Vélez edge past fifth-tier opposition in Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
It was far from easy but Vélez are safely into the last 32 of the Copa Argentina after a 1-0 win against Primera D side Leandro N. Alem in Formosa. Youngster Nicolás […]
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Atlético Tucumán fail to progress in Copa Libertadores after defeat to Palmeiras (VIDEO)
Without injured leading scorer Fernando Zampedri, securing the victory needed over Palmeiras in São Paulo always looked like a tough ask for Atlético Tucumán and so it proved as El Decano were left […]
Defensa y Justicia cruise past Sol de Mayo & Belgrano need penalties to see off Estudiantes de Buenos Aires in Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
After a few upsets in this year’s Copa Argentina already, Defensa y Justicia and Belgrano ensured they didn’t join the list with victories on Wednesday over lower league opposition. Sebastián Beccacece […]
Lanús seal Copa Libertadores progression with victory over Nacional (VIDEO)
CONMEBOL’s decision earlier in the day to award Lanús a 3-0 victory over Chapecoense due to an ineligible player netting the Brazilian side’s winner last week had already sent El Granate […]
Super Sacachispas dump Arsenal out of Copa Argentina while Talleres sneak past Defensores de Belgrano (VIDEO)
Arsenal have picked up a couple of impressive results in recent weeks to suggest they might still have enough to remain in the Primera but on Tuesday afternoon, Humberto Grondona’s side were […]
Primera round 25 review: Boca and River Plate are last teams standing
For many outside Argentina and at times it seems even within the national media, the nation’s club football is either painted in the blue-and-gold of Boca Juniors or the red-and-white […]
Primera team & goal of the week: Round twenty-five
Team of the week returns with fifteen matches to choose from so here are the eleven that impressed from round twenty-five along with our Player of the round and pick […]
Argentina under-20s on brink of World Cup exit after defeat to South Korea (VIDEO)
“It was a match that can be analysed in the same way as against England. There are no excuses but in both matches we dominated and paid dearly for mistakes,” […]
Di María & Pastore have homes raided in French tax probe
Paris Saint-Germain and Argentine duo Ángel Di María and Javier Pastore are the latest targets in an on-going anti-corruption investigation in France that saw the players’ houses and club headquarters […]
All the goals from Primera Round 25: Boca & River both win to set up thrilling two-way title race
In case you missed any of round twenty-five in the Primera División, here are all the results, all the goals and how the table looks afterwards… Atlético Tucumán 3 – […]
River keep pressure on Boca with win over Gimnasia & Olimpo stun Estudiantes for big win in relegation battle (VIDEO)
It had been the perfect weekend for Boca Juniors as the league leaders had seen all their closest rivals lose while picking up a win themselves to go six points […]
Central punish Racing, Temperley surprise Colón & Defensa y Justicia pile pressure on Quilmes (VIDEO)
Racing Club’s once potential title challenging season is threatening to finish in something of a whimper after Diego Cocca’s fragile defence was once more exposed in Rosario. Central still bouncing […]
San Lorenzo blow title hopes with defeat to Aldosivi and Godoy Cruz ease past woeful Velez (VIDEO)
Only days earlier San Lorenzo’s players were leaving the pitch at the Nuevo Gasómetro jubilant after securing Copa Libertadores progression, Diego Aguirre’s side had secured six consecutive wins and were […]
Argentinos Abroad: Messi brace unable to help Barcelona win La Liga, Vázquez scores as Sampaoli signs off from Sevilla in style & Correa nets for Atleti (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi missed a penalty, scored two to finish as the Liga top scorer and helped Barcelona come from two-down to beat Eibar but it all proved worthless as Real […]
Argentinos Abroad: Agüero scores twice in Man City rout as Guardiola confirms striker will remain at club (VIDEO)
He may have missed out on the Argentina squad this week but Sergio Agüero continued to do what he does best on Sunday with a brace in Manchester City’s comfortable […]
Argentinos Abroad: Dybala nets golazo as Juventus seal Serie A title, Papu, Simeone & Castro also on target in Italy (VIDEO)
Juventus completed part one of their treble-chasing season with Coppa Italia victory over Lazio last Wednesday and on Sunday afternoon a 3-0 win over Crotone sealed part two – the […]
Independiente snatch last-gasp victory over Huracán & Arsenal secure crucial win against Unión (VIDEO)
For 94 minutes it looked as though Independiente’s home win over Racing was something of a blip and El Rojo were heading for yet another frustrating draw but with virtually […]
Benedetto gives Boca vital win over Newell’s at the top & Tigre are held by San Martín (VIDEO)
After last week’s Superclásico defeat, Boca Juniors were in desperate need of three points to reestablish their grip at the top of the table and although title chasing Newell’s ensured […]
Talleres thump relegation bound Sarmiento, Lanús see off Atlético Rafaela & Patronato earn point against Belgrano (VIDEO)
Sarmiento’s spell in the top flight looks almost certain to come to an end after Talleres returned to form and picked up a 4-1 victory in Junín. Victorio Ramis pounced […]
Argentina under-20s begin World Cup campaign with damaging defeat to England (VIDEO)
Given Argentina’s path to qualification, the issues surrounding selecting the squad and the injury to Lautaro Martínez during the preparation, La Albiceleste’s struggles at the under-20 World Cup are perhaps […]
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