Time Flies…
By: Anthony | August 27th, 2008
It has already been one year since the tragic death of Antonio Puerta. It seemed like yesterday that I was in Sevilla on vacation when I heard the news. I ran down to El Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán and saw all the crying Sevillistas and just everyone in general (including the Beticos!!!) were in mourning.
On August 23rd 2008 a match between Sevilla and Málaga was scheduled for I Trofeo Antonio Puerta, a match to commemorate Antonio and continue his legacy. Originally Del Nido wanted to select either Shalke, whom which Antonio scored his infamous UEFA cup game winning goal, or AC Milan, whom which Sevilla played in the UEFA Supercup the same week that Antonio had passed. Due to both their busy schedules Del Nido chose Málaga, whom which were recently promoted to the Primera, and this was a way to both introduce them back to the league, and make it an Andaluz tournament.
Sevilla easily handled their fellow Andalucian’s beating them 2-0 with goals coming from Luis Fabiano, and Renato. But what was important wasn’t the goals, the trophy, or even victory for that matter. It was for everyone to remember Antonio for the great player, husband, and friend he was.
I really respect Del Nido for things like this, he makes Sevilla a respectable club, and he treats it like family, not a business like most football clubs these days.
Descansa en Paz Antonio
Siempre Con Nosotros
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RIP Antonio
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Grande Puerta!!
Campeón! Siempre estamos contigo!
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Amen, my friend…Amen!
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