Scout report: Boca Juniors midfielder Cristian Medina
An underwhelming first half of 2021 for Boca Juniors saw the Xeneize fall at the semi-final hurdle in Argentina’s Copa De La Liga and progress somewhat unconvincingly behind Barcelona from […]
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Argentina end long wait to be crowned Copa América champions
After 28 years and seven final defeats Argentina could have some justification in thinking they would never end their trophy drought. Lionel Messi had said as much when he blazed […]
PODCAST: Copa América final preview – can Messi lead Argentina to glory?
Ahead of Saturday’s huge Copa América final, Peter & Tom breakdown the latest instalment in one of world football’s great rivalries – Argentina versus Brazil. Looking back on their routes […]
Argentina book Copa América semi final spot with victory over Ecuador (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi made it four goals and four assists at this year’s Copa América as Argentina saw off Ecuador in a quarter-final tie that was more uncomfortable than the scoreline […]
PODCAST: Can Argentina win the Copa América? A group phase recap & QF preview
Peter and Tom look back on Argentina’s group phase performance at this year’s Copa América and assess the chances of ending the 28-year wait for a trophy. Messi’s magic and […]
Magic Messi but the familiar problems as Argentina draw Copa América opener (HIGHLIGHTS)
The almost familiar sight of Lionel Messi whipping a free-kick into the top corner wasn’t enough to give Argentina victory in their opening match of the 2021 Copa América against […]
PODCAST: An Argentina Copa América preview – a week of WCQs & squad breakdown
You wait for one and then two come along in a week! Peter & Tom are joined by Belgrano in English’s Jimmy Lee to look back on Argentina’s frustrating week […]
PODCAST: Pulga’s Colón crowned champions & what next for Argentina’s biggest clubs
Back after a lengthy hiatus, Peter & Tom return to look back on Colón’s historic Copa de la Liga triumph. From the magic of Pulga Rodríguez & his Olympic dream to the success of […]
Colón lift historic Copa de la Liga title after defeating Racing Club
The painful memories of defeat in the 2019 Copa Sudamericana final defeat were erased on Friday evening in San Juan as Colón finally got their hands on a first major […]
Colón still out in front of Group A while Vélez take control of Group B (ROUND 8 HIGHLIGHTS)
There are still five matches remaining in the first phase of the Copa De La Liga and while Vélez Sarsfield have opened up a three-point lead at the top of […]
Banfield seal Copa Sudamericana spot with victory over Vélez (HIGHLIGHTS)
The Copa Diego Maradona ended in penalty heartbreak for Banfield but the beaten finalists put that behind them on Wednesday evening to defeat Vélez Sarsfield in the playoff for a […]
San Lorenzo earn much needed win, Newell’s snatch point in Tucumán & Gimnasia hold Huracán (MONDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
It may only have been a second win of the season for San Lorenzo but it could be a significant one for Diego Dabove. El Ciclón defeated Estudiantes 2-0 in […]
Late drama in Independiente-Boca draw & Racing hold River (SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
On an evening that may have been very different had VAR arrived to Argentine football, Independiente and Boca Juniors played out a 1-1 draw in Avellaneda. Gastón Togni headed Independiente […]
Unbeaten Colón stretch lead, Argentinos Juniors win thriller, Galoppo earns Banfield point & Central Córdoba snatch draw in Rosario (SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Even without Pulga Rodríguez Colón’s fine start to the season continued as the Sabalero came from behind to beat Platense. A superb Facundo Curuchet goal on the counter had given […]
Lanús take down Patronato & Sarmiento hold Unión (FRIDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Lanús climbed to second in Group B on Friday evening with a 4-2 win over Patronato at La Fortaleza. A dull first 45 minutes burst to life in stoppage time […]
Racing Club climb with win over Argentinos Juniors & Arsenal earn first point (MONDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Performances may not be there quite yet but Racing Club chalked up a fourth straight win since that heavy defeat to River Plate in the Supercopa. Monday evening’s 1-0 win […]
Talleres sink sorry Boca, Aldosivi heap pressure on San Lorenzo, Sarmiento surprise & Colón lose perfect record (SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
The seven-goal thrashing of Vélez suggested that Boca Juniors were back, last week’s Superclásico draw dampened expectation a little and Sunday’s defeat to Talleres plunged Miguel Ángel Russo’s side back […]
River Plate hit Godoy Cruz for six, Banfield claim the clásico (or do they), Vélez edge Independiente plus wins for Gimnasia & Huracán (SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
River Plate emphatically got their league form back on track with a 6-1 demolition of Godoy Cruz. After suffering defeat to Argentinos Juniors and looking vulnerable in last week’s Superclásico […]
Scout report: Banfield’s dynamic duo shining in Argentina’s top flight – Giuliano Galoppo & Martín Payero
By Peter Coates It was of little surprise to see Boca Juniors lift the Copa Diego Maradona title in January, but their opponents in the final came as something of […]
Mono Burgos begins life at Newell’s with draw & Central Córdoba hold Estudiantes (FRIDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
It wasn’t to be a first win of the season for Newell’s Old Boys but Germán Burgos began his managerial career with a point as his new side played out […]
