Antonio Vespucio Liberti

Life and work

The story behind the role.

Argentine football executive (1902–1978).

Antonio Vespucio Liberti (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈtonjo βeˈspusjo liˈβeɾti]; 1900 – 28 November 1978) was a chairman of Club Atlético River Plate. He presided the club four times, becoming the president who was most often in charge of the club, with 20 non-consecutive years in office. During his periods in charge, River Plate won six titles, three Primera División, one Copa Ibarguren and two Copa Aldao. Liberti carried out bold efforts that contributed to the institutional and sporting greatness of the club. Under his mandate the Estadio Monumental was built, which is currently named after him.

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