PODCAST: Icons – Gabriel Batistuta
Episode Two of our series of podcasts on icons of Argentinian football sees Peter and Tom reminisce on the career of Gabriel Batistuta with Italian football journalist Richard Hall. From his […]
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Argentina mourn the death of the great Trinche Carlovich
Argentina mourns on Friday morning the tragic passing of one of its greatest ever players. Though the wider world might not be aware of Tomás ‘El Trinche’ Carlovich, for those […]
PODCAST: Icons – Marcelo Bielsa
To kick off a new series of podcasts on icons of Argentinian football, Peter and Tom are joined by Jamie Ralph from Newell’s Old Boys in English and sports writer Tim Rich to […]
Ángel Di María’s international days might be over but impressive PSG form poses questions
While 2019 may have seen Argentina’s wait for a senior trophy extend wearily into a 27th year Lionel Scaloni’s new look side followed up their Copa América semi-final defeat to […]
Barcelona lead the race for Lautaro Martínez but Man City may not find a better Sergio Agüero replacement
The port city of Avellaneda, just south of Buenos Aires, is fiercely either red or blue with only a couple of hundred yards separating historic rivals Club Atlético Independiente and […]
PODCAST: The greatest Argentina XI of all time
A nation that has produced arguably the two greatest players to have ever laced up a pair of boots is likely to have a pretty decent all time XI but […]
From the Shadows of the Cilindro to the United States: An Exclusive Interview with Luana Florencia Muñoz
Luana Florencia Muñoz was born and raised in Avellaneda, Argentina. A city just south of the capital which forms part the Greater Buenos Aires, an area which inhabits nearly 14 […]
Lionel Messi included in Argentina’s opening World Cup qualifying squad
The last game of Lionel Messi’s suspension will rule the Argentina captain out of La Albiceleste’s opening World Cup qualifier against Ecuador later this month but Messi remains a central […]
Argentina U23s pre-Olympic champions despite Brazil defeat (VIDEO)
With the title already won, a place at the Olympics already secured and key players missing for a final match against a talented Brazil side that required victory for their […]
Argentina under-23s secure title & Olympic spot with victory over Colombia (VIDEO)
For all of Argentina’s recent failings at youth level Fernando Batista should take a strong under-23 squad to the 2020 Olympics after the Albiceleste defeated Colombia on Thursday evening to […]
Alexis Mac Allister dazzles as Argentina beat Uruguay in Pre-Olympic final round (VIDEO)
Brighton supporters will rightly be getting excited about their incoming signing after Alexis Mac Allister once again took centre stage to fire Argentina under-23s to victory over Uruguay in the […]
Alexis Mac Allister bids Boca farewell with Brighton move confirmed
Alexis Mac Allister is currently starring for Argentina under-23s in the Pre-Olympic tournament but the talented midfielder has confirmed that his current loan at Boca Juniors is being cut short […]
Argentina under-23s cruise into final with 100% record after Venezuela win (VIDEO)
The real tournament starts now but it has been plain sailing for Argentina so far as Fernando Batista’s second string under-23 side came from behind to defeat Venezuela 4-1. Four […]
Alexis Mac Allister hands Argentina U23s victory over Ecuador (VIDEO)
Three games played and three victories for Argentina under-23s as Fernando Batista’s side look to swiftly book a place in the final round of the pre-Olympic tournament and hopefully secure […]
Saudi club Al Shabab confirm June transfer of Éver Banega
A romantic return to Boca Juniors won’t be happening any time soon for Éver Banega after Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab announced the 31-year-old midfielder will be joining in June. […]
Argentina under-23s chalk up victory over Chile (VIDEO)
Argentina moved closer to a spot in the final round of the pre-Olympic tournament with victory over Chile on Friday evening. Goals from Nicolás Capaldo and Nehuén Pérez secured the […]
Pre-Olympics: Mac Allister & Gaich give Argentina victory over Colombia (VIDEO)
Argentina made a winning start to the pre-Olympic campaign against hosts Colombia on Saturday evening thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Adolfo Gaich. A lightning quick start almost […]
Despite a record breaking goal haul has Sergio Agüero been underrated?
“Agüero is a legend,” were the words of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after watching his side’s latest demolition job. “I think he is one of the most incredible players […]
Former Huracán forward Ignacio Pussetto completes Watford transfer
Watford have signed Ignacio Pussetto from Udinese to a four-and-a-half-year deal. The Premier League club are reported to have paid around £7 million, which is the same amount paid by […]
How Bayer Leverkusen are building an environment for Exequiel Palacios to feel at home
Euan McTear The BayArena is a long way away from the Estadio Monumental. It’s 11,600km in distance. It’s an 18-hour journey. It’s a long way from home for Exequiel Palacios. […]
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