Argentina thrash Peru but question marks remain (VIDEO)
Three games in to the South American under-20 championships and it is difficult to say how much we have learnt about this Argentina side. This evening’s match with Peru ended in […]
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Messi nets 30th Barcelona hat-trick en route to victory in La Coruña (VIDEO)
One week after missing out on the Ballon d’or, Lionel Messi gave one of those performances that makes any of those who think his talent is waning look rather foolish. […]
Improvements needed as Argentina suffer defeat to Paraguay (VIDEO)
Humberto Grondona was angry at the carelessness displayed in his side’s 5-2 opening day victory over Ecuador so the under-20 coach will be irate at the languid nature of the defeat […]
Vietto relishing the step up is named La Liga Player of the Month
For those who watched Luciano Vietto as a teenager in Argentina few would have doubted his vast potential but most would still have found it difficult to predict the immediate impact […]
Correa shines on return as Argentina thrash Ecuador in opener (VIDEO)
After seven months away from football whilst recovering from heart surgery one might have excused Ángel Correa for needing a little time to get back up to speed. However, the […]
Palermo claim Manchester United have failed with approach for Dybala
With nine goals already this season, making him one of the leading scorers in Serie A, speculation surrounding 21-year-old Paulo Dybala is not disappearing. Palermo have claimed that Manchester United […]
Liverpool eye Lavezzi as Paris look to replace him with Gaitán
Liverpool’s long standing interest in Ezequiel Lavezzi might be boosted by Paris St Germain’s pursuit of fellow Argentine, Nicolás Gaitán from Benfica. With the French champions currently under pressure from the […]
Real Madrid close to €10 million move for Argentine keeper
On the day that the South American under-20 championship begins, Real Madrid have reportedly firmed up their interest in Argentina and River Plate goalkeeper with a €10 million offer. 18-year-old Augusto Batalla […]
Time for Argentina’s talented under-20s to end the wait for international glory
On Wednesday Argentina’s under-20s will begin their South American Championship campaign against Ecuador in the hope that this new batch of youngsters can restore some pride after recent failures. As […]
Real Madrid ranked number one club side BUT River Plate enter the top ten
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has released its ranking of club sides in world football and while Real Madrid being named number one might not come […]
Ezequiel Ponce arrives in Italy to seal Roma transfer
After weeks or even months of speculation, Newell’s Old Boys teenage striker, Ezequiel Ponce has arrived in the Italian capital to complete his transfer to Roma. It is understood that […]
Liverpool eye Argentine double with Higuaín and Romero in their sights
Liverpool might be set to increase the Argentine representation in the Premier League further with reported moves for Napoli striker, Gonzalo Higuaín and Sampdoria goalkeeper, Sergio Romero. Several UK newspapers […]
Valencia set to seal early move for River Plate’s Kranevitter
Reports in Spain are suggesting that Valencia are tying up a deal for River Plate’s highly regarded midfielder, Matías Kranevitter ahead of a transfer in June. This would leave the 21-year-old […]
Romero named sixth best goalkeeper of 2014 as Neuer reclaims crown
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has named it’s list of best goalkeepers of 2014 and while predictably Manuel Neuer took the top spot, Argentina number one, Sergio […]
2014 Review – The year in Argentine football
Lionel Messi and company couldn’t quite cap off a perfect year for Argentine football but beaten finalists in football’s showcase event, in addition to the nation providing the Copa Libertadores and […]
The good and bad of Mauro Icardi as Inter draw with Juventus (VIDEO)
Mauro Icardi stole the headlines on Tuesday evening as Inter Milan earned a respectable draw against Serie A leaders, Juventus. Always one to divide opinion, the 21-year-old scored Inter’s second […]
Correa returns as Argentina under-20 squad prepare for South American championship
Humberto Grondona has named his 23-man squad for the upcoming South American under-20 championship and there is a welcome return for Atlético Madrid forward, Ángel Correa. The tournament, which is […]
End of season grades for all the Argentine Primera sides….
The 30-team Primera will kick off in February and so with the last short tournament now done and dusted we take a look back over how each of the twenty […]
Arsenal and Dortmund begin the battle for Palermo youngster, Dybala (VIDEO)
After a scintillating start to the Serie A season, rumours of a big money move for Palermo’s 21-year-old forward, Paulo Dybala have been an almost weekly feature in the European […]
Man Utd target, Enzo Pérez closes on €25 move to Valencia
Long term Manchester United target and Argentina midfielder, Enzo Pérez appears to be on the verge of completing a €25 million transfer to La Liga outfit, Valencia according to reports. It […]
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