River Plate president Daniel Passarella has revealed that he will not seek re-election to the club’s top position, meaning that the Millonario legend will end his time in charge following polls scheduled for December 15.
«I’m out. I cannot give anymore. I am doing this for my family,» the ‘Kaiser’ is reported to have stated during a meeting with allies in the Monumental Stadium, where he also revealed the reason for leaving was related to the team’s current poor form.
Rivals Rodolfo D Onofrio and Antonio Caselli, who have already started campaigning for the position, are the front-runners to take over from the ex-Argentina captain and coach.
Passarella’s reign as president was marked by the first relegation in River’s history, when they descended in 2011 following a play-off defeat against Belgrano. The club, bounced back, however, claiming promotion and the Nacional B title in their first year in the second tier.
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