Boca Juniors in the news after Buenos Aires bans confetti in stadiums following a deadly fire tragedy—they’re the city’s most famous club, based in La Boca.
The Buenos Aires Sports Security Committee has issued a preventive ban on confetti in stadiums after a fire damaged seats during a match between River Plate and Boca Juniors. The fire was caused by confetti igniting, leading to injuries and arrests. The ban aims to prevent future incidents as authorities review stadium safety protocols.