Lucas Rossi and Manuel Brunet, present at the Legends Party of Belgium

On June 9, Olympic champions, from the world and Europe with the Belgium National Team they will have their last magical night in a “Legends match.” They will play before a gain of former hockey stars of different nationalities, among which are the two Argentine Olympic champions in Rio 2016: Lucas Rossi and Manuel Brunet.

Both played more than a decade in Europe, more precisely in Belgium (Rossi 13 seasons and Brunet 14 years), and for that reason they were invited to participate in the All Stars team. Given this, AM850.com contacted Luqui and Manu to tell his feelings of this meeting.

“They called me a few months ago, they told me what the idea waswhich is to honor the legends that recently retired from the Belgium National Team and make a match against the “old” rivals that were having, And I accepted it with pleasure. Here I played 13 seasons in Oree, Leopold, Beerschot and Braxgata. Luckily there are several nationalities: Dutch, Australians, Germans, Spanish and us, the Argentines. Players against whom I played and some with whom I was also a companion“Lucas Rossi said.

And then closed: “It seems to me an excellent idea, they organize it barbarian. Inputs are already sold and It is great to be able to feel part of such an event, even though it does not play a lot. I think the game will have a nice atmosphere, with many people in the stands, so it will be good, especially for them, the boys of Belgium, who are going to be honored. “

In addition to the former Banco Province player, Manuel Brunet also talked about this meeting: “I think that in my case, the call has to do with the number of seasons moved here (14 in total: 11 in Daring, 2 in Leopold and 1 in Namur), added to the fact of being still residing here and having been part of the selected many years. “

“That they have called Argentines is a nice recognition. He talks about the good rivalry that existed between both teams and that this championship has long been one of the main destinations of Argentines when they decide to play in Europe. I hope, mainly enjoy with my familywhich are the ones that were part of this adventure in Europe, which has the date of closing August, where we will live in Rosario, “concluded the Rosario.