La Bombonera
La Bombonera (; , named after its resemblance to a chocolate box, per Viktor Sulčič), officially known as Alberto José Armando Stadium (, ; named after Alberto Armando), is an association football stadium located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Located in the La Boca neighbourhood, it is the home of Boca Juniors. The stadium is widely regarded as one of the most iconic stadiums in the world due to its design, club's history, iconic matches, intense atmosphere and tales of legendary players that stepped onto the pitch like Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Alfredo Di Stefano, Pelé, Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer), Ronaldo, Romário, Romario, Mario Kempes, Juan Román Riquelme, Gabriel Batistuta, Edinson Cavani and more. It has been declared of public interest by the government of Buenos Aires, the autonomous capital city. The stadium is also used as a concert venue. Past performers at ''La Bombonera'' have included Lenny Kravitz, Elton John, James Blunt, the Bee G ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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La Boca
La Boca (; "the Mouth", probably of the Matanza River) is a neighborhood (''Barrios of Buenos Aires, barrio'') of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Its location near the Port of Buenos Aires meant the neighbourhood became a melting pot of different cultures during the 20th century, when millions of immigrants from Europe and Asia arrived to Argentina. In particular, many of its settlers originated from the Italian region of Liguria. The neighbourhood became a cornerstone for ''porteño'' culture, being an important site during the early development of the tango. Today, it is mostly known for being home to Boca Juniors, one of the two largest football teams in Argentina. Geography La Boca is located in the south-east of the city, near its old port. Another of the 48 ''List of Buenos Aires barrios, barrios'', Barracas, Buenos Aires, Barracas, lies to the west; San Telmo and Puerto Madero are to the north. History In 1882, after a lengthy general strike, La Boca secession, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gabriel Batistuta
Gabriel Omar Batistuta (; born 1 February 1969) is an Argentine former professional Association football, footballer. During his playing career, Batistuta was nicknamed Batigol () as well as El Ángel Gabriel (; Spanish for ''Archangel Gabriel, Angel Gabriel''). Regarded as one of the best forward (association football)#Striker, strikers of all time, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in 2004. After beginning his career in Argentina in 1988 with Newell's Old Boys, followed by Club Atlético River Plate, River Plate and Boca Juniors where he won titles, Batistuta played most of his club football with Serie A club ACF Fiorentina, Fiorentina in Italy; he is List of ACF Fiorentina records and statistics, their all-time top scorer in Serie A with 151 goals. When Fiorentina was relegated to Serie B in 1992–93 Serie A, 1993, Batistuta stayed with the club and helped them return to the top-flight league a year later. He became an icon in Fl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Abasto Shopping
The Abasto Shopping is one of the biggest shopping mall centers in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The building was the central wholesale fruit and vegetable market in the city ("Mercado de Abasto") from 1893 to 1984. Since 1999, it has served as a shopping mall. It is also famous for being in the area where the tango singer Carlos Gardel, known as ''El Morocho del Abasto'' ("the dark-haired guy from Abasto"), lived for most of his life. Today, the surrounding area, though part of the Balvanera neighbourhood, is sometimes referred to as ''Abasto''. The Abasto Shopping centre is served by the adjoining underground station Carlos Gardel of line B metro (subte). History By the end of the 19th century, the city of Buenos Aires was expanding rapidly due to the influx of migrants from various European countries. Because of the demographic change, and the demolition of the ''Mercado Modelo'' market near the Plaza Lorea, the Devoto brothers on August 16, 1888, proposed the construction of a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Argentine Football Association
The Argentine Football Association (, ; AFA) is the governing body of football in Argentina based in Buenos Aires. It organises the main divisions of Argentine football league system, Argentine league system (from Argentine Primera División, Primera División to :es:Torneo Regional Federal Amateur, Torneo Regional Federal and Torneo Promocional Amateur), including list of Argentine football national cups, domestic cups: Copa Argentina, Supercopa Argentina, Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional and the Supercopa Internacional. The body also manages all the Argentina national teams, including the Argentina national football team, Senior, Argentina national under-20 football team, U-20, Argentina national under-17 football team, U-17, :es:Selección de fútbol sub-15 de Argentina, U-15, Argentina national under-23 football team, Olympic and Argentina women's national football team, women's squads. Secondly, it also organizes the Campeonato de Fútbol Femenino, women's, children, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1931 In Argentine Football ...
