In 1982 some of River players that had contributed to the recent championship, left the club: Alonso was traded to Vélez Sarsfield due to his conflicts with Di Stefano and Kempes returned to Valencia CF. Moreover, Ramón Díaz and Daniel Passarella were sold to S.S.C. Napoli and Fiorentina respectively.

My favourite River player Diego Buananotte's in a bit of bother with the authorities at the mo, gonna ring you up tomorrow night on the World Football Phone in to ask about him.

Luís Fabiano ran behind a River player and kicked him just below the neck.

Allegrini clarified that the River player's condition was stable but he remained in intensive care under observation.