The resurfacing of an interview with Ignacio Lago, a key figure at ColĂłn, published eight months ago, has just reignited on social media a moment that goes beyond sports. A moment that, although off the pitch, was historic for Argentine football.
The Colón de Santa Fe forward, injured at the time and going through a difficult period, was surprised live by a video message sent by his boyfriend. Lago was then making his homosexuality and his romantic relationship visible, something unprecedented in Argentine professional football and still uncommon in men’s sport.
Lago described his relationship as “an irrational love” and compared it to his passion for football. He also admitted he had not expected the surprise the show’s production team had prepared for him.
“All I can do is congratulate you and thank you for being such an excellent person and such an outstanding professional. I know all the grit you put into this, I know you have a dream… “Thank you for defending the colors of my city,” the message said.
On the football side, the forward has already put the injury behind him and is enjoying an excellent spell, with a contract renewal in sight and the hope of returning to the top flight with ColĂłn.
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