Friday: Olimpo claim victory in Bahía Blanca over Godoy Cruz (VIDEO)
Walter Acuña’s second half goal after pouncing on a defensive error was enough to give Olimpo a win against Godoy Cruz in Bahía Blanca on Friday night. Olimpo 1 – […]
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Lanús unable to take advantage from Copa Sudamericana first leg against Defensor Sporting (VIDEO)
Guillermo Barros Schelotto and his Lanús players will be disappointed to be heading to Montevideo next week without any advantage after dominating their Uruguayan opponents, Defensor Sporting on Thursday night. […]
Cubas stunner puts Boca into the Copa Argentina Semis and Central join them after victory against Estudiantes (VIDEO)
Boca Juniors’ hopes of a league and cup double are still very much intact after Wednesday night’s victory against Defensa y Justicia in the Copa Argentina quarter finals. Carlos Tevez, […]
Copa Sudamericana: River Plate and Independiente both earn first leg wins and Huracán claim a valuable draw in Brazil (VIDEO)
River Plate began their Copa Sudamericana defence on Wednesday night and eased to a 2-0 win over Liga de Quito in the Monumental. Former Racing manager, Luís Zubeldía brought his […]
Martino names Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers and Paulo Dybala replaces Gonzalo Higuaín
The door hasn’t been closed on Gonzalo Higuaín but when Gerardo Martino named his Argentina squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers there was a clear indication that the 52-year-old was […]
Monday: Quilmes’ remarkable run continues with victory over Colón and Rafaela hold Belgrano (VIDEO)
Facundo Sava’s unbelievable start to life as Quilmes boss continued last night as his side extended their fine run of form with a narrow victory over Colón. Claudio Bieler’s close range […]
Tevez avoids punishment for leg-breaking challenge but referee Luis Álvarez is suspended
Boca Juniors and Carlos Tevez could count themselves rather fortunate on Saturday afternoon after referee Luis Álvarez failed to punish the Argentina striker for his mistimed tackle that left 21-year-old Ezequiel […]
Sunday: San Lorenzo maintain pressure at the top with victory over Racing and River salvage a draw after Aguirre’s thunderous strike almost wins it for Lanús (VIDEO)
Just days after Racing had somewhat contentiously knocked San Lorenzo out of the Copa Argentina in La Plata, the two sides met again in the Nuevo Gasómetro with Los Cuervos knowing […]
Sunday: Simeone finishes stunning Banfield goal in home win; Rasic blasts Arsenal to victory and Unión end winless run (VIDEO)
Banfield are still showing no signs of missing departed manager, Matías Almeyda and on Sunday afternoon extended their unbeaten run to eight matches with a fifth victory. In the process […]
Saturday: Cebolla hands Independiente last minute victory; Estudiantes see off Vélez; Gimnasia earn draw with Tigre (VIDEO)
Independiente made it clear that their priorities lie with the Copa Sudamericana but a much-changed starting eleven just about managed to pick up another three points against Nueva Chicago in […]
Saturday: Central maintain pressure at the top with win in Mendoza and Newell’s end winless run (VIDEO)
They might be outsiders for the title but Rosario Central made sure that they would remain on the heels of the league leaders with a deserved victory in Mendoza against […]
Saturday: Superb Tevez brace is marred by leg breaking challenge in vital Boca victory (VIDEO)
Boca Juniors went back to the top of the table after earning what might be a crucial three points in the title race but their victory in La Paternal against […]
Chaves double gives Sarmiento victory over Defensa y Justicia (VIDEO)
Sarmiento de Junín deservedly notched a third home victory of the season against Defensa y Justicia in Friday’s only Primera match thanks to Diego Chaves’ brace. A tidy near-post finish from […]
Lanús thump ten-man Belgrano for a place in the Copa Sudamericana last 16 (VIDEO)
Belgrano’s evening in Lanús could not have gone any worse and from the first minute of the match, Ricardo Zielinski’s side faced an uphill struggle. El Granate showed little mercy in […]
Racing snatch Copa Argentina semi-final spot from San Lorenzo with last minute penalty (VIDEO)
Edgardo Bauza and San Lorenzo were not happy but Racing battled from a goal down to earn themselves the perfect antidote to their clásico defeat last weekend. Gustavo Bou’s, slightly […]
Former Sunderland and Inter Milan midfielder, Ricky Álvarez poised for Porto move
A summer of uncertainty for Argentina international, Ricky Álvarez appears to be drawing to a close after it emerged the 27-year-old is travelling to Portugal to complete a switch to Porto […]
AFA soften stance on visiting supporters ban; away fans will be present at two matches this weekend
The quality of the football on the pitch may not be anywhere near the level of the European leagues, which gobble up the outstanding young talents of Argentina, but for […]
Independiente overcome Arsenal and Huracán ease into the Sudamericana last 16 (VIDEO)
After Huracán’s 5-2 thrashing of Tigre three weeks ago, El Globo were virtually assured of a place in the Copa Sudamericana last 16. It would have taken an almighty collapse from […]
Matías Almeyda takes up the challenge of Mexican giants, Chivas in dark times
Matías Almeyda knows all about taking over at one of the biggest clubs in a country during times of crisis after leading River Plate back to the top flight in […]
Ten-men Aldosivi beat Crucero del Norte and Quilmes draw in Temperley (VIDEO)
Another away match and another defeat for Crucero del Norte as their time in the top flight almost draws to an end. On Monday evening in Mar del Plata, Aldosivi […]
