Did Boca Juniors change their name?

Boca was named by the IFFHS as the top South American club of the first decade of the 21st century (2001–2010)….Boca Juniors.

Full name	Club Atlético Boca Juniors
Nickname(s)	Xeneizes (Genoese) Azul y Oro (Blue and Gold) La Mitad Más Uno (Half plus One)
Founded	3 April 1905
Ground	La Bombonera La Boca, Buenos Aires
Capacity	54,000

Is Boca Juniors vs River Plate a derby?

Superclásico is the football match in Argentina between Buenos Aires rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate. It derives from the Spanish usage of “clásico” to mean derby, with the prefix “super” used as the two clubs are the most popular and successful clubs in Argentine football.

Why are Boca and River rivals?

The rivalry is a story that can be traced back over 100 years. River Plate, or Los Millonarios, were founded in 1901, while Boca Juniors, or Xeneize, were founded in 1905. Both teams originated from the same neighbourhood, La Boca and quickly became adversaries.

Which capital city is on the River Plate?

Our tour today stops over Buenos Aires, the capital and most populous city of Argentina, located on the western bank of the River Plate, inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1580, Buenos Aires is one of the world’s great metropolises.

Why does River Plate have an English name?

River Plate, who wear white shirts with a red diagonal band, took their name from the English version of Rio de la Plata stamped on crates of imported goods from Britain in the port of Buenos Aires.

Does Boca Raton mean rat mouth?

The city’s name comes from boca de ratones, a Spanish term meaning “rat’s mouth” that appeared on early maps and referred to hidden sharp-pointed rocks that gnawed or fretted ships’ cables.