Open an Argentine league table and you may find two separate standings rather than one. Boca Juniors might be listed in Zona A, River Plate in Zona B, and both can be competing in the same tournament without ever meeting in the group stage as ordinary opponents. This structure confuses many international fans. Why are … Read more
Why Is the Superclásico So Famous? The Superclásico is the name given to matches between Boca Juniors and River Plate, Argentina’s two biggest and most successful football clubs. It is the country’s most famous domestic fixture and is widely considered one of the most important rivalries in world football. For international supporters it is … Read more
A beautiful mess The football league in Argentina seems to be a bit complicated to most non-Argentinians, but that is just because it in fact is quite complicated compared to most football leagues in Europe and elsewhere. The Superclasico in known throughout the world for its amazing atmosphere and the Argentine national team is among … Read more