Estudiantes touched down in Rio, only to find a crowd split between cheers for Verón and jeers at Tapia, according to La Nación.
Key points
- Estudiantes' arrival in Rio sparked both support for Verón and criticism of Tapia, as reported by La Nación.
- The phrase “Oh, no soy secanuca…” was quoted in the article but its origin and meaning remain unclear.
- No official comments from the club or the individuals involved were included in the source.
According to a report by La Nación, the Estudiantes football delegation arrived in Rio de Janeiro amid a polarized atmosphere among Argentine fans present in the city.

Some supporters were heard expressing clear backing for former player and coach Juan Sebastián Verón, celebrating his recent involvement with the club.
Mixed fan reactions in Rio
At the same time, other fans directed verbal attacks toward former football federation chief Luis Alberto Tapia, using the phrase “Oh, no soy secanuca…”, a remark that the article attributes to the crowd but does not verify its exact source.
The report does not provide further details on the context of the visit, the size of the gathering, or any official statements from the club, Verón, or Tapia, leaving the full scope of the incident uncertain.
Source: lanacion.com.ar