A Chicano In Paris

A Chicano In Paris

The Night Paris Broke My Heart (a Little)

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Rudy Martinez
Jun 02, 2025
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It’s a strange thing about some sports fans - their need to destroy things when expressing what should be joy. I am a sports fan. But I have never been prone to destroying things when my teams win.

The Chargers have never won, Rudy.

Look, asshole, the Chargers are not the only team I cheer for.

I always thought it was a uniquely American attribute with some exception for English hooliganism. As the only real soccer played in the United States is played by women their fans aren’t the drunk, testosterone-fueled dickheads overcompensating for something else.

Soccer player, Marta, in Brazil's yellow and blue national team jersey with number 10, standing on a grass field and making a heart shape with both hands raised above their head in celebration
Marta after winning Silver in the 2024 Olympics in Paris

My own experience with football in Paris has been nothing but fun and celebratory whether it’s Paris-St. Germaine, the French National Team, or the Olympics. The most raucous thing I have ever experienced was Brazil fans shutting down Blvd. Murat and turning it into one of the best parties of my life.

Seriously, if you ever get a chance to go to a Brazil National sporting event -…

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