Adolfo Gaich signs five-year deal with CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow opted for a soap opera style introduction video for their unveiling of Adolfo Gaich and although the ending of this particular transfer saga has been well known for […]
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Paulo Dybala & Papu Gómez honoured after glittering seasons in Serie A: Can it be reproduced for Argentina?
After nine consecutive Serie A titles Juventus’ status at the top of the pile in Italy is not in question but Paulo Dybala named as the league’s Player of the […]
Scout report – River Plate & Argentina forward Julián Álvarez
It has been almost two years since Julián Álvarez made his River Plate debut, and while the 20-year-old’s lack of a starting role to date might lead some to think […]
Giovani Lo Celso wins over Spurs supporters and lays foundation for big second season
By James Forster The 2019/20 season wasn’t the smoothest for Argentine midfielder Giovani Lo Celso. Brought in at the end of the English transfer window, the 24-year-old not only had […]
Will Maxi Meza ever live up to expectation in Monterrey?
By Eduardo Razo When a club in Latin America decides to pay a $15 million transfer fee, they’re expecting a difference-maker. It should be a player that will become a […]
Marseille offer talented youngster Leonardo Balerdi opportunity after limited time in Dortmund
It was after only 450 minutes of first team football with Boca Juniors that Borussia Dortmund swooped for Leonardo Balerdi in January of 2019. An indication of the defender’s talent […]
Scout report – Leeds United, AC Milan & Atlético Madrid target Matías Zaracho
Consistently one of the best young players in Argentina over the past three seasons, 22-year-old midfielder Matias Zaracho is understandably gaining plenty of attention from across the Atlantic. The local […]
PODCAST – Q&A: Is Emi Martínez Argentina’s future no.1?
Peter and Tom reconvene for another Argentinian football chat and this time we answer your questions. The rise of Arsenal keeper Emi Martínez, how MLS benefits from Argentine talent, Talleres’ […]
Argentina & Boca great Silvio Marzolini dies: ‘A player that helped redefine the role’
Argentina bid farewell to undoubtedly one of the finest footballers in its history on Friday as Silvio Marzolini passed away at the age of 79. The Boca Juniors legend, who won […]
Andrés Cubas completes move to Nîmes Olympique
A failed loan at Italian club Pescara in 2017 now a thing of the past Andrés Cubas has earned a second shot at Europe after completing a $3.4 million transfer […]
PODCAST – Icons: Martín Palermo
Peter and Tom are joined by Dan Williamson, author of ‘Blue & Gold passion: The history of Boca Juniors‘ to discuss the career of the legendary Martín Palermo. Boca’s leading goal […]
Scout report: Barcelona, Man City & Man Utd target Thiago Almada
Virtually every article on Argentinian football’s ‘next big thing’ Thiago Almada has focused on his upbringing in the dangerous Buenos Aires neighbourhood of Fuerte Apache and comparisons with the barrio’s […]
Argentina defender Facundo Medina completes move to Racing Club de Lens
Talleres have confirmed that defender Facundo Medina has joined Ligue 1 club Racing Club de Lens in a $4 million move. The 21-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the […]
Club icon Kily González takes the reins at Rosario Central & hopes for reunions with Di María and Lavezzi
“This is where I met my first love, where I grew up, where I was taught to live and defend these colors like a warrior, where I once had a […]
Matías Kranevitter looking to kickstart career in Monterrey
By Eduardo Razo While at River Plate, Matías Kranevitter had stardom written all over him. The defensive midfielder was starring for one of the biggest clubs in South America, drawing […]
PODCAST #21 – Ocampos, Usuriaga, the 2004 Superclásico & Almada transfer chat
In a break to the run of ‘Icons’ podcasts, Peter and Tom reconvene to chat over a few fresh topics. – How Lucas Ocampos’ terrific form in Spain makes him […]
Nacho Scocco poised to add another chapter to love story with Newell’s Old Boys
By Santiago Schwarzstein As they say, people always find their way back to their first love. In Ignacio Scocco’s professional career, that would be Newell’s Old Boys, and boy, is that […]
PODCAST: Icons – Pablo Aimar
The idol of Lionel Messi & a fan favourite wherever he played, Pablo Aimar was a joy to watch. Peter and Tom talk his beginnings in Rio Cuarto, his rise at […]
Scout report: Adolfo Gaich
This summer’s Olympic Games should have been the breakthrough moment for Adolfo Gaich, with the 21-year-old poised to lead the Argentina frontline in Tokyo. After a move to Club Brugge […]
A good deal for all as Mauro Icardi completes permanent move to PSG
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the signing of Mauro Icardi on Sunday after agreeing a €50 million fee with Inter Milan. The 27-year-old centre forward has been with PSG since September on […]
