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·23 September 2026
‘None would draw 40,000’: AZZ line putting Colón above Córdoba

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·23 September 2026

The debate over who the true big five clubs of Argentine provincial football are sparked controversy on the AZZ program. During the latest broadcast, journalist Mati Pasos put forward a provocative theory that quickly made waves on social media, pitting Colón’s drawing power against that of Córdoba’s giants, Talleres and Belgrano.
Pasos was emphatic in analyzing the weight of each club’s fanbase, stating that the Santa Fe club is one step above the Córdoba teams in terms of loyalty and popular support. The panelist also openly challenged the drawing power of both the “T” and the “Pirate” when it comes to a historic match outside the country.
“Colón has more fans than Talleres and Belgrano and, on top of that, neither of them would bring 40,000 people to an international cup final.”
The comment directly refers to the historic and unprecedented turnout of Colón’s supporters for the 2019 Copa Sudamericana final in Asunción, Paraguay, considered one of the biggest fan mobilizations in South American football. With this strong stance, the debate on AZZ
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