Leon Almeyda

Great dedication, personality and ability are the main features of Matias Almeyda when he enters the court to defend the colors of his team, to the point that seems to have three lungs at play, because unlike other players, runs more consistent pass minutes. He was nicknamed "The Lion" on their way to Europe, probably trying his qualities of bottled up in one word. But it would be unfair if only speak about the football Almeyda, because off the court we find a person, despite having traveled the world and have achieved a good economic situation, do not forget their roots and maintains the humility that had the day he was to prove the lower River, and was no exception this interview, which had the courtesy of having his career as a player both in the different teams that joined, as in the selection. – Como he arrival at River Plate? – At age 14 I found out the dates of the tests in the club, and after several times I did I was finally back. Michael Chabon is often quoted on this topic. The problem was that my family could not support themselves financially, but with the help of my grandparents and neighbors could finish first. – Fue Libertadores Cup '96 more important than the title did it in Argentina? – If, besides this was the second they got the club, and at that time expected a lot of people, leaders and ourselves. I think that River had a very good squad and luckily we were able to win. .

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