Primera team & goal of the week: Round Fourteen
The last Team of the week of the year after another full round of Primera fixtures. Fifteen matches to choose from so here are the eleven that impressed from round fourteen […]
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Argentinos Abroad: Messi otherworldly in derby win, Higuaín nets vital goal plus Vietto, Zárate, Biglia, Ulloa & much more
With much of the world’s football winding down for Christmas, there is a briefer than usual round-up of action from around the globe. However, as always we take a quick look […]
Quilmes snatch vital win over Temperley in relegation battle & Atlético Tucumán take a point from Tigre (VIDEO)
Primera action for 2016 drew to a close on Monday evening and while neither match provided the goals or the excitement of some earlier in the weekend, at least one […]
Gallardo keeps quiet on future as River beat Olimpo & Newell’s hit six past San Martín (VIDEO)
After a difficult few months, it has been an excellent week for River Plate and on Sunday evening in Bahía Blanca, Los Millonarios followed up their Copa Argentina triumph with […]
Tevez makes emotional exit from La Bombonera as Boca end the year top after victory over Colón (VIDEO)
No official confirmation was necessary of Carlos Tevez’s impending transfer to Shanghai Shenhua with the iconic Boca Juniors forward leaving the field at La Bombonera close to tears following his side’s 4-1 win over […]
San Lorenzo comeback to draw with Lanús, Arsenal beat Vélez for first win of the season & Central ruin Olave’s leaving party (VIDEO)
2016 for San Lorenzo has ultimately been one of disappointment after so many what-might-have-beens but Diego Aguirre’s side showed a great deal of character on Sunday afternoon to come back […]
Milito resigns after Independiente slump to defeat against in-form Banfield (VIDEO)
“It’s time to step aside. I was not able to get what I wanted, I want to say thanks for the opportunity, and also the love,” were the words of Gabriel […]
Zielinski in trouble as Racing lose to Unión & Atlético de Rafaela claim vital win over Patronato (VIDEO)
It remains to be seen if Ricardo Zielinski will survive the midseason break and still be in charge of Racing in the new year but closing this term with three […]
Estudiantes’ wobble continues with defeat to Defensa y Justicia & Aldosivi end Sarmiento’s resurgence (VIDEO)
Estudiantes had been on a 21-match unbeaten streak and after the opening ten rounds dropped only four points but Nelson Vivas’ title hopefuls have ended the year with one point […]
Huracán snatch vital win over Talleres & Gimnasia cruise to victory over Godoy Cruz (VIDEO)
Juan Manuel Azconzábal will be the next Huracán manager but Néstor Apuzzo deserves credit for overseeing what could prove to be a crucial three points when Talleres visited Parque Patricios […]
Juan Sebastián Verón sets date for his sensational Estudiantes comeback
The highly anticipated playing return of Juan Sebastián Verón has been no secret but this week the Estudiantes president stepped up his preparation by joining Nelson Vivas’s squad on the […]
Paris Saint-Germain ready to pay $18 million for Boca Juniors’ Cristian Pavón
One of the best young players in the Argentine Primera during the first half of 2016 is already heading to Paris Saint-Germain this January but according to reports Giovani Lo […]
Alario hat-trick helps River Plate to Copa Argentina title (VIDEO)
Lucas Alario proved once again to be the man for the big occasions on Thursday night in Córdoba as the 24-year-old struck a hat-trick against Rosario Central in the Copa […]
Argentina full-back Emmanuel Mas close to Trabzonspor switch
Sunday’s trip to Lanús looks likely to be Emmanuel Mas’ last in a San Lorenzo shirt amid growing reports that Turkish club Trabzonspor are close to an agreement for the […]
Oscar Romero closer to becoming Tata Martino & Atlanta United’s latest recruit
Atlanta United are showing real intent in their preparations for a debut season in Major League Soccer (MLS) and after securing Gerardo Martino as manager, Lanús midfielder Miguel Almirón, striker Kenwyne […]
Primera team & goal of the week: Round thirteen
Team of the week returns after another full round of Primera fixtures. Fifteen matches to choose from so here are the eleven that impressed from round twelve along with our Player […]
Stefanelli brace gives Beccacece a second win as Defensa y Justicia boss & heaps further misery on Arsenal (VIDEO)
It’s early days for Sebastián Beccacece at Defensa y Justicia but his appointment is certainly going to leave supporters feeling a little happier over Christmas after a second win in three […]
Argentinos Abroad: Higuaín hands Juve derby win, Messi dazzles, Salvio scores in Dérbi Eterno, Romero fires América into Club World Cup semis and much more
As always we take a quick look over all the Argentinos who caught the eye whilst plying their trades around the globe. Any that you feel deserved a mention and are not […]
Independiente claim important win over Colón, Lanús make the most of Central rotation & Atlético Tucumán pile pressure on Quilmes (VIDEO)
Gabi Milito’s status at Independiente has perhaps afforded him more patience than previous managers but after a disappointing start to the season, there is significant pressure on the former Barcelona […]
San Martín stun Estudiantes & Banfield’s impressive form continues with victory over Huracán (VIDEO)
After going 21-matches unbeaten, Estudiantes’ defeat to Banfield two weeks ago was supposed to be just a blip. However, the runaway league leaders earlier in the season have now won […]
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