I made the whole world talk, their hearts beat. I made them see that everybody has blood. –Leon Gieco, Puño Loco The exemplar of calculated aggression in the boxing ring, Carlos Monzón was at times a blazing, uncontrollable menace out of it. He was Argentina’s über-celebrity of the 1970’s. He dated the most famous movie […]
Join a Sporting Team in Buenos Aires
There are more ways to meet other foreigners in Buenos Aires than attending tango classes or sitting around in an expat bar until someone talks to you. Joining a sporting team will ensure you have a whole bunch of instant friends to drink beer and talk about how much you miss peanut butter with. Football/Soccer […]
Football Argentina: The Classic Teams
Argentina’s First Division, or Superliga (Super League) represents the best teams in the Argentine football. Argentina’s First Division Championship is considered one of the best in the world of football, so it’s hard to imagine that the first organized game took place at Buenos Aires Cricket club in 1867. In 1893 Argentina was the first […]
Football Argentina: Getting a Hold of Tickets
The easiest way of getting a ticket to an Argentine football game is probably to purchase a ticket online from an agency. Purchasing the tickets this way is a full tour that includes a bilingual guide and football expert and transport to and from the stadium. The only downside with this method is that prices […]
