Argentine Superliga
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drgriffen
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'Diego is Argentina, he's going to live forever' - Maradona leaves a nation in mourning | Goal.com UK
The late World Cup hero was the most Argentine of icons, because of his failings as much as his unique talents on the football pitch
www.goal.com
BrooklynBlue
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How do the Chileans view Maradona - as a footballer or someone more?
drgriffen
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LAS TAPAS DEL DÍA DESPUÉS
Diego Maradona ya es eterno y en todo el mundo la prensa reflejó como fue la despedida del ídolo con su gente. Repasamos las tapas de los principales diarios del planeta.
Rangerista
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Some wonderful tributes to Maradona, from a country that has football in its soul, so you'd expect nothing less.
When I was reading the Blizzard article on The Cult of the Pibe, I found my way via YouTube, to this fictional film about Boca Juniors from 1963. It doesn't have subtitles, but the story isn't too hard to follow and I found myself watching it all the way through.
It's in colour and has some wonderful scenes from La Bombonera, especially those of the crowd, just as fanatical then, as they are today.
I also came across this related article, which gives the plot of the film in more detail, including a surprising revelation regarding it's dramatic ending.
If you're fascinated by Argentinian futbol (why else would you be on this thread?), this is right up your street,
colegialesinfo.com.ar
When I was reading the Blizzard article on The Cult of the Pibe, I found my way via YouTube, to this fictional film about Boca Juniors from 1963. It doesn't have subtitles, but the story isn't too hard to follow and I found myself watching it all the way through.
It's in colour and has some wonderful scenes from La Bombonera, especially those of the crowd, just as fanatical then, as they are today.
I also came across this related article, which gives the plot of the film in more detail, including a surprising revelation regarding it's dramatic ending.
If you're fascinated by Argentinian futbol (why else would you be on this thread?), this is right up your street,
CHAMUYANDO EN EL BAR CONDE – Colegiales INFO – La voz del barrio..
colegialesinfo.com.ar
Rangerista
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Are you hearing that two of the funeral home workers who took the post mortem photos of Maradona, have been murdered by La Doce?
drgriffen
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I haven't seen any mention of this story from any of the Argentine journalists I read.
drgriffen
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Maradona: Out of this world
Diego Armando Maradona, the popular icon that Argentina was crying out for, blessed us mortals with 60 years in his magnetic presence. But now, the ‘Cosmic Kite’ has finally been called back to his home planet.
www.batimes.com.ar
Rangerista
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File under fake news, seems the workers have been interviewed by media in the last few hours begging for forgiveness.
PalefaceRedskin
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Brilliant.
Glass Onion
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Not watched much of it before. Where does Argentine football stand in comparison to European leagues? I only know the big two really.
I finally get round to starting an Argentinian Football thread and the forum closes. Typical.
Now my composure is regained, I'll update this thread with news and videos from all things Argieball - week 2 starts this Friday.
Preview to the new season:
https://www.cricketsoccer.com/2017/...ig-two-battle-relaunched-argentina-superliga/
Club by club guide:
https://golazoargentino.com/2017/08...eview-a-club-by-club-guide-of-what-to-expect/
Hand of Pod is a weekly Podcast done by English speaking journos based in BA:
https://handofpod.wordpress.com/
Golazo has daily updates (in English) on all things Argieball:
https://golazoargentino.com/
Racing in English Podcast:
Any other resources you feel worthwhile then let me know and I'll include them in this post.
drgriffen
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Hard to make a constant comparison because if any player shows a glimpse of being good he is usually bought by a European, Mexican or Brazilain team.
That being the case, the best comparison, imo, would be the Dutch league. There are 5 teams known as the grandees (River, Boca, Independiente, Racing and San Lorenzo) who have won the most but other clubs have a chance due to the high turnover in players etc........
drgriffen
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Here Comes the Story of the Huracán
More than 100 years on from his death, Club Atlético Huracán still wear the same white shirts with the famous balloon badge bestowed upon them by one of Argentina’s greatest heroes.
sartorial.soccer
Rangerista
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I remember it was quite a thing when he signed for Sheffield United and I'm sure that was before Ossie and Ricky signed for Tottingham.
