Czech fan builds Argentina‑themed house ahead of World Cup

Czech music promoter Miloslav “Curby” Urbanec has turned his three‑storey home in Bukovka into a tribute to Argentina’s national football team. The exterior is painted sky‑blue and white, the Argentine flag’s sun motif crowns the wall, and a life‑size Lionel Messi mural and a Diego Maradona statue adorn the property. An all‑weather pitch behind the house displays Boca Juniors memorabilia, and his van bears the slogan “In Messi we trust” and a custom plate reading “MARADONA”. Urbanec, who named his second son Lionel, says he believes Argentina will win the World Cup and will celebrate worldwide, with the team set to face Cape Verde on July 3.

The story highlights the cross‑continental passion for Argentine football among European fans, illustrating how the sport’s culture can inspire personal devotion and public displays far from South America.