Eduardo Sacheri, an esteemed soccer writer for the Argentine magazine El Grafico, says that in South America many people argue that the love we feel for our team is similar to that love which we have for our own children. This can be taken as a ridiculous statement, but if you truly analyze the feelings that men have for their teams in South America then you would understand this metaphor. Sacheri made this proclamation after talking with fans from all over South America and first wanted to compare the love for a team to the love a man feels for a woman, but he concluded that the love for a soccer team is stronger because the love for a woman can wane or disappear at any point. Sacheri said “ I don’t know how many different women I’ve loved in my life, but the love for my team has never faltered.” This is a bold statement, but this is true for soccer fans in South America. For many South Americans, the love for a soccer team runs through the veins of kids who live on the streets and through the hearts of the rich. In some instances the club team may even be bankrupt, but fans have an inextricable tie with their team that will never be broken. This love extends from the playing field. It alters social views along with political ones because soccer is like a religion in South America. The love for your child, just as your love for your team, consists of sacrifice and much effort in both the good and bad times. Most Americans won’t understand this idea and sure you can argue that it is wrong for grown men and crazy to feel like this, but that’s reality. For South Americans, soccer is more than just a game. This ties in with the idea of spectatorship and active participation argued by Rancière. When South Americans go to a soccer match they don’t go merely to be bystanders. They go to the game to affect the outcome with their presence and thus are given the name “the 12th man” because they truly believe they are another player on the team. They scream, chant, jump,...
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Statistics
We looked inside some of the posts by nicohurtado-blog and here's what we found interesting.
Average Info
Notes Per Post
0
Likes Per Post
0
Reblog Per Post
0
Reply Per Post
0
Time Between Posts
5 minutes
Number of Posts By Type
Quote
1
Photo
6
Video
3
Last Seen Tumblr Blogs
Fun Fact
Tumblr has 16.74 million mobile monthly users in the US.
Quote
Think back to the first professional sporting event you ever went to. It was probably a parent taking you to a game. What do you remember? Do you remember the score? Or do you remember who you were with? Think about your fondest memories at a sporting event. We don’t sell the game; we sell unique, emotional experiences. We are in the business of giving you a chance to create shared experiences.
-Mark Cuban (American business man and investor who wrote the book How to Win at the Sports of Business
0 notes
Photo
"Jugador No. 12" (The 12th Player)
There are 11 players on the field for a team, but the fans represent the "12th man" by having so much influence over the emotions of the game with their noise and flags.
0 notes
Photo
"Atletico Nacional" (soccer club team in Colombia)
Fans march from their homes to the stadium creating an electrifying atmosphere before the actual match even starts.
0 notes
Video
youtube
"La Doce" (12th man)
A popular chant by Argentine fans during a match. Absolutely incredible.
0 notes
Photo
"La Polvora de Emelec" ( fireworks at an Ecuadorian soccer game)
Often in South American soccer games, fans light up fireworks at night in order to intimidate the opposing team and let them know that they are entering a hostile environment.
0 notes
Video
youtube
"Baron Rojo" (Crazy soccer fans for club team named America in Colombia)
Fans in Colombia celebrate their team coming out of their locker rooms onto the playing field for the match.
0 notes
Photo
"El Sombrero Costeno" (the classic Colombia hat)
Fans in Colombia enjoy the match of their national team with typical Colombian attire.
0 notes
Photo
"Las Banderas" (long flags)
River Plate fans in Argentina show their support for their team by making the whole stadium consist of the colors that are related to the home team.
0 notes
Photo
"Barras Bravas" (Boca Junior Fans)
An example of how fans in South America watch the matches of their beloved team.
0 notes
Video
youtube
"La Avalanche" (Goal celebration by Brazilian fans)
And finally the best moment for a fan: when your team scores a goal. Looks like a stampede.
0 notes