Tag: argentina
A Look Behind the New Emi Martínez Film on Netflix with...
With Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time freshly hitting Netflix just in time for the World Cup, Urban Pitch sat down with Argentine...
25 Years of Paso a Paso: A Look Back at Racing...
Telling a story is just as important in sports as winning or losing a game. In 2001, in Argentina, there was no bigger story...
All Eyes on Julián Alvarez
Argentine forward Julián Alvarez is entering the prime years of his career. At just 26, “The Spider” has already won more silverware than some...
Alexis Mac Allister: Argentina’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
As we continue our series on potential unsung heroes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we turn our attention to the reigning world champions...
Grading the adidas 2026 World Cup Kits
adidas has rolled out its fresh collection of home kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and as expected, we’ve got some absolute...
Fútbol de Potrero, on Canvas: The Unique Art of Gordopelota
Where paint meets passion and the street becomes a canvas, we catch up with Argentine artist Martín Kazanietz, aka Gordopelota, whose brush captures the...
From River Plate to Rock Star: The Juan Antonio Story
Countless kids dream of becoming pro footballers or rock stars when they grow up. Juan Antonio got to do both.
If there was ever such...
Revisiting the Final Days of Maradona’s Career With His Biographer, Daniel...
The second half of Diego Maradona’s career is a rollercoaster ride of what-ifs, flashes of brilliance, and wild moments that only he could provide....
How to Drink Mate Like Your Favorite Footballers
The ubiquitous drink is a favorite of footballers including Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Antoine Griezmann, in addition to hipsters in trendy cafes. But...
River Plate Retro: A Vault of Memories and Goals From a...
Journalist, physical education teacher, and most importantly River Plate fan, Matías Juárez, created River Plate Retro — an Instagram account that serves as a...
Franco Mastantuono: The Jewel of South American Football
Franco Mastantuono is the new wunderkind at River Plate in Argentina. The 17-year-old's style and player profile have generated a lot of hype, and...
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Story of Darío Dubois: A Metalhead Among...
Darío Dubois is a player of urban legend in Argentina — a symbol of times gone by and a voice of rebellion that Argentines...
The Declining Interest In World Cup Qualifying
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will expand to 48 teams from six confederations. While the increase in teams opens the door for more nations,...
Argentine Soccer Is Resembling MLS More Each Day
In the last five years, the Argentine Primera División has undergone radical changes to its format, increasingly resembling Major League Soccer's playoff-based system. This...
The Urban Pitch Year in Review: The Best Football Kits of...
Welcome to the 2024 Urban Pitch Year in Review, where we take a look at some of our favorite moments from the past 12...
Las Pibas Del Millo: A Haven for Female River Plate Fans
Creating a safe and welcoming community for female River Plate fans, Las Pibas Del Millo has started a trend of women-led supporters' groups in...
South American Football Clubs and the Shadow of Privatization
South American football is at a turning point, with political leaders in Argentina calling for reform and organizations like City Football Group and Red...
Argentina Stained What Should’ve Been a Landmark Triumph
Argentina just claimed a third major international tournament title in a row, but instead of the team's dominant play on the pitch, discussions have...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: Copa America Chaos, USMNT Manager Developments, and...
We cover the latest happenings in the soccer culture-verse in the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast!
With the Copa America and EUROs now...
The Rise of Lionel Scaloni
In 2018, Lionel Scaloni was appointed as manager of the Argentine national team amidst little fanfare and low public opinion. However, in just six...
