🎥 Miami Beach is old news, Boca fans turn the beach into a home ground
What do Juan Román Riquelme, Diego Maradona, and Carlos Tevez have in common? That's right: They were all great footballers – and they all once wore the Boca Juniors jersey.
However, the cult club from South America doesn't just have an impressive Hall of Fame on the pitch. The fans – who call themselves the 'Xeneizes' – are also famous for their legendary support. Why are we telling you all this?
Today, Boca kicks off the Club World Cup against Benfica Lisbon. And on the beach in Miami, the Argentine fans were already out and about celebrating hours before the match. But see for yourself:
Well, hopefully the guys brought their swim trunks. If you want to read more about this extraordinary club and its fans, click here.
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