Viña criticizes River's management during Cruzeiro presentation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:09 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Matías Viña expressed frustration with River Plate's management while being introduced as a Cruzeiro player. During his presentation, he criticized the club for their lack of communication and the treatment he received after being sidelined from their squad. Viña noted he was willing to terminate his contract to facilitate his move back to Brazil but faced obstacles from River's board. He was the last of 13 players not retained by the club, highlighting ongoing issues within River's management. Viña's comments shed light on the challenges faced by players during transitions between clubs.
- •Viña criticized River Plate's management during his Cruzeiro introduction.
- •He cited a lack of communication regarding his contract situation.
- •Viña was sidelined as River's management did not retain him.
- •He indicated obstacles in his transfer back to Brazil.
- •Viña's move marks the departure of the last of 13 sidelined players.
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Viña blasts River: some people there aren't up to it
"Matías Viña spoke about River during his presentation as a Cruzeiro player and took a shot at the Millonarios’ board, after being one of the players sidelined from the squad."River is a great club...
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