Former striker of the  Juventus  et  an iconic figure in Argentinian football ,  Carlos Tevez  is now tackling a new arena: padel. The former international has just opened  Apache 32 , its own indoor padel academy located in the heart of Buenos Aires.

With this project, Tevez joins the growing list of major football figures attracted by the rise of padel. Like  Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane  or,  Zlatan Ibrahimovic The Argentinian is no longer content with simply playing sports, but has now decided to invest in them.

Apache 32, an indoor academy in the heart of Buenos Aires

The club named  Apache 32 , Tevez's historical nickname and a nod to his number, presents itself as a  modern indoor padel academy The infrastructure includes  five covered courts designed to accommodate both amateur players and more competitive players.

The opening of the club marks a new stage in Tevez's involvement in this sport, already very popular in Argentina. Since the end of his professional career, the former striker of  Manchester City FC  and  Boca Juniors,   is regularly seen on a track.

"I play padel two or three times a week."

A practice that has become almost daily for someone who, after leaving the pitches, seems to have found a new field of expression.

Carlos Tevez is venturing into padel with the opening of his club in Buenos Aires.

A project with a social dimension

Beyond the sporting aspect, Tevez wants to give his club a real  social mission Born in the working-class neighborhood of  Fort Apache The former Argentinian international has never forgotten his origins.

With Apache 32, he hopes to use sport as a tool for integration and education for younger people.

"I want to get children off the streets and give them tools through sport."

This desire to pass on knowledge is consistent with Tevez's image, often involved in projects aimed at supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

A collaboration with Bullpadel

To support the club's launch, Tevez partnered with the brand Bullpadel.

This partnership is materialized in particular through the creation of  exclusive Apache 32 rackets , designed specifically for the academy and its players. A collaboration that underlines the ambition of the project: to make the club a recognized place in the Argentinian padel ecosystem.

Carlos Tevez is venturing into padel with the opening of his club in Buenos Aires.

Padel is increasingly attracting football stars

Carlos Tevez's initiative is part of a broader trend. Many former football stars are now investing in padel, attracted by the sport's spectacular growth worldwide.

Between personal passion and entrepreneurial vision, these figures contribute to accelerating the visibility and development of the discipline.

With Apache 32, Carlos Tevez adds his own contribution and confirms one thing: padel continues to attract the greatest legends of football.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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