At Newell's, in addition to the problems on the field, elections are approaching in the club this year, and the current leadership led by Ignacio Astore is considering moving up the date of the elections. This has led to critical messages against Maxi Rodríguez in the covered stadium of Newell's, located in Parque Independencia, during the early hours of Tuesday.
The graffiti, sprayed on the walls, directly pointed at the leprosy idol and absolved coach Mariano Soso of blame, who was recently fired after the defeat in the clásico against Rosario Central. Phrases like 'The blame is on MR11, not on Soso' and 'He talked a lot and played little, the most arrogant' were some that appeared on the walls and were quickly covered with red paint in the morning.
The uncertainty about the origin of these messages has sparked speculation about possible political motivations behind them, as the elections in the club approach. Some see this graffiti as an expression of discontent from certain fans due to Maxi Rodríguez's lack of involvement in the team's current affairs, while others believe they could be part of a strategy to discredit him ahead of the elections.
Additionally, there is speculation that these acts of vandalism could be the work of Rosario Central fans, taking advantage of the internal crisis facing their eternal rival. All this contributes to a climate of tension in the club, where the leadership is focused on defining the future of the team and reorganizing the electoral calendar. The appearance of this graffiti marks a new chapter in the complex political internal strife at Newell's amid a sports crisis that deepened with Soso's departure and the potential arrival of Cristian 'Ogro' Fabbiani as the new coach. The immediate reaction to cover up the graffiti reveals that Maxi Rodríguez's image remains a sensitive topic within the institution.
