For dem der måtte have interesse for det, så er der her en ganske interessant reportage fra Superclasico i Madrid.
http://www.josimar.no/artikler/the-eternal-final/5399/
Den rammer plet et langt stykke hen ad vejen.
The Boca-River derby became a godsend for CONMEBOL. All the chaos, fierceness, rivalry and violence strangely enough affirmed what the world already knew: this game was the ultimate rivalry, its authenticity based on unmatched passion. The poor services at the stadiums, the brutality of the police and the fan violence were all part of an unhinged and unchecked system of passion.
Det er spot on ihvertfald...problem er bare at når..Alejandro siger dette..
He admitted that the gap with Europe was huge, if not unbridgeable, but argued that South America had other assets and could become a valuable counterweight.
Så glemmer han
the only asset left is Autenciteten i forhold til Europæisk fodbold - den pimper han væk når han flytter finalen til Europa.
Copa Libertadores er for fodboldfans..
UEFA Champions League er for fodboldturister og fanboys...
Det er det Copa Libertadores har overlevet på og skal overleve på, på sigt. Kopierer man først dette
Was it faux fandom in the sight of the ultimate hipster derby played in a corporate environment? The mayhem of Argentina could not be copied. All the stereotypes of European elite football were reinforced: the match organization, the fan zones, the security operation, the influx of football tourists, the sanitised stadium and the antiseptic atmosphere that accompanies major finals.
og dette
Modern elite clubs have already been uprooted from their immediate environment with mercenaries on the pitch doing the bidding of sheikhs and wealthy businessmen. In the process, fans get more alienated. They are steadily being replaced by a fan-waving brigade, who enjoy the match day experience.
så dør fodbolden i Sydamerika/Latinamerika.