Messi returns in devastating form to help Barca thrash Roma (VIDEO)
Most players, after a spell on the sidelines through injury, are afforded the luxury of a few matches to get back up to speed and obtain match fitness; Lionel Messi […]
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Cazares rocket gives Banfield victory against Argentinos Juniors (VIDEO)
Banfield took the final place in the pre-Copa Sudamericana playoff finals after a 1-0 victory over Argentinos Juniors on Tuesday night. Colombian forward Juan Cazares’ 30-yard screamer proved to be […]
Argentina under-15s ease past Venezuela in the South American championships (VIDEO)
Saturday’s opening 3-0 victory against Colombia had an element of luck to it and certainly flattered Walter Coyette’s young Argentines and although on Monday afternoon Los Pibes repeated the scoreline […]
Lanús have enough to see off Newell’s and Olimpo surprise Quilmes (VIDEO)
The pre-Copa Sudamericana playoffs resumed after Argentina’s presidential election halted any football over the weekend and Olimpo and Lanús celebrated progressing to their respective finals. There were few better sides […]
Argentina U15s defeat Colombia in Sudamericano opener (VIDEO)
Argentina under-15s made a winning start to the South American championship with a 3-0 victory against hosts, Colombia. After the recent failures of the under-17s and under-20s, La Albiceleste will […]
Gimnasia thrash San Martín and Aldosivi edge Unión in Sudamericana playoffs (VIDEO)
Five goals in El Bosque, emphatically booked Gimnasia’s place in the next stage of the pre-Copa Sudamericana playoffs and sent San Martín packing back to San Juan. Nicolás Mazzola nodded […]
Acuña inspires Racing to victory over Estudiantes and the clásico now awaits (VIDEO)
Every neutral fans wishes were granted on Friday night in Avellaneda as Racing did just enough to squeeze past Estudiantes and set up a pre-Libertadores final against fierce rivals, Independiente. […]
Chelsea reportedly close January deal for Jonathan Calleri
Boca Juniors were in México on Wednesday night to provide opposition for Puebla as they reopened their new stadium and rumours were abound that it could be the last time that Jonathan […]
Primera promotion still to play for in the Nacional B playoff semi finals (VIDEO)
Atlético Tucumán have already sealed their place back in the top flight after capturing the Nacional B title and now the sides placed second to fifth do battle to earn […]
Colón thump Tigre to progress in Sudamericana playoffs (VIDEO)
Tigre always seem to be a difficult side to predict and so it proved on Thursday afternoon when despite having home advantage for their Copa Sudamericana playoff, they were dumped […]
Independiente seal place in Libertadores playoff final with victory over Belgrano (VIDEO)
Despite a tense and even opening 45 minutes, Independiente ran out comfortable winners against Belgrano in Avellaneda in the first of the Copa Libertadores playoff semi-finals. Goals from Diego Vera […]
Banega takes centre stage for Argentina and Everton and Man Utd take interest in Sevilla contract situation
It may have taken the best part of ten years but Argentina midfielder Ever Banega appears to be finally fulfilling the enormous potential he showed as a teenager breaking into […]
Puebla enjoy reopening stadium with victory over Boca (VIDEO)
An under-strength Boca side travelled to México for a friendly to mark the reopening of the Estadio Cuauhtémoc against Liga MX side Puebla and were undone by a goal from Argentine striker, Matías […]
Argentina player ratings: Lucas Biglia stars in victory over Colombia
It wasn’t a vintage performance and it won’t have anyone suddenly thinking Gerardo Martino is the perfect man for the job but Argentina earned the victory that they were in […]
Biglia hands Argentina a vital victory away to Colombia (VIDEO)
Argentina earned their first three points of the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign after a hard fought 1-0 win against Colombia in Barranquilla. Lucas Biglia’s first half goal proved to […]
Argentina v Colombia preview: Mercado a surprise inclusion for the important clash in Barranquilla (Starting XI)
Improved performance or not against Brazil, Argentina are still in desperate need of a win against Colombia on Tuesday afternoon and with key players still missing and the searing heat […]
Argentina vs Brazil reaction: Five things we learnt from World Cup qualifier
1) Both sides face a battle for qualification The prospect of a World Cup without either Argentina or Brazil is virtually unthinkable to most but on the evidence of the […]
Funes Mori and Di María shine: Argentina player ratings in draw against Brazil
Undoubtedly Brazil will be the happier side with Friday night’s 1-1 draw but Gerardo Martino’s side did at least show signs of promise. The now famous Martino ‘idea’ appears to […]
Match report: Brazil frustrate Argentina to share the honours in a scrappy clásico (VIDEO)
Gerardo Martino’s Argentina are still without a first win of their World Cup qualifying campaign after Lucas Lima’s second half goal for Brazil cancelled out Ezequiel Lavezzi’s opener for a […]
Rosario Central boss admits he will speak to Man City to try and complete Demechelis deal in January
Martín Demichelis may still be part of Gerardo Martino’s Argentina squad but he has found himself pushed down the pecking order at Manchester City since the arrival of his fellow […]
