Argentine flag painted on a wall, giant frescoes, Maradona statue... Unusual images from the biggest Argentine fan in the Czech Republic

Miroslav Urbanec, a 51-year-old music promoter living in the Czech Republic, has transformed his home into a vibrant shrine to the Argentine national football team. Located in Bukovka, about 90 kilometers east of Prague, his property is a testament to his unwavering passion for "La Albiceleste."

The house's facade proudly displays the Argentine flag, with sky-blue and white colors dominating the exterior. Inside, the walls are adorned with paintings depicting the team's triumphs, including a mural celebrating their 2022 World Cup victory in Qatar. A life-sized statue of Diego Maradona, a football legend, stands on a rotating platform in front of a football field surrounded by imagery of Boca Juniors' stars. The home is filled with countless references to the three-time world champions.

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Today I regret not having mortgaged the house to bring all my children there.

Urbanec's deep affection for the team began during the 1978 World Cup, a passion he shared with his father. This devotion extends to his personal life, as he named his son Lionel, after the star player. While he has traveled with his family to support Argentina in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, he expressed regret at not being able to attend more matches.

"Today I regret not having mortgaged the house to bring all my children there," he told the Associated Press. Despite the intensity of his fandom, Urbanec rejects the label of "fanatic." He stated, "We are not fanatics who think we have to win at all costs. If we win, it will be fantastic; otherwise, with the emotions they have given us, they will remain winners."

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We are not fanatics who think we have to win at all costs. If we win, it will be fantastic; otherwise, with the emotions they have given us, they will remain winners.