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
Argentina’s Lionel Messi was passed over for 2013’s Ballon D’Or, the ‘Golden Ball’ award given to the best footballer in the world over the past 12 months, but one gets the feeling that the humble, self-effacing Messi is just as happy to pass the baton to another player for a change. This year Real Madrid’s […]
Maradona: Life After Soccer & Untimely Death
←cont from: Maradona: The Scandals The most famous man in Argentina was never able to settle down to a quiet life of retirement since leaving football. Drug and weight problems continued to dog him. After ballooning up to 267 pounds (121 kilograms), he underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2005. He went to drug rehab on […]
Diego Maradona: Life Scandals of the Soccer Star
Diego Maradona’s life, like others who have fought their way out of extreme poverty to stand with the world at their feet, has followed a story arc that has included many profound lows to go along with the highs. Daniel Arcucci, sports editor of La Nacion told the Associated Press, “Everything about Maradona is exaggerated […]