CA Lanús
Description
Club Atlético Lanús is an Argentine football club from in Lanús, Buenos Aires, founded on 3 January, 1915.
In 1978, with debts of over US$2 million the club faced its worst crisis. But the support of its fans made it possible to come back to the Second division, and pay off its debts. In 1978 the club had 2,000 members. In 1981 it had 10,000.
The club also has a professional basketball team playing in the Argentine third division.