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'Club Atlético Boca Juniors' is a popular Argentine sports club, best known for its football team. Its home base is the neighbourhood of La Boca, in Buenos Aires, and it hosts its home games at the Estadio Alberto J. Armando ''(La Bombonera)'' at 805 Brandsen Street.
Boca have won a record 17 international titles, an honor they share only with AC Milan,[1][2], including six Copa Libertadores[3] and three World Club crowns (Copa Intercontinental)[4] and one Copa Oro and Supercopa Masters. The club has also won 22 Argentine professional championships[5].
The club is a permanent fixture in the International Federation of Football History & Statistics Club World Ranking top 30 and has reached the top position of the monthly ranking 6 times (mostly during coach Carlos Bianchi's tenure).[6]
History
Foundation
On 3 April 1905, five Italian immigrants gathered in the Plaza Solís, located in the heart of the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires.[7]
Esteban Baglietto, Alfredo Scarpatti, Santiago Sana, and brothers Juan and Teodoro Farenga founded Boca Juniors, the use of English language in team names was commonplace, as British railroad workers had originally introduced football into Argentina.[8]
Boca Juniors played in local leagues and the amateur second division until being promoted to the first division in 1913, when the division was expanded from six teams to 15[9]. Boca were never relegated; they won six amateur championships (1919, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, and 1930).[10] With the introduction of professionalism in Argentina, Boca won the first title in 1931.[11]
★ First Match: May 6, 1905. vs. Mariano Moreno.
★ First international match: December 8, 1907. vs. Universal (Montevideo, Uruguay)
★ First professional match: May 31, 1931 vs. Chacarita Juniors.
Team colours
The original jersey colour was pink, which was quickly abandoned for thin black-and-white vertical stripes[12]. The legend has it that in 1906 Boca played another team that used these colors, to decide who would get to keep them. Boca lost, and decided to adopt the colors of the flag of the first boat to subsequently sail into the port at La Boca which was the 4146 ton freighter Drottning Sophia, sailing from Copenhagen[13]. As the boat was from Sweden, yellow and blue were adopted as the new team colours. The first version had a yellow diagonal band, which was later changed to a horizontal stripe. [14]
Kit Evolution and rare kits
;First kit evolution
;Away and special editions
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★ )this model was worn just for 2 matches
Crest
Boca Juniors Crest, as of early 2000s
The club have had five different crests in their history, the outer shape of the crest has remained unchanged throughout Boca's history. In 1955, laurel leaves were added to celebrate the club's 50th anniversary, and the colours were changed to match those on the team's jersey[15].
In 1970, one star was added to the badge for each title won [16] domestically (top part, above the initials) and internationally (bottom part). A new star is added to the corresponding section whenever Boca wins a title. To the delight of fans, the crest has had to be modified several times in recent years, most recently after Boca's victory in the 2007 Copa Libertadores[17].
La Bombonera
Boca Juniors used several fields before settling on the current grounds on Brandsen. Their first ground was in ''la Dársena Sur'' but it was vacated in 1907 because it failed to meet the minimum requirements of the league, they then used three pitches in the ''Isla Demarchi'' area between 1908 and 1912[18]. Between 1914 and 1915 the club moved away from La Boca for the only time in their history, moving to Wilde in the Avellaneda Partido of the Buenos Aires Province but a relatively poor season[19] and low attendences in 1915 forced them to move back to La Boca.
On May 25 1916 Boca opened their new stadium on the intersection of Calle Ministro Brin and Calle Senguel they stayed there until 1924 when they moved to their current location on Calle Brandsen and Calle Del Crucero.
