{"product_id":"oh-san-lorenzo-a-journey-through-argentine-football-culture","title":"Oh, San Lorenzo: A Journey Through Argentine Football Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique chronicle of the fabled football terraces of South America - and beyond, exploring the behaviour and psyche of the game's most fanatical supporters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalling in love with San Lorenzo de Almagro takes the English author on a unique groundhopping journey, from the barrios of Buenos Aires to the souks of Marrakech. Inside you will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand accounts from the most intense and passionate football culture in the world - from lower-league games in Buenos Aires, to the Copa Libertadores and a Club World Cup final against Real Madrid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe thrilling experiences of an Englishman adapting to a new country, learning the local language and becoming part of a notorious Argentine fanbase\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn account of the fortunes of San Lorenzo de Almagro - one of the 'Big Five' in Argentina - home and away, including matches across the Argentine capital, the province of Buenos Aires, Rosario, Cordoba, Chile and even Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA compelling study of the San Lorenzo fanatics (recognised by Diego Maradona as Argentina's most creative), who write the terrace songs that spread across the world\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the club's history of rebellion and conflict with the military dictatorship in the 1970s and 80s, including a clash with the military junta that leaves the club displaced to this day\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInterviews with a range of insiders, experts and fans, including the former head of San Lorenzo's barra brava firm, the leader of the club's campaign to return to Boedo, an ex-professional player and manager turned San Lorenzo pundit, members of the 'School of the Terraces' fan group, plus residents of the famously dangerous slum next to the current stadium\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen you dig into the richest football culture in the world, the game itself is just one part of the story. \u003ci\u003eOh, San Lorenzo\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone interested in South American football or unique footballing cultures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pitch Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984301981927,"sku":"9781836801993","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/oh-san-lorenzo-a-journey-through-argentine-football-culture","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}