The Boca Juniors club stands on the threshold of its next presidential elections, and the spotlight points to a potential clash between Juan Román Riquelme and Mauricio Macri.
Boca Juniors is about to decide which key figures will steer the club for the next four years. Members must choose between continuing the current leadership and inviting a change of direction, with two surnames dominating the daily conversation: Riquelme and Macri.
Goal provides a comprehensive overview of what supporters need to know about these elections at Boca.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE ELECTIONS BE HELD
The date is confirmed for Saturday December 2, with venues at La Bombonera and roughly one hundred thousand voting members expected to participate.
VOTING REQUIREMENTS
A member may vote if they have more than two years of active status and are up to date with their quota. For example, newer members who do not meet these requirements will be unable to vote.
CANDIDATES
While official lists have not yet been published, the window closes on November 14 for submissions. The major players involved are widely recognized by observers.
On one side is the ruling faction led by Juan Román Riquelme. It remains to be seen whether he will seek the presidency or join Jorge Amor Améa l again. In December 2022, he announced his group Soy Bostero and he asserted a provocative line aimed at rivals, saying that voters should stay calm amid the political noise. The group has signaled it will push for renewed leadership and continuity in the club’s direction.
The principal challenger is Andrés Ibarra, an economist and politician who would ally with Mauricio Macri. Under Macri’s administration, Ibarra held roles such as general manager and later marketing manager. He emphasizes governance maturity and the ambition to oversee large-scale projects, including proposals to expand the club’s stadium capacity and facilities.
A third political initiative is anticipated from Jorge Reale. Although forecasts suggest this third force may struggle to secure the numbers needed to win outright, its potential alliance with either major bloc could sway the balance. If Reale aligns with the Ibarra-Macri bid, the opposition might gain momentum; if he sides with Riquelme’s group, the dynamics could shift in favor of the ruling team.
Observers note that the outcome could hinge on coalition dynamics, voter turnout, and the ability of the factions to persuade a broad base of members who are essential to the club’s future governance.
For reference and context, these developments are widely covered in sports media coverage of Boca Juniors and its leadership contest.