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River Plate, Boca Juniors' fierce Buenos Aires rivals, are nicknamed 'Los Millonarios' (the millionaires) due to what historical reputation?
CORRECT ANSWER
Their history of high-profile, expensive player signings in the 1930s
River Plate earned the nickname 'Los Millonarios' in the 1930s for their reputation of signing star players for large transfer fees relative to the era.
ALL OPTIONS
ATheir stadium's ticket prices
BTheir founder's personal wealth
CWinning a lottery to fund the club
โTheir history of high-profile, expensive player signings in the 1930s
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