Construction work on the concrete structure of their current stadium started in 1938 under the supervision of Engineer José L.Delpini. Boca played their home matches in the Ferrocarril Oeste field in Caballito until the structure was completed in 1940[18]. A third level was added in 1953, giving the ground its nickname ''La Bombonera'' ('The Chocolate Box')[21]. The side opposite the ''Casa Amarilla'' railway platforms remained mostly unbuilt until 1996, when it was upgraded with new balconies and VIP booths. Three sides of the Bombonera are made up of traditional sloping stadium stands, but the fourth side had to be built vertically, with several seating areas stacked one on top of the other, to stay within the stadium's property. La Bombonera is renowned for vibrating when fans start to jump in rhythm; in particular, the unique vertical side will sway slightly, leading to the phrase "La Bombonera no tiembla. Late" ("the Bombonera does not tremble. It beats.").
The Bombonera currently has a capacity of around 61,000, the club's popularity make tickets hard to find, especially for the Superclasico game against River Plate[22]. There are planned improvements for the stadium, including measures to ease crowd congestion, use of new technology in the stadium and improved corporate facilities[23].
★ Dársena Sud: 1908 - 1912
★ Wilde: 1914 - 1915
★ Brins y Sengüel: 1916 - 1924
★ Brandsen: from 1924
Fans
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Barra Brava of "La 12" in La Bombonera
Boca Juniors is traditionally regarded as the club of Argentina's working class, in contrast with the supposedly more upper-class base of cross-town archnemesis Club Atlético River Plate [24].
Boca claims to be the club of "''half plus one''" ("la mitad mas uno") of Argentina's population, but a 2006 survey placed its following at 40%,[25] still the largest share.
The Boca-River ''Superclásico'' rivalry is one of the most thrilling derbies in the world.[26] Boca leads with 113 victories, 90 draws, and 95 losses against River. After each match (except ties), street signs cover Buenos Aires, at fans' own expense, "ribbing" the losing side with humorous remarks. This has become part of Buenos Aires cultural ever since a Boca winning streak in the 1990s.
Nicknames
Boca fans are known as ''los xeneizes'' (the Genoese) after the Italian (especially Genoese) immigrants who founded the team and populated La Boca in the early 20th century[27]. The word "xeneize" is Genoese dialect for the standard-Italian word "genovesi," which means "Genoese"[28]
The name ''bosteros'' (''Manure Handler'') originates from the horse manure used in the brick factory that occupied the ground where ''La Bombonera'' stands. Originally an insult used by rivals, Boca fans have taken to wearing it with pride[29].
Following the team colors, Boca's shirt is also called ''la azul y oro'' (the blue-and-gold)[30].
Boca's supporters are known as "Bosteros". There is a society which dedicates its entire life to the team which is known as ''la número 12'' or ''La Doce'' (player number ''Doce'' or 12, meaning "the 12th player")[31]
International
''Peñas'' (fan clubs) exist in many Argentine cities, and abroad, in countries such as Spain, Israel and Japan.
Boca are particularly popular in Japan because of the club's success in recent years at the Intercontinental Cup held in Japan. All over the world, fans are drawn to Boca by the club's international titles, and by the successes of Boca players who went on to play in European football such as Diego Maradona,Claudio Paul Caniggia, Gabriel Batistuta, Juan Román Riquelme and Carlos Tevez.
Boca have fans throughout Latin America, especially in Colombia and Peru, which are the home countries of many top players, parts of the USA due to Latin immigration and it´s plan to create a Boca USA for 2008 either in New York or Miami[32].
Facts
★ Boca Juniors was the fifth football club in the world to have its own TV channel, opened in 2003. Boca TV broadcasted 24 hours a day, featuring sports programs and talk shows. The channel was closed in 2005.
★ There is a line of Boca coffins available for dead fans,[33] as well as the official Boca's cemetery.[34]
★ Boca has its own fleet of taxis operating in Buenos Aires.[35]
★ Another of Boca Juniors' products is the Boca Wine.[36]
Institutional
Executive Board
★ President: Mauricio Macri
★ 1st Vice-president: Pedro Pompilio
★ 2nd Vice-president: Gregorio Diego Zidar
★ 3rd Vice-president: José Anunciado Cirillo
★ Secretary: Luis Bartolomé Buzio
Other sports
Basketball
The Boca Juniors basketball team has won the Argentine league three times (1996/97, 2003/04, 2006/07), five Argentine Cups (''Copa Argentina'' 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006), the Argentine ''Top 4'' (2004), and three South American Club Championships (2004, 2005, 2006). It also reached the 2004/2005 national finals (losing to Ben Hur). Their home arena is the Luis Conde Arena, better known as ''La Bombonerita'' (small ''Bombonera'').
