the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup of 1984 against Liverpool.
From this act on, the sectors surrounding the Erico stand will bear the names of the idols, joining other sectors already named after Ricardo Bochini, Miguel Ángel Santoro, and Arsenio Erico.
