soccer
Articles tagged soccer on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
Where to Watch the World Cup in Medellin
A soccer fan’s guide on where to watch the World Cup 2018 matches in Medellin.
The Two Escobars: Andrés Escobar’s Vision of Colombia Thrives, 20 Years Later
Ryan tells us about “The Two Escobars,” a documentary about fútbol star Andres Escobar and his hopes for his country during a time of great struggle.
2014 Liga Postobon Semifinal: Atlético Nacional v. Santafe
The 2014 Liga Postobon Semifinal saw Medellín’s Atlético Nacional beat Bogotá’s Independiente Santafe 2-0 to advance to the finals against Junior.
La Familia Naranja (Los Gringos de Envigado FC)
La Familia Naranja (Los Gringos de Envigado FC) is a soccer fan club created by foreigners to build local support for the Envigado FC soccer team.
Medellín Events: September 2013
September is the beginning of the low season, but there are still a couple of big events, including Beyonce in concert, and the annual jazz festival.
Medellín Events: June 2013
Upcoming concerts, festivals, and theatrical events for the city of Medellin, Colombia in June 2013.
Beating Bogotá: Nacional 2, Millonarios 1
The camera held the evidence, the photos and the video that would prove whether I had witnessed Nacional topple Millonarios in a fútbol game this week. Photo of my friends and I celebrating the win? Check. Photo of a…
FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011
I happened to be watching TV at a Colombian friend’s house one night last month when the live drawing occurred for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia. This is one of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world,…
My First Soccer Game
When I told my friend Ryan that I was going to Colombia, he made me promise that I would go to a Soccer game while I was here. I know that he was secretly hoping to make me as big of a soccer fan as he is, and I’m…
Colombia v. Peru – Medellin’s First World Cup Qualifier
Last week, Medellin had the privilege to host its first World Cup qualifying match, ever! The opponent was the rather weak Peru, and despite Colombia’s low standing in its group, the paisa fans came out in full strength…
World Cup Qualifier: Colombia v. Argentina
Saturday’s main event for me and the majority of the Colombian and Argentine population was the World Cup qualifier match between the two countries. Colombia was a big time underdog. I took a cab to Parque Lleras, where…
Copa Libertadores Fútbol – Independiente Medellin v. Sao Paulo
Adriaan had previously brought the international match to my attention weeks ago, however we didn’t confirm the details until a few days before the important match was set to be played. The South American club…
Colombian Soccer – Nacional v. Medellin
Last Sunday, Clint invited me to go see the two Medellin professional soccer teams battle it out at the Estadio with him and his friend Jamie. Catching a soccer match in Latin America had been on my agenda since I came…