Volleyball
Boca Juniors has a professional volleyball team that won the ''Metropolitan'' championship in 1991, 1992 and 1996, and achieved the second place in the 1996/97 A1 season. Because of a lack of sponsors, the team was disbanded, but later it was reincorporated through the coaching of former Boca player Marcelo Gigante; after playing in the second division, it returned to the A1 league in 2005.
Other
Starting 2005, the Argentine Turismo Carretera stock-car competition league spun off the Top Race V6 category, in which teams are sponsored by football teams. Veteran race pilots Ortelli and Bessone and former Boca player Vicente Pernía drive for the Boca team; Ortelli finally won the first Top Race V6 championship for Boca Juniors.
Women Football Titles '8': 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000 (unbeaten), 2001 Apertura, 2002 Clausura, 2003 Apertura, and 2004 Apertura.
In Futsal, Boca has won 4 Championships: 1991, 1992, Clausura 1997, and Apertura 1998.
Boca representatives also compete in other disciplines such as judo, karate, taekwondo, and weight lifting.
Football honours
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★ '1920' - Campeonato
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★ '1924' - Campeonato
★ '1926' - Campeonato
★ '1930' - Campeonato
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★ '1931' - Campeonato
★ '1934' - Campeonato
★ '1935' - Campeonato
★ '1940' - Campeonato
★ '1943' - Campeonato
★ '1944' - Campeonato
★ '1954' - Campeonato
★ '1962' - Campeonato
★ '1964' - Campeonato
★ '1965' - Campeonato
★ '1969' - Nacional
★ '1969' - Copa Argentina (official)
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★ '1970' - Nacional
★ '1976' - Metropolitano
★ '1976' - Nacional
★ '1981' - Metropolitano
★ '1992' - Apertura
★ '1998' - Apertura
★ '1999' - Clausura
★ '2000' - Apertura
★ '2003' - Apertura
★ '2005' - Apertura
★ '2006' - Clausura
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International Cups
;International Conmebol Titles (17)
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Records
★ Boca holds a world record '17 official international titles', a record tied with AC Milan, and two more than both Real Madrid and Club Atlético Independiente.
★ Boca Juniors have the most official titles in Argentine football, both in the professional era, with 40 titles (46 including amateur titles).
★ Boca were awarded the title "Campeón de Honor" (Honour Champion) in 1925, due to a highly successful tour through Europe in which the club played Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad, as well as German and French teams, with an impressive record of 15 wins, one draw and three defeats. This title was declared official by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino, thereby increasing the total number of official titles to 47.
★ 40 consecutive Primera División matches unbeaten - an Argentine record: from 5 May 1998 to 2 June 1999, with 29 victories and 11 draws.[37]
★ Three times winner of the Intercontinental Cup, a record tied with São Paulo, C.A. Peñarol, Nacional de Montevideo, A.C. Milan and Real Madrid.
Current squad
''As of September 2, 2007''
''note: these squad numbers are for domestic tournaments only.''
Squad Changes
''For Apertura 2007''
'Players in'
★ Álvaro González MF from Defensor Sporting Club
★ Leandro Gracian from Monterrey
★ Gabriel Paletta on loan from Liverpool F.C.
