Los Bosteros Son Así

The song 'Los Bosteros Son Así' is a football chant by fans of the Argentine club River Plate, aimed at their fierce rivals, Boca Juniors, who are colloquially known as 'bosteros'. The lyrics are a taunt, highlighting the perceived lack of loyalty and courage among Boca Juniors' fans. The term 'amargos' (bitter ones) suggests that Boca fans are sore losers, and the mention of 'banderas negras' (black flags) refers to an incident where Boca fans allegedly displayed black flags to express their disappointment with their team.

The chant accuses Boca fans of being fair-weather supporters, only present during good times, as implied by the line 'La 12 se va en el primer tiempo' (The 12th man leaves in the first half), with 'La 12' being the name of Boca Juniors' main supporter group. The song also labels them as 'cagón' (coward) and 'vigilante' (snitch), suggesting they are not true to their team and rely on police protection ('La Federal') during matches. The reference to Mar del Plata alludes to a specific event where River Plate fans claim Boca Juniors' fans fled from a confrontation.

This chant is emblematic of the intense rivalry between the two clubs, known as the Superclásico, which is one of the most famous and heated football derbies in the world. The song serves as a means for River Plate fans to assert dominance and mock their rivals, using cultural references and past events to paint a negative image of Boca Juniors' fanbase. It's a reflection of the passion and animosity that can be found in sports rivalries, particularly in South American football culture.