“It was a delight to see him run the band”

Ramon Calderon, former president of Real Madrid (2006-2009), attended the burning chapel of Paco Gento pTo say goodbye to the Madrid legend, who died this Tuesday at the age of 88, he recalled that “it was a delight to see him run the band”.

“I have the memory of his last European Cup. I heard the other five on the radio. It was a delight to see him run the band,” he told the media as he left the stadium.

“He has been a legend. Six European Cups, unique in the world. He has represented many things for our team and therefore it is nice to see him surrounded by so much love from the world of football and from the fans,” said the former white president.

What’s more, Calderon He recalled that Gento was coach of Palencia, the team from his city, so he was able to spend more time with the ‘Galerna del Cantábrico’: “I have remembered those moments with his widow.”

From his personal facet, Calderon He highlighted the human warmth of the left-handed winger: “I was able to treat him more, he was an extraordinarily affectionate, sensitive and humane man. He had a very funny, sarcastic irony. I had a great time with him. It was a delight to listen to him talk about everything. an enjoyment”.

“It was a great help to Di StefanoThe two helped each other a lot. Alfredo benefited from his crosses and wing runs. For those of us who have been players of this club, he has been a player who has marked an era,” he said.