The new statue of Lionel Messi, along the Paseo de la gloria (Glory Promenade) in the Costanera Sur. The larger-than-life bronze statue of the five time player of the year is by sculptor, Carlos Benavides. The erection of the statue came at a timely moment to demonstrate some Argentine affection for the star, who is […]
Soccer Tour — See a Game Live
Wander Argentina offers exciting, safe and affordable tours to Argentine soccer games. Tour Includes: – Transport and accompaniment to the game. – Tickets to the game (even for games in which only ‘club members’ are normally provided access) – Expert explanations: bilingual guides explain the ins and outs of the game, translate chants and […]
Lionel Messi: Argentine Soccer’s Messiah
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest sportsmen to come out of Argentina, but most of his career has been dedicated to Spanish league, FC Barcelona, making him more appreciated abroad than at home. Argentina’s 2021 American Cup win saw him also win over Argentine fans. Now a World Cup win for Argentina is the […]
Maradona: Life After Soccer & Premature Death
Diego Maradona was one of the greatest football players of all time and sought out excitement post-soccer just as he did during his career. Not only did he coach teams around the world post retirement, he continued to party hard, had more children resulting from affairs and aligned himself with Latin American left-wing political leaders […]
Diego Maradona: Goal of the Century
The World Cup goal that will forever be associated with the name Diego Maradona is ‘the Goal of the Century’ against England in Mexico, 1986. Diego Maradona appeared in four World Cup tournaments — more than any other Argentine. (although if Lionel Messi plays in 2022 he will have also played in four.) Maradona had […]