Boca Juniors suffered a very disappointing loss to rivals River Plate in the 2018 Copa Libertadores final, and their star player Carlos Tevez spoke for the first time since the loss, saying: "I find it very hard to talk to people after losing a final. We were mad because we lost to River in a final and this isn't something that happens everyday. I would like to thank the fans for their affection but I don't feel the need to ask for forgiveness because we left everything on the field. To thank the fans, words aren't enough, as a player I would like to give them joy and to not have done so is an immense pain. I love this team, this shirt, I still have a lot to give on and off the pitch and next year we will try to redeem ourselves, the people want that we return to the final and win it finally. We are prepared for this because we are the best club in the world."
"One could retire and remain peaceful with their family but I want to continue because a fan of Boca does this. I have played many finals, I have won many, as many as I've lost, now is the time to return and play."
