Emmanuel Gigliotti is one of the players most marked in River’s recent history for having been present in some of the most remembered matches in international competitions, either for controversy and by actions on the field. From the penalty that tackled Barovero to return with the Independiente shirt in the controversial turn-back crossing of the quarter-finals, where the “Millionaire” took the series 3–1, the “Puma” was always the white of Chicanas and insults of the fans and stayed with the spin of that tournament to this day, where he scored against the people of Nunez.
Emmanuel Giglotti targeted River for the arbitral rulings on his behalf. Photo: Twitter @Independiente
In an interview with the Mexican half-year, Gigliotti targeted the referees’ decisions and noted that “curiously River was benefited in Marcelo Gallardo’s cycle”. “It’s sad that many parties have had so much controversy. Both with Boca and facing Independiente had failures in his favor,” he said. Toluca’s current striker highlighted the move that could change the history of the Copa Libertadores, with a penalty that was not charged in favor of the “Red”, which is still being discussed. “I think Javier Pinola’s kick to Martín Benítez the referee must have gone to review it at the VAR. Independent was harmed,” he said.
On the other hand, far from continuing the controversy with those of Nuñez, Gigliotti assured that his relationship with the people of the club of Avellaneda remains and that for that mutual respect, in addition to being remembered for the title of the 2017 Copa Sudamericana, he “would like” to return, although he is clear that his withdrawal would be elsewhere. “I would love to be able to retire at All Boys, it’s an institution I love very much,” he said.
