Martin Palermo said goodbye to Boca

Even the Diego Armando Maradona was present with the fans chanting, as an amateur by the name of Martin Palermo. The idol of Boca Juniors played his last game for Boca Juniors shirt and was honored at a farewell apotheosis in a setting second to none: the legendary stadium La Bombonera.

Approximately 50,000 spectators went to the stadium not only to witness the match against Banfield (which would end 1-1), but to give the deserved farewell to his greatest idol of our times. And good Palermo could not hold back tears of emotion to feel what is wanted. Even root rose a goal and gave it to the front, top scorer in the history of the club. "Somewhere I'll put it. This is special to me. I'm going to enjoy and I'll never forget this stage. Without you Boca Juniors not be what it is," said the veteran player touched 37.

The "Titan", also known as the "Loco", arrived from Estudiantes de La Plata in 1997. With Boca managed to raise no less than 14 championships, to be exact six Argentine league and eight international cups. Always distinguished himself by his tremendous courage and claw in the field of play, as the time he scored his 100th goal against Colon de Santa Fe, minutes after tearing ligaments in his right knee.

His record stood at 227 Boca Juniors many, leaving as the fifth scorer Argentine football history. One of the unforgettable moments of his career came in November 2000, when he scored two goals to Iker Casillas to give victory to Boca against Real Madrid in the Intercontinental Cup final.

Before taking a victory lap to say goodbye to the fans who idolize him so much, Palermo said between sobs: "This moment is unique. I'm more than happy. I never thought I would receive from the people a show of affection like this . It is very hard to leave football, but it was already decided. "

The "Titan" had a very fortunate step does Villarreal, Betis and Alaves. He could not glory in European football, and on his return to the Boca Juniors won five consecutive titles. One task was left pending, but only last year, Maradona was given the opportunity he had long coveted, and failed to score a goal in World Cup South Africa 2010.