The start of 2026 brought with it a new taste of South American football folklore in the form of the former player Felipe Melo as a protagonist. The former Brazilian midfielder, known for his emotional connection to Boca JuniorsHe used his social networks to mock River Plate This is due to the Núñez club’s absence from the next edition of the Copa Libertadores, while the Xeneize team will be present in the top continental competition.
From the beach, Felipe Melo interacted with his followers through a series of questions on his Instagram account. Responding to a question about the La Ribera club, the Brazilian explained the plan he wants to follow: “What I want this year… I have to do it.” Take a flight from Rio to Argentina, Buenos Aires. I leave the airport and take a taxi to La Boca, Bombonera“.
The provocation intensified in the final part of his message when he referred to the list of participants in the continental tournaments for the new year. Felipe Melo explained: “The tallest will play for the Libertadores. The smallest will not.”. This comment immediately went viral among supporters mouthwhich reinforces the historical rivalry Flow and create impact on digital platforms. It is worth remembering that the millionaire will play in the next edition of the Copa Sudamericana.
Melo’s connection to Boca has been a topic of conversation on several occasions. Although he never wore the blue and gold jersey professionally, his sympathy for the Buenos Aires club was reflected in interviews and public gestures. A few months ago in dialogue with TyC SportsFelipe Melo expressed his desire to lead the Ribera team by stating: “Of course I would like to lead Boca. I come from La 12.”
In September last year, the former midfielder surprised again by appearing on social networks with the jersey he was wearing Diego Maradona at the 1981 Metropolitan Tournament, during the first leg of the Idol Boca Juniors.
On his immediate journey, he added: “There is still a long way to go in the future. I have my staff and I have meetings every day, but I have to start calmly. It is impossible to think about starting in a team like Boca.” During the conversation, the Brazilian, who was three times American champion, including the title he won, spoke Fluminense in 2023, against the blue and gold in the final of the Copa Libertadores – he didn’t hide any part of his frustration. “I missed playing for Boca Juniors. I really wanted to play for Boca. That didn’t happen because they never called me up.”he lamented to TyC Sports.
Support the current management of Juan Roman Riquelme As president of Xeneize, this was another point highlighted by the former player. He stated: “Boca has the greatest of all as president and I am sure he will improve the club.” With this, Melo highlighted the institutional phase of the La Ribera team in Argentine football.
Felipe Melo’s interaction with the public strengthens his identification with the Ribera club, although his admiration always came from afar and never as an official footballer of the institution.
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