Would you like to discover one of the cradles of Argentinean football? Join lifelong Newell’s fan, Juan, on this tour through Rosario.

Club Visit

Located right at the heart of the city of Rosario and in the green surroundings of Independencia Park, you can find Newell’s Old Boys stadium also  known as “El Coloso del Parque”. This name is still in use nowadays , even though fans voted to change the name to Marcelo A. Bielsa in his honor in 2009 .

Starting as a school in the early 1900´s, Newell’s Old Boys is also famous for its youth divisions, being one of the clubs with the most national titles in AFA’s youth tournaments.

Many famous footballers from the club’s academy have represented Argentina at World Cups : Gabriel Batistuta, Walter Samuel, Américo Gallego, Jorge Valdano, Gabriel Heinze, Roberto Sensini, Mauricio Pochettino, and Maxi Rodríguez, among others. Lionel Messi also played in the club’s youths.

I will take you through the surroundings of “El Coloso “, I will tell you about what NOB means to Rosario and show you the different football murals reflecting the Club’s history including the most iconic one: Diego Maradona’s memorial. We enjoyed Maradona as a player from our side.  

Discover Messi´s early times in Rosario

Rosario erupted in celebration as Argentina once again lifts the World Cup trophy after a 36-year wait, with natives Lionel Messi starring in the epic victory.

I will take you through the surroundings of La Bajada quarter is where Argentine football star Lionel Messi started. It has become a pilgrimage site for many fans.

The 13 years in La Bajada left a mark on Messi and on the streets that helped hone and nurture his talent. In many ways, he is still there, in towering murals, love messages, and residents’ memories. I will tell you about the story of Leo in Rosario and show you the different football murals reflecting the love to Messi.

Also, we will take a short tour of the Santa Fe Sports Museums¿ which includes historical stuff from relevant players such Di Maria, Mascherano , Messi, and Lavezzi.

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