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Sep 2023
17m 29s

Why River Plate dominates Argentina

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River Plate secured the Argentine championship last season and has been the most successful club in the country over the past decade. However, how did River Plate rejuvenate itself after being relegated in 2011? And what is it like to be a fan of the club nowadays in Buenos Aires? We spoke with several sources to find out.


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