The rain of papers is over
If you thought that the classic between River and Boca only left a penalty from Paredes, you were wrong. On Sunday, the Monumental witnessed something more than a goal: a fire that forced firefighters to intervene. The flames damaged seats and caused riots. All for the confetti.
Now, the Buenos Aires Sports Safety Committee took action on the matter. “Preventive” ban on the use of paper cutouts in all stadiums in the district. It is not for less.
“Even though the local club had previously approved contingency protocols… an incident occurred that concretely shows the potential risk of ignition,” the authorities explained.
The tradition came from the ’78 World Cup. The River fans, summoned by the fan subcommittee, had cut thousands of pieces of paper to welcome the team. But this time, the party literally died down.
Boca won 1-0 with a penalty from Leandro Paredes. But what remains is a lesson: sometimes, the most beautiful customs can become dangerous when the risks are not measured. Football is passion, but also responsibility.
