News 2013: Argentina Football Team

Argentina Football Team

Argentina produced the first club, first national association and first league in South America. These early days of the game were marked by a heavy British influence, a fact which is still reflected in the English-language names of a number of teams. The sky blue and white found in the AFA emblem is also found in the national jersey and both pay homage to the sky blue and white flag of Argentina.The national championship has traditionally been dominated by the Big Five of the capital - River Plate, Boca Juniors, Independiente, Racing and San Lorenzo. Their hegemony has only occasionally been challenged by Vélez Sársfield and the two giants of Rosario - Argentina has played two championships per year since the late 1960s. From the mid 60s to the early 80s, Argentina played a Metropolitan championship Since the mid 90s, the championship has been split into two torneos - opening (Apertura) and closing (Clausura). As in most of Latin America, there is no cup competition in Argentina.

Argentina Football Team Achivements