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Argentina to the rhythm of Colapintomania
Franco Colapinto - Photo: Eric Alonso / DPPI
It is difficult to separate the words passion and sport when talking about an Argentinian. For decades, the people of this South American country have been known for their unconditional love when they put on their supporter's kit, regardless of the discipline. It is in football that the locals particularly stand out, with stands often packed to the rafters, festive, filled with colors, flags, musical instruments and "papelitos" (small pieces of torn paper, usually white, that the supporters of a club throw simultaneously). When the national team plays, the country stops and everyone unites, like the 30 or so "hinchas" present in the Lusail stadium for the final of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 000. A craze certainly amplified by the popularity of the round ball, but which can be found elsewhere. There was tennis and the Davis Cup campaigns, the
Gonzalo Forbes
In charge of promotion formulas (F2, F3, FRECA, F4...). Carried by the grace of Franco Colapinto.
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