For a medium-sized country, at least population wise, Argentina has an amazing sports culture. In basketball, the Golden Generation was truly brilliant. With players like Manu Ginobli and Luis Scola, Argentina went toe to toe with everyone, including the US. Argentina won gold in 2004 and Ginobli played the game with as much verve as anyone.
But the greatest passion in Argentina, we’re pretty sure, is for soccer. Diego Maradonam who passed away in 2023 at just 60, is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
Today, fellow Argentine Lionel Messi is widely considered the greatest player in the world.