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tina. They have won two World Cups, and
barely lost in the 1990 Championship game
(though the Argentinean team did not fare so
well in the 1994 World Cup). Diego Maradona,
the Argentine star, ranks among the finest
players of recent times. Children learn to play
soccer as soon as they can walk and clubs func-
tion in much the same way as US Little
Leagues. There are many local teams in Buenos
Aires, but the most intense rivalry is between
the La Boca and River Plate teams. Matches
are held from September to June on Sunday
afternoons at the
River Plate Stadium
at
Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 7597 in Núñez
(
The stadium is
a 10-minute cab
ride.
4785-1019). Tickets should be purchased in
advance (your concierge may be able to help you
here). The stadium seats 38,000 and has stand-
ing room for an equal number of fans.
Polo
The British influence is huge in Argentina and
polo has been played here since 1875. The
nation's top stars rank among the world's finest
players. Matches, including the International
Cup, are played at
The National Polo Fields
on Avenida Libertador in Palermo. There are
two playing fields and a grandstand for specta-
tors. Championship games are played in
November and December. You will be surprised
at how exciting a match can be and by the
amazing skill of the players. Before you know
it, you'll be rooting for one of the teams just as
you would back home.
Checklistings
in
The Buenos
Aires Herald
.
