In Argentine football, the passion isn't confined to the pitch. Behind every match lies a world of business, politics, and an even greater darkness: the internal power struggles. The battles for power within the same barra brava (organized fan group) have marked the recent history of our clubs.
In this video, we review 10 real and documented cases of factions that clashed to the death for control of the stands, the revenue, and the territory.
What will you see in this report?
🔵🟡 Boca Juniors: The eternal power struggle between Rafa Di Zeo and Mauro Martín for control of "La 12" (Boca Juniors' barra brava).
🔴⚪ River Plate: The "Battle of the Quinchos" and the split between Alan Schlenker and Adrián Rousseau.
🔴 Independiente: The media and territorial duel between Bebote Álvarez and Loquillo Rodríguez.
🟢⚪ New Chicago: The bloody three-way war between Los Perales, Las Antenas, and Ciudad Oculta.
🎓 Racing Club: The ongoing dispute between Villa Corina (Los Pibes de Racing) and Dock Sud.
🍴 Rosario and Córdoba: Pillín Bracamonte's leadership at Central, the shadow of "Los Monos" at Newell's, and the separate rivalry between Los Ranchos and Los Capangas at Instituto.
🐺 The Interior and the Lower Divisions: The politics within the Gimnasia de Jujuy barra brava and the lethal factions of Almirante Brown.
Argentine Barra Bravas, Internal Barras, La 12 Boca Juniors, Los Borrachos del Tablon, Rafael Di Zeo, Mauro Martin, Alan Schlenker, Bebote Alvarez, Los Monos Newell's, Pillin Bracamonte Rosario Central, Guardia Imperial Racing, Los Pibes de Racing, Nueva Chicago Barra, Almirante Brown Barra, Stories from the Stands, Violence in Argentine Football, Milagro Sala Jujuy Barra, Independiente Barra Internal.
In Argentine football, the passion isn't confined to the pitch. Behind every match lies a world of business, politics, and an even greater darkness: the internal power struggles. The battles for power within the same barra brava (organized fan group) have marked the recent history of our clubs.
In this video, we review 10 real and documented cases of factions that clashed to the death for control of the stands, the revenue, and the territory.
What will you see in this report?
🔵🟡 Boca Juniors: The eternal power struggle between Rafa Di Zeo and Mauro Martín for control of "La 12" (Boca Juniors' barra brava).
🔴⚪ River Plate: The "Battle of the Quinchos" and the split between Alan Schlenker and Adrián Rousseau.
🔴 Independiente: The media and territorial duel between Bebote Álvarez and Loquillo Rodríguez.
🟢⚪ New Chicago: The bloody three-way war between Los Perales, Las Antenas, and Ciudad Oculta.
🎓 Racing Club: The ongoing dispute between Villa Corina (Los Pibes de Racing) and Dock Sud.
🍴 Rosario and Córdoba: Pillín Bracamonte's leadership at Central, the shadow of "Los Monos" at Newell's, and the separate rivalry between Los Ranchos and Los Capangas at Instituto.
🐺 The Interior and the Lower Divisions: The politics within the Gimnasia de Jujuy barra brava and the lethal factions of Almirante Brown.
Argentine Barra Bravas, Internal Barras, La 12 Boca Juniors, Los Borrachos del Tablon, Rafael Di Zeo, Mauro Martin, Alan Schlenker, Bebote Alvarez, Los Monos Newell's, Pillin Bracamonte Rosario Central, Guardia Imperial Racing, Los Pibes de Racing, Nueva Chicago Barra, Almirante Brown Barra, Stories from the Stands, Violence in Argentine Football, Milagro Sala Jujuy Barra, Independiente Barra Internal.