Every supporter reacts to their team’s successes and failures in different ways. Some are loud, outgoing, boisterous folk who can barely stay seated throughout an entire match. Others are laid back and quiet, more comfortable beating themselves up rather than a piece of furniture. Of course, there is no right or wrong way to support your club. However, I think everyone can agree that whatever your personality, a game of unprecedented historical significance involving your beloved club or country can evoke unbridled enthusiasm from even the most reserved of individuals.
Which brings us to the gentleman in this video. A diehard River Plate supporter, he witnessed his club’s relegation to the Argentine Second Division at the hands of Belgrano from the confines of his home along with the rest of his family. Facing an event never before seen in the 110 year history of the Buenos Aires club, it is little surprise this match tugged at the very fabric of this man’s heart and soul. Luckily, his son set up a camera to record his father’s shenanigans over the course of ninety minutes. Somehow, it was summarized in seven.
I won’t even bother translating the tirades as they are extremely offensive and vulgar, and frankly you don’t really need to understand what is being said. Just sit back and enjoy.
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I had seen this video on facebook. Funny stuff. I predict that if Argentina doesn’t win the Copa America, riots will commence!