Carrillo's Surprise Congratulatory Message to Universitario de Deportes

Peruvian Football Star Congratulates Universitario de Deportes Lima, Peru – May 29, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events, Peruvian football icon André Carrillo publicly congratulated Universitario de Deportes on their recent victory in the Copa Libertadores. The unexpected show of support from Carrillo has sent ripples of excitement through the Peruvian football community. The news broke via a short video posted on social media, featuring a brief interview with Carrillo. When asked about Universitario's win, Carrillo stated, "Feliz, feliz por ellos, porque es un club peruano que... es bueno para mi país que sucedan estas cosas." (Happy, happy for them, because it's a Peruvian club... it's good for my country that these things happen.) The video, which has already garnered significant attention online, shows Carrillo's genuine enthusiasm for the team's success. His words offer a boost to the morale of Universitario fans and highlight the unifying power of national pride in Peruvian football. This unexpected display of support underscores the deep connection between Peruvian football players and their national teams. Carrillo's gesture serves as a reminder of the shared passion and national pride that unite the country.