River Plate celebrate Copa Libertadores with 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' tune

What's more, there's a Tipperary link to River's defeated rivals Boca Juniors too.

River Plate celebrate Copa Libertadores with 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' tune

River Plate celebrated their Copa Libertadores victory to the tune of 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' this evening.

The South American club final, played in Madrid after River fans attacked their opponent's team bus before the postponed second leg in Buenos Aires, saw River defeat their Superclásico rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 for a 5-3 aggregate win.

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