Indio Solari's deep bond with Boca and football

Carlos Alberto Solari, known as Indio Solari and former leader of Los Redonditos de Ricota, maintained a lifelong connection to football and Boca Juniors that extended far beyond his legendary music career.

Solari's relationship with the sport was deeply personal. He played football recreationally throughout much of his life, describing it as something he did "occasionally for pure pleasure." His passion for the game was evident in how he approached it—he would play casually with friends and family members, including his nephews. However, his amateur football career came to an abrupt end when he suffered a serious knee injury. "I kept playing football occasionally for pure pleasure until I broke my menisci, shortly before two shows while playing ball with my nephews," Solari explained in his memoir "Recuerdos que mienten un poco" (Memories in conversations with Marcelo Figueras). "That's when I learned that one has to take care of oneself, I felt the responsibility that nothing would happen to me. If the bassist gets injured you can find a replacement, but if I get injured there's no remedy. That's why I stopped completely, even though I liked it very much."

Beyond his personal involvement in the sport, Solari was a recognized and devoted Boca fan. His affection for the club was expressed not only through his support but also through his artistic work. He dedicated poetry to Juan Román Riquelme, one of Boca's most iconic players, demonstrating how deeply the club and its figures resonated with him.

Solari's connection to football also extended to his professional musical career. Los Redonditos de Ricota performed in stadiums across Argentina, including those of Excursionistas, Huracán, Colón, Racing, and River. These venues, many of them home to football clubs, became stages for his music, further intertwining his artistic legacy with the sport he loved.