Transfer Roundup: All the Primera Division clubs
Still some weeks away from the start of the Torneo Inicial we take a look at all the deals in and out and perhaps who might be on the way […]
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San Lorenzo continue to recruit and look to be growing in strength
San Lorenzo look set to announce the captures of Fabricio Fontanini and Ignacio Piatti (an extention to his year long deal from 2012)as their recruitment drive continues. With several names […]
Zarate returns to Velez
Velez Sarsfield have confirmed the capture of former star, Mauro Zarate in what signifies a considerable coup for the Liniers based club. As Facundo Ferreyra and Gino Peruzzi head in […]
Fitting send off for ‘Burrito’ Ortega at River
65,000 fans packed out River Plate’s Estadio Monumental earlier to witness the farewell game of Ariel ‘Burrito’ Ortego. Former team mates and players lined up to pay tribute to the […]
The Funes Mori Brothers are outcast over contract refusal
Twins, Rogelio and Rafeal Funes Mori have been separated from the rest of the River Plate squad and will not be travelling on the preseason training trip to Salta over […]
Newell’s suffer penalty heartbreak in Brasil
Newell’s Old Boys lost out on their place in the Copa Libertadores Final as they squandered their first leg lead in Belo Horizonte against Atletico Miniero and ended up experiencing […]
Frustration for River as slow progress is made in the market
Ramon Diaz has returned from his holiday in Miami and is said to be frustrated at the lack of activity by River Plate following the final fixture in the Torneo […]
Vargas set to switch red for blue in Avellaneda
Colombian midfield, Fabian Vargas looks set to further anger Independiente fans following his decision not to play in the Nacional B after the sides relegation as he now looks certain […]
Zarate: “It’s Velez or nothing”
Argentine striker, Mauro Zarate has stated on Twitter that despite other offers he wishes to return to his first club, Velez Sarsfield, having been a free-agent since his contract with […]
Happy birthday to Hernan Crespo
Argentina’s second highest goal scorer celebrates his 37th birthday today so Golazo Argentino pays tribute to one of greatest centre fowards of the modern era. Every where Crespo has played […]
Arsenal Close on Higuain & Saints in for Banega
As Arsenal close in on the big money move for Argentina international striker, Gonzalo Higuain, Southampton have emerged as surprise contenders for the signature of Valencia midfielder, Ever Banega. Once […]
Alvarez Balanta Europe bound and Gigliotti heads to Boca…plus all the transfer news
The close season here in Argentina and also in Europe brings untold amounts of specualtion and gossip. In an attempt to keep you somewhat up to date, Golazo looks at […]
Maxi and Scocco give Newell’s the advantage in Libertadores
Second half goals from Maxi Rodriguez and Ignacio Scocco gave Newell’s Old Boys a 2-0 victory over Atletico Miniero in Rosario in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Semi […]
Sunderland in advanced talks over Peruzzi
Remarkably, Sunderland have emerged as leaders in the race to sign Argentinian International right back, Gino Peruzzi. Having previously seen the likes of Manchester City and Inter Milan report an […]
Velez win the Superfinal and are champions once again
Lucas Pratto’s first half goal was enough to give Velez Sarsfield victory in Mendoza last night against Newell’s Old Boys. They are now crowned the season champions, somewhat ludicrously after […]
Superfinal preview: Velez vs Newell’s
Saturday night is the much maligned Super Final between Velez Sarsfield, champions of the Torneo Inicial in 2012, and Newell’s Old Boys, the new Torneo Final Champions. A place in […]
Passarella heads to Europe to tout River talent
River Plate President, Daniel Passarella is travelling to Europe to try and sell some of his club’s assets to the highest bidder, namely the Torneo Final’s breakthrough star, Colombian defender, […]
European Transfer News: Tevez and Higuain set for moves
Two of Argentina’s biggest stars are closing in on moves as close-season business involving European clubs gathers pace. Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain are set to join Juventus and Arsenal […]
Golazo’s end of season awards (Torneo Final 2013)
With the Torneo Final all wrapped up, we look back on an eventful season which has witnessed Newell’s Old Boys deservedly lift the trophy and still in with a shot […]
San Martin take the final relegation spot on final day
The Torneo Final came to an end today and the only thing left to decide was who would be joining Union and Independiente in the Nacional B. Argentinos Juniors, San […]
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