★ Fabián Andrés Vargas from Sport Club Internacional (return of loan)
'Players out'
★ Aldo Bobadilla GK
★ Daniel Díaz DF to Getafe CF
★ Leandro Díaz DF to Huracán
★ Juan Forlín DF to Real Madrid B
★ Andres Franzoia MF to Club Atlético Huracán
★ Guillermo Marino MF to Tigres UANL
★ Bruno Marioni FW to CF Atlas
★ Sergio Orteman MF to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor
★ Clemente Rodríguez DF to RCD Espanyol[38]
★ Santiago Villafañe DF to Real Madrid B
Notable players
''see also ''
Top scorers
View from the lateral side, third tier
:''see also Boca Juniors topscorers''
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Coaches
Main articles: List of Head Coaches of Boca Juniors
Boca's two most successful coaches were Juan Carlos Lorenzo (1976~79, 1987), and Carlos Bianchi, (2003~04). ''Toto'' Lorenzo won five titles with the team, including the Libertadores Cup in 1977 and 1978, the Intercontinental Cup in 1977, and the Metropolitano and Nacional in 1976. Bianchi won nine, including Aperturas in 1998, 2000 and 2003, the 1999 Clausura, the Libertadores Cup in 2000, 2001, and 2003, and the Intercontinental Cup in 2000 and 2003.
On 22 August, 2006, it was announced that Ricardo Lavolpe would take over the post of coach on September 15, replacing Alfio Basile, who has been selected to manage Argentina National Football Team. Lavolpe failed to continue Basile's chain of success, losing the 2006 Apertura championship in spite of a 4 points advantage with only two rounds to go.
Miguel Russo was hired as Lavolpe's replacement. Boca took second place to San Lorenzo de Almagro in the 2007 ''Clausura'' tournament, but went on to win the Copa Libertadores with a 5-0 overall rout of Brazilian Grêmio.
Chairmen
Main articles: List of Chairmen of Boca Juniors
Mauricio Macri is the current chairman of Boca Juniors. He has been serving since 1996. [39]
References
1. Taringa; Las 17 copas de Boca
2. CONMEBOL Article
3. RSSSF Copa Libertadores
4. RSSSF Copa Intercontinental
5. RSSSF Argentine Championship
6. IFFHS Club World rankings statistics
7. BBC Sport article
8. Fan with a Plan article
9. RSSSF Argentine divisional movements
10. RSSSF Argentine divisional movements
11. RSSSF List of Argentine champions and runners up
12. Solodeportes centenery edition of the shirt
13. Flags of the World article
14. Guardian Article
15. Boca Juniors oficial website: crests
16. Boca Verense site
17. Terra Deportes article
18. La Pasion Boca-Boca and their stadiums
19. RSSSF Argentina 1915
20. La Pasion Boca-Boca and their stadiums
21. Midfield Dynamo stadium profiles
22. Independent article
23. Boca Juniors oficial website
24. Tim Vickery Column BBC Football
25. "Se cae un mito: la hinchada de Boca no suma la mitad más uno del país" - InfoBae
26. World derbies: oca Juniors v River Plate - BBC news.
27. Flags of the World article
28. Goal.com article
29. Taringa: see comment by senomar1234 | 23.06.2007 18:44:25
30. Clarín Article
31. canaltrans.com article
32. goal.com article
33. "Boca soccer fans' grave devotion" - BBC news
34. "Loyalty to Boca Juniors now truly cradle to grave" - International Herald Tribune
35. "Boca taxis sure to be shunned by River fans" - tiscali.news
36. "Boca fans - in life & death" - TheWorldGame
37. "Boca Juniors' series of 40 matches unbeaten in the Primera División" - RSSSF
38. Marca article
39. Boca Presidents
External links
★ Boca Juniors Official Site
★ Boca's History site
★ BocampeonWeb Site
★ www.pasionxeneize.com.ar / El Foro de la Pasión Xeneize
★ Boca Juniors results and Statistics at RSSSF
★ Informe Xeneize - Biografies
★ Agrupación Xeneizes
★ Esto es Boca
★ ''La Mitad Más Uno'' (Half Plus One)
★ Carnaval Toda La Vida (The present time and statistic)
★ ArchivoFutbol.com - Team-specific news about Argentine Soccer
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