Ignacio Villarroel
ArgentinalawyerMale6.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Ignacio Villarroel is an Argentine lawyer and sports executive, currently serving as the second vice president of the River Plate football club. He gained prominence during a critical incident in May 2015, when players were attacked with gas during a match against Boca Juniors. Villarroel played a key role in ensuring that the club took immediate legal action by documenting the injuries sustained by players and presenting evidence to the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol). His commitment to professionalism and safety during this tumultuous time highlighted his dedication to protecting the interests of the club and its players.
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Ignacio Villarroel represents River in the Executive Committee and is involved in discussions about the stadium rental proposal.
El inédito pedido de Chiqui Tapia a la dirigencia de River por el alquiler del Monumental para la despedida de Lionel MessiArgentina· 2026-09-25
Ignacio Villarroel attended the meeting and shares a similar stance with Di Carlo regarding the reform in AFA.
"La AFA es de los clubes, no de una persona"Argentina· 2026-09-23Ignacio Villarroel is the second vice president of River who presented a petition for deep changes in Argentine football.
River volvió a la AFA, planteó cambios y tuvo cruces con Tapia y otros dirigentesArgentina· 2026-09-23
Ignacio Villarroel is the second vice president representing River in the Executive Committee meeting.
los seis planteos que considera fundamentalesArgentina· 2026-09-21Ignacio Villarroel is the second vice president of River Plate who presented the stadium remodeling project.
River presentó ante la Justicia el proyecto para techar el estadio y llevarlo a 101 mil espectadoresArgentina· 2026-09-16
Ignacio Villarroel is another vice president present at the press conference with Di Carlo.
"Fue un error de forma separar a los jugadores al predio de Cantilo"Argentina· 2026-08-11
Ignacio Villarroel commented on River's decision not to vote in the AFA meeting due to lack of formal consideration.
la trastienda y las razones de la decisión de dejar de participar en las reuniones del Comité Ejecutivo de AFAArgentina· 2026-03-06
Ignacio Villarroel represented River and expressed his views during the meeting.
apoyo de Boca, reproches de River y los incondicionales de siempreArgentina· 2026-02-24
Ignacio Villarroel, the vice president of River, is involved in discussions about the strike.
el entramado detrás del paro en el fútbol que impulsan los dirigentes por las denuncias de corrupción contra Tapia y TovigginoArgentina· 2026-02-24
Ignacio Villarroel is the vice president of River and commented on the lack of voting in a recent decision.
"Tapia y Toviggino quieren tener cautivos a los clubes tirándoles migajas"Argentina· 2025-11-29
Ignacio Villarroel clarified that River did not vote for the title awarded to Ángel Di María and others.
River se despegó de la decisión de la AFA y aclaró cómo se dio la consagración del CanallaArgentina· 2025-11-26
Ignacio Villarroel was appointed as one of the vice presidents of River Plate.
"No debemos perder de vista nuestro objetivo histórico que son los resultados deportivos"Argentina· 2025-11-04
Ignacio Villarroel will serve as the second vice president under Di Carlo.
logró un amplio triunfo en una elección récord y es el más votado de la historia del clubArgentina· 2025-11-02
Ignacio Villarroel is running for Vice President 2°.
todo lo que hay que saber para elegir al presidente que sucederá a Jorge BritoArgentina· 2025-11-01
Ignacio Villarroel is listed as a vice president candidate.
con Stefano Di Carlo como candidato a presidente, el oficialismo presentó su listaArgentina· 2025-08-30
Ignacio Villarroel is the second vice president candidate.
confirmó la fórmula, pero no el ordenArgentina· 2025-08-13
Ignacio Villarroel is the current vice president and will lead the electoral board.
"El próximo presidente de River será Stefano Di Carlo"Argentina· 2025-06-09
Ignacio Villarroel was responsible for taking legal documentation to Conmebol after an incident involving players at River.
"No pretendíamos ganar en el escritorio, sino que se tomaran las medidas para que lo que pasó ahí no quedara impune"Argentina· 2025-05-14
