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facts about their country: argentina

12/6/2022

 
Argentina is a beautiful country in the south of South America that has an estimated population of 45.6 million people and a GDP of about $444 billion. While Argentina has produced a top-level international basketball team, the number one sport is, without a doubt, soccer. Argentina’s captain from its 1978 FIFA World Cup championship team: Daniel Passarella. The captain from its 1986 FIFA World Cup championship team: Diego Maradona.
 
Who won the Adidas Golden Ball (i.e., the MVP) at the 2014 FIFA World Cup? Answer: Messi. 

For the best wine in the world, you’d go to California (specifically Sonoma and Napa Counties, Vine & Barrel, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Australia, a lesser-known hub in Southern Illinois and Missouri, and, of course, Argentina and Chile. The latter two are known for very good wines.

​A few wines from Argentina?
 
Felipe Staiti Vertigo Blend 2014
Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2015
Graffigna Reserve Pinot Grigio
Luigi Bosca Gala 2
 
However, for beer drinkers during the World Cup, a couple from Argentina include Antares and Quilmes...more at THE World Cup 2022 Book
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