Matches & training

You’ll spend around six hours a week training alongside other Sport Lived participants at a local football club with top-notch facilities. You’ll be put through your paces by expert English speaking coaches and you’ll have football skills, strength and conditioning training, as well as football education sessions.

Football Development

Argentina has maintained its position as a top international side for many years. Famous for stars such as Messi and Maradonna, Argentina is synonymous with football. A Sport Lived Experience is your chance to train and compete in this famous footballing culture. The regular matches and training also help improve your style and skills.

Clubs

We can also arrange for you to play for a football club in Rosario which will give you the chance to put all that expert coaching into practice and enjoy a few nights out at the club’s social events.  

...and finally

Mix it with Maradonna on a Sport Lived Football Experience programme!

Football Match

Live the experience of being part of Argentina’s passionate football fans. You’ll watch either "Rosario Central" or "Newell's Old Boys" and sample a live match atmosphere first-hand. After the match, we’ll celebrate victory or commiserate defeat with a typical Argentinean asado.

Introductory Drinks

During the first week of your programme, we’ll arrange introductory drinks in the city for you and your fellow Sport Lived participants. Your mentor will co-ordinate arrangements and show you around local bars and nightspots to get your programme off to a flying start.

Day on the Islands with picada and asado

Enjoy a beautiful day on a river island. After crossing the broad Paraná River, we’ll explore one of the most attractive islands where you’ll enjoy a traditional "asado" (Argentine barbeque) lunch.

What type of visa do I need in Argentina?

UK citizens can obtain a 90 day tourist visa on arrival in Argentina. If your trip is likely to extend beyond 90 days, you will need to apply for a visa extension. You can apply for an extension whilst in Argentina at the British embassy in Buenos Aires. All Sport Lived programmes to Argentina last for less than 90 days. 

For more information see the Travel & Visa section in the Need to Know area of our site.

I don’t speak Spanish, is this a problem?

No worries (“No se preocupe”)! You’ll have a local mentor available throughout your stay who speaks fluent English and can help with any issues. The coaches who take your training sessions all speak fluent English. In addition, you will be living and training with other Sport Lived participants

We recommend that participants enroll on the optional Spanish courses. As well as being a fantastic addition to your CV, learning Spanish will enhance your experience in Argentina. If you’re planning on traveling around South America after your programme finishes, your newfound Spanish skills will come in really handy too.

What’s included in the price of my programme and how much spending money will I require?

The cost of all Sport Lived programmes to Argentina includes the following:

•    all football coaching, tuition and use of facilities

•    Shared city centre accommodation including most household bills (telephone and internet charges are NOT covered)

•    experience activities - tickets to football match, introductory drinks etc

•    airport pick-up at the start of your programme

•    mentor support throughout your stay

•    a handbook with useful information

The programme cost does NOT include the following:

•    flights, insurance, visas, return airport transfer, local transport or food

Do I need to be an elite player?

Absolutely not! We cater for players of all abilities.  We will obtain further information on your sporting ability once you have submitted your booking form and organise a programme suitable for your needs and sporting aspirations.

How can I find out more general information?

Hopefully, most key pieces of information are available on the website where you can download programme notes, prices and dates. Our Need to Know section also contains lots of useful information. If you have other questions or just want to have a chat, we’re always available either on the phone or via email

We know that planning a trip overseas can be scary at times and there’s loads to think about so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need to discuss anything at all.

Our local language school is located close to your apartments and lessons are fun and interactive. You’ll receive around 6 hour’s tuition per week and there is an optional exam at the end of the course.

We thoroughly recommend taking a Spanish course. Speaking the local language will help you integrate quickly into Argentine life and get more out of your programme. It will also prove useful should you wish to explore more of South America and it enhances any CV.