Tears at La Bombonera
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Tears at La Bombonera

Stories from a Six-Year Sojourn in South America

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eBook - ePub

Tears at La Bombonera

Stories from a Six-Year Sojourn in South America

About this book

A six-year odyssey through South American football, culture, and life.

Tears at La Bombonera chronicles Christopher Hylland's journey living and traveling through South America, where football is more than a game—it's a way of life. From the iconic stadia of Buenos Aires to Colombia's vibrant Caribbean coast, Hylland immerses himself in the history and fanaticism of the region's football clubs.

More than just a sports memoir, this is a story of cultural immersion and personal transformation. Experience the passion of the SuperclĂĄsico, the intensity of the barra brava, and the echoes of history in stadiums like La Bombonera. Discover a continent where football intertwines with politics, corruption, and the everyday struggles of its people. Perfect for fans of sports travel and South American culture, this is a gripping account of life, loss, and the beautiful game.

Information

eBook ISBN
9781785319044
Year
2021

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Foreword
  7. An Introde to Eduardo Galeano
  8. List of important phrases
  9. 1. Boring, boring Arsenal de SarandĂ­
  10. 2. Racing Club’s mufa
  11. 3. Martyred Markitos at Defe
  12. 4. The theft of the Argentinian Wembley
  13. 5. Tears at La Bombonera
  14. 6. ‘Brazil’s Hiroshima’
  15. 7. Semi-finals and UFOs
  16. 8. The superclĂĄsico of international football
  17. 9. Santiago de Chile: the atrocities at Gate 8
  18. 10. A short excursion to Excursionistas
  19. 11. La Paz: the gringo trail
  20. 12. Lima: Foals to the slaughter in deepest, darkest PerĂș
  21. 13. BogotĂĄ: English referee scores winner against Millonarios
  22. 14. MedellĂ­n: Plata o plomo and el narco-fĂștbol
  23. 15. Cali: Garabato’s curse
  24. 16. Lima calling
  25. 17. In Patagonia
  26. 18. Rosario: Lepers versus Scoundrels
  27. 19. Buenos Aires: ‘Half plus one’
  28. Epilogue
  29. Chronological list of games attended in South America (2009-2019)
  30. Acknowledgements
  31. Photos

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