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Argentinos Juniors
Escudo del Club Argentinos Juniors.svg
Full name Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors
Nickname(s) Bichos Colorados (Red Bugs)
El Semillero (The Seedbed)
El Tifón de Boyaca (Boyaca's Typhoon)
Founded 15 August 1904; 120 years ago (1904-08-15)
Ground Diego A. Maradona,
La Paternal, Buenos Aires
Ground Capacity 24,800
Chairman Luis Segura
Manager Ricardo Caruso Lombardi
League Primera División
2013 Final 18th
Third colours

A.A. Argentinos Juniors is a famous football club from Argentina. They are well-known for their red colors and exciting style of play. This club has a long history and is an important part of Argentine football.

About Argentinos Juniors

Argentinos Juniors is officially known as Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors. They play in the top football league in Argentina, called the Primera División. The club was started a long time ago, on August 15, 1904. This makes them one of the older and more respected football teams in the country.

Club Nicknames

Argentinos Juniors has some cool nicknames!

  • Bichos Colorados: This means "Red Bugs." It's a fun way to describe their team, probably because of their bright red uniforms.
  • El Semillero: This nickname means "The Seedbed." It's a very special name because it shows how good the club is at finding and training young football players. Many famous players started their careers here!
  • El Tifón de Boyaca: This means "Boyaca's Typhoon." A typhoon is a strong storm, so this nickname suggests they play with a lot of power and energy.

Home Ground

The team plays its home games at the Diego A. Maradona stadium. This stadium is located in La Paternal, Buenos Aires, which is a neighborhood in the big city of Buenos Aires. The stadium can hold about 24,800 fans, making it a lively place on game days. It's named after one of the greatest football players ever, who also played for Argentinos Juniors!

The Club's Colors

When you watch Argentinos Juniors play, you'll see them in their bright red uniforms. Red is their main color, which is why they are called the "Red Bugs." Their away kits are usually white, and sometimes they wear blue. These colors are a big part of their identity.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors para Niños para niños

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