Yes, it is safe to attend a football match in Buenos Aires provided you go with a knowledgeable local guide or other people that you trust. Attending a football match in Buenos Aires can be unpredictable and not something most visitors would attempt to do alone. Argentine football operates in a world of its own; the language, culture, organisation and security protocols are different...

Two clubs come to mind when people think of fútbol en Argentina: Boca Juniors and River Plate. While their global reputations are deserved, focusing on only these two misses the deeper truth about the sport in Buenos Aires. This is a city that lives and breathes football, regardless of the club locals follow. Neighbourhoods are organised around football and matchday. The best Buenos Aires...