Lunfardo is a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are considered very informal, something common in Argentina, but that are quickly associated with some context, which is understood by a certain group of people.
In the world of Argentine soccer it is also quite common, with many references that only certain players-fans can understand.
1. ‘Hold the rags’: take over the possession of the flags and honor the culture of endurance. Do not be scared away by the presence of rival fans at the end of a match.
2. ‘Rough’: Characteristic of the rival player that after facing him does not allow you to sleep all night due to the amount of blows he deals.
3. ‘Change it all’: orgasmic game action that consists of sending a long ball to the opposite side where the vision of the players is centralized.
4. ‘Cave’: area of the field where those defensive players/teams choose to position themselves. Behind the midfielder, between the central defenders.
5. ‘Chanfle’: the best drawing that can be applied to the parabola of a ball when it is impacted. Watch Roberto Carlos free kick videos to truly understand the meaning.
6. ‘Cabaret’: first word that emerges from the sensationalist press at the moment that a fierce internship is aired in the locker room between a group of players and others.
7. ‘Calesitero’: flashy but ineffective player. He doesn’t let go of the ball and turns around with his head down with the idea of avoiding rivals and not getting caught between his own legs.
8. ‘Hanging from the crossbar’: decision of a coach to make the team defend at all costs. Rough play, kicks, tricks, stalling, and more go hand in hand with this tactic.
9. ‘Kill her’: lay the ball down in a single movement against a surface, without a touch more or less. The chest and feet are the means for it.
10. ‘Morphon’: player who does not give passes to his teammates trying to solve the moves individually.
11. ‘Send the hype’: direct accusation to the match referee who, with unwise and partial decisions, directly influenced the result. Bribery is always an option for which these types of episodes happen.
12. ‘Cold chest’: disqualifying adjective that is used with those players who do not put enough willpower when it comes to overcoming difficult situations on the court. Generally, they tend to be the most thoughtful.
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