Former Man Utd Defender Banned from Wearing “Rojo” on Racing Jersey Over Color Clash With Arch-Rivals
In a bizarre twist to his homecoming, former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has been instructed to ditch his famous surname after signing with Argentine club Racing – all because it means “red” in Spanish.
The 34-year-old, who spent seven seasons at Old Trafford before returning to Argentina with Boca Juniors, joined Racing Club this week after a stormy exit from Boca. But his fresh start came with an unusual condition: his jersey will display only “Marcos R.” with the number 6, as the word “Rojo” is strictly forbidden by superstitious manager Gustavo Costas.
The reasoning? Red is the signature color of Racing’s bitter rivals Independiente, and Costas – a die-hard Racing fanatic – reportedly avoids anything crimson, including tomatoes, bell peppers, and even red gelatin. Club officials confirmed the name change in their announcement, cheekily dubbing him a player for the “PRIME BIGGER.”
Rojo’s career has taken another strange turn after a turbulent year that saw him frozen out at Boca following their worst-ever 11-game winless streak. Now, as he prepares for Copa Libertadores action, one thing’s certain: in Racing’s blue-and-white stripes, “Rojo” is no more.
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