Brazil and Argentina play a friendly today. So far, so what?
However, the question I ask myself is this. Why do two neighbouring South American teams travel to the other side of the world in order to play at the Arsenal stadium?
Because most of their players are based in Europe. It makes sense for them to give them a short journey to London, rather than a long transatlantic ride and back, especially this early in the season. Argentina have done it before (playing England in Geneva) and several other countries have done the same, most notably Australia.
I think it is to do with sponsorship commitments. I heard something about a russian company owning the ‘image rights’ to the Argentinian team, or something. Either way all very baffling.
And like Chris said, most of the players are in Europe now anyway…
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Because most of their players are based in Europe. It makes sense for them to give them a short journey to London, rather than a long transatlantic ride and back, especially this early in the season. Argentina have done it before (playing England in Geneva) and several other countries have done the same, most notably Australia.
(Edit: Of course. so simple - Murk)
I think it is to do with sponsorship commitments. I heard something about a russian company owning the ‘image rights’ to the Argentinian team, or something. Either way all very baffling.
And like Chris said, most of the players are in Europe now anyway…