A dream inspired by Turkish club Fenerbahce: Argentine friends pursue football glory
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - JANUARY 27: In 2022, a group of friends hailing from Necochea, Buenos Aires Province of Argentina, united in a shared vision: to establish a grassroots football club. This collective dream swiftly materialized into reality as they secured official recognition for their club and enthusiastically engaged in local tournaments. However, their aspirations extend beyond neighborhood matches; their ultimate ambition is to ascend to Argentina's prestigious soccer league and compete at the professional level.Drawing inspiration from afar, the club proudly adopted both its name and jersey colors from Türkiye's renowned Fenerbahce Football Club. With a dedicated roster of 25 players, the club undertakes rigorous daily training sessions, unwavering in their pursuit of professional status.Gonzalo Aguilera, a 26-year-old Administrative Accountant and the team's goalkeeper, expressed to Anadolu on Jan. 27 that Fenerbahçe embodies “pure love” and “pure fun” for them.'The truth is that the support is felt a lot, it is incredible, the passion they have for football in Turkey is incredible, it is beautiful,” Aguilera said.Juan Cruz Moreno, 29, serves as the team captain and representative, organizing events with fervor.Reflecting on his aspirations, Moreno remarked, “Being a football professional, and at 29 it would be a dream, as I tell you, sometimes it feels that due to age, one grows and each time that dream of being a professional gets a little further away. But we are ready and if it comes I'm going to give everything, my life for that opportunity.'He said their connection with Turkish fans has been remarkable, adding that their unwavering support, despite the geographical distance, fuels the Argentinean team’s determination.‘They (Turkish fans) take the time to give us a message, encourage us, pay attention to our games and that's great, you go out on the court with enthusiasm, you understand? You want to take on the World,” Moreno added.Tomás Domaica, a 25-year-old entrepreneur and integral team member, shared insights into the club's genesis, stating that their journey began serendipitously, fueled by a shared passion for Fenerbahce.Domaica said they bonded over their admiration for players like Van Persie who graced the Turkish club.“The truth is that it is a great group, we are all very good kids, we play well. And well, now we recently became champions,” he added.Reporting by Pablo BarreraWriting by Sibel Uygun
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