PIBE LIFE

PIBE LIFE is a short documentary series showcasing cancha stories and football culture in Argentina. Their fans, their neighbourhood, what a typical ‘previa’ looks like and what the club means to their supporters - give it a look before coming to the game to get in the mood! (and remember to like and share too! 😉)

PIBE LIFE - Playlist

#1 Superclasico

River Plate

This short video tells the story of River's fans, their neighbourhood, what the club means in terms of frendship and family, and what the unforgettable final of Libertadores in 2018 against Boca.

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#2 La Boca

Boca Juniors

Boca Juniors, perhaps the most supported team in Argentina and Latin America. Synonymous with Argentinian greats like Diego Maradona and Juan Román Riquelme. Strongly rooted to their homonymous neighbourhood, La Boca. You'll see what the atmosphere is like on a matchday and how fans prepare for "La Previa".

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#3 A passion for Boedo

San Lorenzo

The Cuervos tell us their strong desire for coming back to Boedo, the passion they feel for El Ciclón - San Lorenzo and their neighbourhood, and how they do a traditional previa before facing their rivals Huracán before the derby.

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#4 Maradona's Neighbourhood

Argentinos Juniors

Argentinos Juniors and their neighbourhood entwine the same community values - a place welcoming friends and families. From a small residential area in Buenos Aires, Argentinos Juniors is in the big scene for long, having won a Libertadores Cup in 1985 and being an everlasting 1st division club.

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#5 The Bodegueros from Mendoza

Godoy Cruz

Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba is also known as El Expreso, El Bodeguero, or simply El Tomba. From the winemaking province of Mendoza, Godoy Cruz is one of the heavyweights of the "Cuyo" Province.

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#6 Creators of the Copa Libertadores

Peñarol

In the outskirts of Montevideo, the "Campeón del Siglo" stadium is home to Peñarol, where the Barra Ámsterdam fills with Manya supporters. Creator of the Copa Libertadores - the most important competition in South America and 5-time winner, as well as 3 Intercontinental Cups. Nicknamed as Carbonero for the importance of the coal industry back in 1891 when the club was founded.

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#7 The Club with the Name of the City

Rosario Central

Founded in 1889, Rosario Central is one of the football pioneers in Argentina. They share together with Newell's Old Boys a passionate rivalry for the city of Rosario, in the province of Santa Fe. "Los Guerreros" will be present every weekend at "El Gigante de Arroyito", Central's stadium.

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#8 Home of the First "Hincha"

Club Nacional

El Bolso or "Bolsilludo" is the team that gave birth to "El primer Hincha" - Prudencio Reyes (the first fan/supporter) and then La Banda del Parque adopted the title of the First Hinchada, showing up every weekend at the Gran Parque Central (the first stadium to host a World Cup Game), in La Blanqueada.

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#9 The Beat of Fútbol

Siete Octavos

Get to know a true master in percussion and passionate fan of Independiente (who also works daily with a Racing ultra fan, and virtuous artisan as well) and the secrets of rhythm and percussion that drive fans into cheering for their teams.

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#10 Argentina's Tifo Mastermind

BA Aerografía

Meet the flag artist mastermind who works for every Argentinian "hinchada" (supporters) and has also been called from Brazil, Italy, Panama, United States, to display his art around the world.

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#11 The First to be a Great Club

Vélez Sarsfield

A club that has been relegated only once back in the 1940s and returned to 1st division led by José Amalfitani (president between 1923-1925 and 1941–1969). "Don Pepe" built the stadium named after him in Av. Juan B Justo in Liniers, and remains being one of the club's most important figures.

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#12 Titles 89 Years Apart

Banfield

Founded by British next to the railway station, this is one of the oldest clubs in Argentina, founded in 1896. The club that gave the infamous nickname to River Plate as “Gallinas” (chickens) proclaims themselves as "The Boss of the South". Garrafa Sánchez, Javier "El Pupi" Zanetti and Nicolás Tagliafico are some of the players that wore the green and white shirt. But they also wore an orange alternative, honouring Netherland's '74 "Clockwork Orange'.

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#13 Academy of Argentine Fútbol

Racing Club

Known as "The Academy" because they imparted style being Heptachampions back in the 1910 decade, Racing de Avellaneda is a club with a rich history and arguably the most passionate fanbase in the country. They were also the first world champions from South America, after winning the Copa Libertadores and defeating Celtic in the Intercontinental Cup in 1967 played in Montevideo, Uruguay and hold several local leagues and titles.

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#14 Brown is Beautiful

Platense

Having been recently crowned of the 2024 Copa de La Liga, after defeating River, Racing, San Lorenzo at their stadiums in knock-out stages and the final against Huracán, their CAP badge has now their first star on it.

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#15 The World's Most Beautiful Stadium

Huracán

The "Palacio" (Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó) is one of the world's most beautiful stadiums. A mix of glamorous and decadent art decó architecture with marble walls and concrete seats; the iconic pillar; the "La Banda de la Quema" ultra supporters displaying carnivalesque support while kids play football with a rubber ball in the painted floor of the lower stands is a scene that needs to be witnessed with your own eyes.

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#16 The Wolf of 60th Street

Gimnasia de La Plata

A day out in the Bosque - Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata's famous old Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium located in the "woods" of La Plata on 60th street. Argentina's oldest professional club, what makes the "wolf" what it is? Why do the fans support them? (And not their rivals Estudiantes?) And what is the link to Argentina's most famous son, Diego Armando Maradona?

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Pibe Life is a short documentary series about Argentine football culture—cancha stories, neighbourhood identity, and what a real previa looks like before kickoff. It’s the best way to understand the matchday atmosphere in Buenos Aires and get in the mood before you travel.

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PIBE LIFE - Playlist

#1 Superclasico

River Plate

#2 La Boca

Boca Juniors

#3 A passion for Boedo

San Lorenzo

#4 Maradona's Neighbourhood

Argentinos Juniors

#5 The Bodegueros from Mendoza

Godoy Cruz

#6 Creators of the Copa Libertadores

Peñarol

#7 The Club with the Name of the City

Rosario Central

#8 Home of the First "Hincha"

Club Nacional

#9 The Beat of Fútbol

Siete Octavos

#10 Argentina's Tifo Mastermind

BA Aerografía

#11 The First to be a Great Club

Vélez Sarsfield

#12 Titles 89 Years Apart

Banfield

#13 Academy of Argentine Fútbol

Racing Club

#14 Brown is Beautiful

Platense

#15 The World's Most Beautiful Stadium

Huracán

#16 The Wolf of 60th Street

Gimnasia de La Plata

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