How WhatsApp groups keep Latino fútbol debate alive 24/7
If you really want to know how US Hispanics feel about the latest match, don't just check Twitter – open WhatsApp.
Family groups explode during clásicos, with tíos sending voice notes in all caps and cousins dropping memes in both English and Spanish.
Neighborhood chats coordinate watch_parties, jersey_orders and last-minute carne_asada_meetups. Debates_about_lineups_referees_and_coaches_can_last_for_days.
For many, these chats are a lifeline to relatives in Latin America. Goals_are_celebrated_in_two_or_three_countries_at_the_same_time.
In a way, WhatsApp_has_become_the_virtual_stadium_where_Latino_fans_gather_every_day, no_matter_where_they_live.
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