1931 saw the creation of the "Liga Argentina de Football", by 18 breakaway members of the "Asociación Argentina de Football". The LAF was the first professional league in Argentine football, it was won by Boca Juniors. The Amateur championship continued in parallel: the eventual champions were Almagro. Liga Argentina de Football Final standings Top Scorers Relegation :No teams were relegated after the inaugural season. References Argentina 1931by Osvaldo José Gorgazzi at rsssf. {{DEFAULTSORT:1931 In Argentine Football Seasons in Argentine football Argentine Football Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kick (football), kicking a football (ball), ball to score a goal (sports), goal. Unqualified, football (word), the word ''football'' generally means the form of football t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Puerto Madero
Puerto Madero, also known within the urban planning community as the Puerto Madero Waterfront, is a Barrios and Communes of Buenos Aires, ''barrio'' of Buenos Aires in the Buenos Aires Central Business District, Central Business District. Occupying a significant portion of the riverbank, it is the site of several Tower block, high-rise buildings and luxurious hotels, featuring the latest architectural trends. Puerto Madero has by far the highest property values of any barrio within Buenos Aires, surpassing the second-highest twofold. History 19th century From its inception, the city of Buenos Aires had a problem accommodating large cargo ships, as per Puerto La Boca, because the shallow river did not allow for direct docking. Instead, ships were moored away from the shore, with passengers and merchandise being unloaded onto barges and ferries for transport to the pier. In 1882, the national government contracted the local businessman Eduardo Madero to take charge of the cons ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Boca Stadium 1925
Boca or BOCA may refer to: Entertainment *''Boca'', a 1994 film starring Rae Dawn Chong * ''Boca'' (2010 film), a 2010 Brazilian film * "Boca" (''The Sopranos'' episode), a 1999 episode of the American television series ''The Sopranos'' *"Boca", a song by Dreamcatcher from '' Dystopia: Lose Myself'' (2020) * "Boca" (Gaia and Sean Paul song), a single by Gaia and Sean Paul from ''Alma'' (2021) Locations *La Boca, a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina ** La Boca Formation, a geological formation in Mexico * Boca, California, a former settlement *Boca, a village in Samarinești Commune, Gorj County, Romania *Boca Chica, a municipality of the Santo Domingo province in the Dominican Republic ** Boca Chica Key, an island in the lower Florida Keys ** Boca Chica (other), several places * Boca, Novara, a municipality in the Province of Novara, Italy * Boca de Tomatlán, a village in Jalisco, Mexico * Boca Del Mar, Florida, a census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Flori ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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La Doce
La Doce is a barra brava (supporters group) of the Argentine football side Boca Juniors ('Boca'). The group's name is a reference to " the 12th player" (''la doce''). La Doce and Its Role in Argentine Football Culture La Doce, Boca Juniors' barra brava, is known worldwide as one of the most important supporter groups in Argentine football. Founded in the 1960s (with unofficial organized support going back to the 1920s), La Doce has come to embody the qualities of commitment, passion, and aguante (endurance) that define Boca Juniors' fans. La Doce, founded in the 1960s with unofficial organized backing going back to the 1920s, has come to embody the qualities of commitment, passion, and aguante (endurance) that define Boca Juniors' fans. The organization is known for its extensive match support, which includes fireworks, huge banners, and synchronized chanting. La Doce's impact goes beyond the stadium; it plays a major role in the social and cultural life of its members. Many ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson (musician), Kevin Richardson. The band formed in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The group rose to fame with their debut album, ''Backstreet Boys (1996 album), Backstreet Boys'' (1996). In the following year, they released their second album ''Backstreet's Back'' (1997), along with their Backstreet Boys (1997 album), self-titled U.S. album, ''Backstreet Boys'' (1997), which continued the group's success worldwide. They rose to superstardom with their third studio album ''Millennium (Backstreet Boys album), Millennium'' (1999), anchored by the worldwide hit "I Want It That Way," and its follow-up album, ''Black & Blue (Backstreet Boys album), Black & Blue'' (2000). They also released a greatest hits album, ''The Hits – Chapter One (Backstreet Boys album), The Hits – Chapter One'' (2001). After a two-year hiatus, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by brothers Barry Gibb, Barry, Robin Gibb, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio was especially successful in popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and later as prominent performers in the disco music era in the mid-to-late 1970s. The group sang recognisable three-part Close and open harmony, tight harmonies: Robin's clear vibrato lead vocals were a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's Rhythm and blues, R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the mid-to-late 1970s and 1980s. The group wrote all their own original material, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists, and are regarded as one of the most important and influential acts in pop-music history. They have been referred to in the media as Honorific nicknames in popular music, The Disco Kings, Britain's First Family of Harmony, and The Kings of Dance Music. Born on the Isle of Man to English parents, the Gibb brothers li ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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James Blunt
James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount, 22 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is known for his songs "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". As a British Army captain in the aftermath of the Kosovo War, Blunt was involved in the British refusal to engage Russian troops Incident at Pristina Airport, at Pristina Airport. After leaving the army, he rose to fame in 2004 with the release of his debut album ''Back to Bedlam'', achieving worldwide fame with the singles "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". His first album had sold over 12 million copies worldwide by December 2009, topping the UK Albums Chart and peaking at number two in the US. "You're Beautiful" reached number one in thirteen countries, including the UK and the US. ''Back to Bedlam'' was the List of best-selling albums of the 2000s (decade) in the United Kingdom, best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK, and is one of the List of best-selling albums in the United Kingdom, best- ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |