The English pioneer whose legacy shaped La Scaloneta’s core
By Jamie Ralph Much has been written about the football rivalry between England and Argentina. Its roots trace back to an infamous game in 1966, when the recently deceased Antonio […]
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Mono Burgos begins life at Newell’s with draw & Central Córdoba hold Estudiantes (FRIDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
It wasn’t to be a first win of the season for Newell’s Old Boys but Germán Burgos began his managerial career with a point as his new side played out […]
Pulga shines again as Colón lead the way plus wins for Racing, Vélez, Argentinos Juniors & Defensa y Justicia (SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
There is little doubt who the best player currently in Argentina and you won’t find him at Boca, River or any of the traditional grandes. Instead a 36-year-old who has […]
Independiente win in Rosario & Central Córdoba hold Banfield (FRIDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Expectation has been low at Independiente due to troubles off the pitch yet Julio César Falcioni’s side picked up a third straight win on Friday evening beating Newell’s Old Boys […]
Central Córdoba shock San Lorenzo, Pulga inspires Colón, Independiente beat Gimnasia & Talleres snatch point (SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
It might be early days but Diego Dabove can ill afford any repeats of Saturday night’s disastrous showing at the Nuevo Gasómetro as relative minnows Central Córdoba de Santiago del […]
Boca Juniors edge Newell’s, Independiente claim narrow victory & mixed fortunes for the newly promoted sides (SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Despite lifting the Copa Diego Maradona one month ago, Boca Juniors were without a win in six since the start of the year and a disappointing transfer window has done […]
Winning start for Dabove at San Lorenzo, Vélez take down Newell’s plus wins for Talleres and Godoy Cruz (SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
It looked as though it would be an easy night’s work after two early goals but while San Lorenzo were ultimately made to work for their victory over Arsenal, Diego […]
Boca Juniors clinch Copa Maradona final spot with draw in Lan Paternal while Alan Velasco downs River Plate – all of Saturday’s highlights (VIDEO)
Boca Juniors booked their place in the Copa Diego Maradona final on Saturday night holding off the challenge of Argentinos Juniors with a 2-2 draw in La Paternal as River […]
Arsenal beat Independiente in controversial seven-goal thriller, Vélez win in Rosario plus all Sunday’s Copa Maradona action (VIDEO)
Independiente still clung to faint hopes of reaching the Copa Diego Maradona final but had them extinguished in dramatic and controversial fashion as Arsenal snatched a 4-3 win in Avellaneda. […]
Banfield edge towards Copa Maradona final plus wins for Independiente, Newell’s & Estudiantes (VIDEO)
While Boca and Juniors battle it out for a place in the Copa Diego Maradona final from Group A, Banfield took a significant step to booking their place with a […]
Boca honour Maradona with victory over Newell’s, Lanús snatch late win over Talleres plus all Sunday’s action (VIDEO)
Tributes for Diego Maradona were evident across the world but there was not likely to be a more emotional meeting than the scheduled clash between Boca Juniors and Newell’s Old […]
Ten-man Talleres earn point from Newell’s & Central win in Mendoza (VIDEO)
Group 4 in the 2020 Copa Liga Profesional had been dubbed the ‘group of death’ and so it has proved with all four teams vying for those two qualifying spots […]
Youngster Girotti gives River victory, Arsenal keep Racing winless while Newell’s & San Lorenzo both hit four (VIDEO)
With so many players missing the opportunity for an unlikely match winner to emerge for River Plate was there and on Saturday evening in Mendoza academy youngster Federico Girotti came […]
Boca win in Rosario, Unión punish Racing & Vélez snatch point in Sunday’s round-up (VIDEO)
Boca Juniors made it two wins from two on Sunday evening with victory over Newell’s Old Boys in Rosario. In a first half with little between the two sides Newell’s […]
Maradona celebrates birthday with Gimnasia victory & Talleres punish 10-man Newell’s (VIDEO)
Diego Maradona’s 60th birthday celebrations continued in La Plata on Friday evening as the Copa Liga Profesional got underway with his Gimnasia side sweeping past Patronato. Debutant Johan Carbonero gave […]
Nacho Scocco poised to add another chapter to love story with Newell’s Old Boys
By Santiago Schwarzstein As they say, people always find their way back to their first love. In Ignacio Scocco’s professional career, that would be Newell’s Old Boys, and boy, is that […]
Racing Club snatch last-gasp winner in seven-goal thriller, Newell’s edge Central Córdoba, Talleres ease past Huracán & Arsenal nick point in Santa Fe (VIDEO)
The Copa Superliga’s days may already be numbered and whether another round of fixtures are played remains to be seen but Racing Club treated those watching on television to a […]
San Lorenzo edge Lanús in seven-goal thriller, Independiente secure important win, Godoy Cruz stun Newell’s & Talleres see off Colón (VIDEO)
San Lorenzo are yet to name their permanent manager but continued their recent upturn in form with an exciting 4-3 win over Lanús on Sunday afternoon. A deflected Diego Rodríguez […]
Boca Juniors blast Colón to join River at top & Newell’s hold Racing (VIDEO)
Boca Juniors ensured that the title race will go to the final weekend after a 4-0 win over Colón on Friday evening while in the race for 2021 Copa Libertadores […]
Racing end Monarriz’s spell in charge of San Lorenzo, Gimnasia snatch vital win over Independiente, Newell’s thump Colón & Atlético deny Lanús victory (VIDEO)
San Lorenzo are looking for their fifth manager in the space of two season after Diego Monarriz’s short spell in charge was brought to an end by Racing Club on […]
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