118. La Albiceleste: : A History of the Argentina National TeamWe're joined by Dr. Mark Orton to cover the history of la Albiceleste - The Argentina Men's National Football Team.Since playing their first ever match against Uruguay in 1902, the Argentina National Team have went from strength to strength, but with some noticeable peaks and troughs in between.We speak about the history of the national team, the social, political and economic conditions throughout the history of Argentina which left their mark on football, and the culture of national team support which exists in Argentina and is unlike any other support in the world.About UsWebsitefootballheritage.co.ukEmailhello@footballheritage.co.ukX@[email protected]@_footyheritageYouTube@FootballHeritageFHSubscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.https://www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritageAbout Our GuestDr. Mark OrtonWhile working full-time in banking and transport, Mark has embarked on a parallel academic and writing career, with a particular focus on sport and Latin America, particularly Argentina. He is also a published author, with his third book releasing on May 11, 2026 - the same day this podcast is published.Author Profile:https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0CMBBMTH9/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=7936d782-564b-46e3-a8df-9e35b6888a09&ref_=ap_rdr

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