Friday: Newell’s go top with win over Velez and Racing Colon ends in draw
On Wednesday night Newell’s Old Boys and Velez Sarsfield will meet again, this time in the Copa Libertadores last 16, and it will be Newell’s who will feel more confident […]
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Huracan fans attack the team
Argentine football has been getting some coverage on the BBC so I thought I had better add the news here. Following their Copa Argentina defeat to Godoy Cruz on Wednesday […]
Druissi wondergoal and a fight with Uruguay – Argentina’s under 17s could yet win the championship
After a slow start, the South American under 17 championships has come to life, as far as Argentina are concerned, courtesy of a spectacular overhead kick from Sebastian Druissi and […]
Libertadores: Last 16 sees one all Argentine tie and a replay of last year’s final
With all the group games finishing last night we finally got to see the 16 teams that have qualified to the knockout stages of this year’s competition. Four of the […]
Libertadores: The great Luxemburgo involved in a fight
In the week that saw the Argentina under 17s fight with their Uruguayan rivals and Huracan fans attack the team after their cup defeat, it shows that even the most […]
Botta inspires Tigre as they qualify for the next stage
Last night Tigre were celebrating reaching the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their history. Before last night’s game Tigre knew that they had to […]
Libertadores: Heartbreak for Arsenal and Boca scrape through
Arsenal did all that was required of them last night, winning 2 – 1 in Sarandi against The Strongest but they still found themselves eliminated from this year’s Copa Libertadores […]
Paper roundup: Brindisi dominates the headlines and Migliore breaks his silence
The football news is currently being dominated by the plight of Avellaneda giants, Independiente and their recent appointment of Miguel Angel Brindisi. His work has already begun and Brindisi has […]
Brindisi returns to Independiente
Following Saturday’s departure of Americo Gallego, Independiente have acted quickly to find a replacement and hopefully someone who can revitalise a misfiring side and avoid relegation. Perhaps not the first […]
Quilmes well beaten by Belgrano
Finally some good news for Independiente, as relegation rivals, Quilmes were soundly beaten in Cordoba. Belgrano once again looked impressive and goals from Lucas Melano, Fernando Marquez and Guillermo Farre […]
Sunday roundup: Newell’s keep pressure on the top as River lose ground
Newell’s Old Boys came through a fiery encounter with Tigre to win 3 – 1 and remain just two points behind league leaders Lanus. Two red cards and another goal […]
Gallego leaves Independiente….Where do Independiente go now?
Last night Americo Gallego parted company with Independiente as the club stand on the brink of relegation. Following Friday night’s 1 – 1 draw with Union, a result which deepened […]
Saturday: Boca thrashed in San Juan, Racing batter San Lorenzo and Lanus edge All Boys in last minute
The earlier kickoff on Saturday undoubtedly brought the major talking point as Boca Juniors were humiliated in San Juan by San Martin, losing 6 – 1. They will point to […]
Fury as the end looms for Independiente
Angry scenes erupted last night in Avellaneda as the red half of the neighbourhood watched their great side fail to secure three points yet again and as a result edge […]
Libertadores: Newell’s qualify despite heavy loss
Newell’s Old Boys qualified for the next round of this year’s Copa Libertadores last night, making it to this stage for the first time in 7 years. However, they didn’t […]
Paper review – Veron, Maradona, Pope Francis plus injury and crime updates
With last night being the first time in some time that there wasn’t a game to write up I’ll take the opportunity to bring a quick review of the stories […]
Lighter news: How to stop Lionel Messi?
The question puzzling defences and goalkeepers for some time has been given some help by Japanese scientists. Later today, Paris St Germain will have to find a way (if Messi […]
Bad news for Migliore
Update: San Lorenzo’s goalkeeper, Pablo Migliore has been denied release and been charged with ‘aggrevated concealment’ regarding the whereabouts of Maxi Mazzaro, the Boca hooligan wanted by police in connection […]
Libertadores: Velez win group and Tigre keep dream alive with win
Another good night for Argentine sides in The Copa Libertadores last night as Velez Sarsfield confirmed their place in the next round as group winners and Tigre, having looked down […]
Arsenal heap further misery on Estudiantes
Monday night’s action saw Arsenal de Sarandi host Estudiantes with the visitors still in search of their first win of the campaign. Despite playing most of the game with 10 […]
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