Gustavo Costas
celebrated his birthday in the happiest way: wearing the
Racing
coach's jersey and leading a practice session at the Tita Mattiusi facility.
Today,
February 28
, the Academy emblem reached
61
pirulos
and taking advantage of the momentum of the classic, he blew out the candles and made the wish of all the fans.
First thing in the morning, the club surprised Costas when he entered his office, prior to commanding training, with a
cake that had a lit flare and candle
, ready to be blown out by the coach.
This is how, under the applause and
'happy birthday'
chant sung by the rest of his coaching staff, the coach turned off the small flare with a smile from ear to ear.
But when they reminded him to make the classic three wishes, he responded firmly:
"Just one is enough for me
."
"
It goes without saying, everyone knows very well...
" Costas added at the insistence of those present that he reveal his request.
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And yes, the coach's desire is clear: to win a title with his beloved Racing.
"
I came to be champion
," he said after beating Independiente.
At the moment, Costas is on the right track to achieve his goal by being within the top four of his League Cup zone, in which he is third, with 13 points.
"
It's meant for us to win something
," thinks VĂctor Blanco as he gets excited about the Academy's present.
Those who did not fall short with the greetings were the Racing fans themselves.
Social networks were flooded with messages
in each of the publications dedicated to Costas' birthday.
Congratulations, Gustavo!
🎂
Your wish is also ours 🩵 pic.twitter.com/MPMPZ5FWFM
— Racing Club (@RacingClub) February 28, 2024
"
I didn't know I needed Costas from DT so much until now that I have him, thank you Gustavo, happy birthday
."
"We love you Gustavo, thank you for being good at Racing."
"Happy Birthday Gustavo! That wish is a fact, you just have to believe!
".
"Your joy will be ours. All united, as you said. Happy birthday," are some of the affectionate messages they left for the DT.
Even another racing eminence such as
Alfio
Coco
Basile
also expressed his greetings through social networks.
"
Happy birthday Costita dear!! I am happy with how you take care of the Racing bench. Cheers and endure the Academy!!!
", he wrote, attaching a photo in which he is seen hugging Costas during his time as coach and player, respectively.
Happy birthday Costita dear!!
I'm happy with how you take care of the Racing bench.
Cheers and endure the Academy!!!
✍️Coco Basile from Palermo pic.twitter.com/g2sqEY1HiB
— Alfio Basile (@Alfio_Basile) February 28, 2024
Under that festive symptom that began after the victory in the Clásico de Avellaneda, Racing is preparing to make its coach's wish come true.
"
If we continue this line, we are going to give joy to the fans this semester
," outlined Juan Fernando Quintero.
The next step will be on Friday from 9:00 p.m. against Platense in Vicente LĂłpez.