2016/17 Primera División ideal XI (so far)
After fourteen teams of the week this season, we reach the midseason break and so here is the Golazo ideal XI of the 2016/17 season so far. All stats come […]
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2016/17 Primera División midseason review
As the temperature and humidity soars over the Christmas period in Argentina, the country’s football takes a much needed break, but while the Primera División is usually crowning a champion […]
Gallardo keeps quiet on future as River beat Olimpo & Newell’s hit six past San Martín (VIDEO)
After a difficult few months, it has been an excellent week for River Plate and on Sunday evening in Bahía Blanca, Los Millonarios followed up their Copa Argentina triumph with […]
Newell’s snatch last gasp draw with Talleres, San Lorenzo see off Unión & Vélez secure important win (VIDEO)
Talleres are now eight matches unbeaten but were within seconds of sealing an impressive win over Newell’s Old Boys in Córdoba. Ignacio Scocco’s first half own goal looked to have […]
Banfield’s fine run continues with win over Newell’s, Huracán in trouble after defeat to Colón & Beccacece gets first win with Defensa y Justicia (VIDEO)
Despite their excellent home form this season few would have predicted Banfield ending Estudiantes’ unbeaten run last weekend but on Saturday afternoon, El Taladro proved it was no flash in […]
Maxi Rodríguez strikes late to give Newell’s victory over Colón & Tigre ease past Quilmes (VIDEO)
On a wet evening in Santa Fe, Maxi Rodríguez celebrated his 200th appearance for Newell’s Old Boys with a 90th minute winner against Colón. La Lepra continue to surprise this […]
Newell’s Old Boys vice-president unharmed as car is shot 20 times
Matters on the pitch might be much improved for Newell’s Old Boys this season but it would seem the threat of violence is never far away and on Wednesday evening […]
Bou hands Racing victory over Newell’s, Vélez suffer in San Juan & Colón beat Arsenal (VIDEO)
Since plundering goals in Racing’s title win in 2014, Gustavo Bou’s tally in front of goal had declined somewhat but the 26-year-old striker looked back to his best on Saturday […]
San Lorenzo snatch point away to Newell’s, Ayoví seals Godoy Cruz victory over Aldosivi & Lanús settle for draw with Tigre (VIDEO)
Estudiantes remain four points clear at the top of the table after Newell’s Old Boys conceded a late equaliser against a much-changed San Lorenzo side in the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. […]
Maxi Rodríguez gives Newell’s first clásico win over Central in eight years with late goal (VIDEO)
As is so often the case with Argentina’s clásicos, the action on the pitch leaves a lot to be desired but for Newell’s it will not matter in the slightest […]
Patronato stun River, Cauteruccio hat-trick helps San Lorenzo to victory & Newell’s edge Gimnasia (VIDEO)
River Plate were handed a first defeat of the season on Sunday evening as they were caught undone by Patronato in Paraná, just as they were in the Transición earlier […]
Ruben back in the goals as Central thrash Arsenal, Aldosivi edge Talleres & Temperley hold Newell’s (VIDEO)
Rosario Central had been waiting for Marco Ruben to rediscover his goalscoring touch and on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal were the unfortunate visitors when the 29-year-old did just that. Undoubtedly aided […]
Newell’s go top with win over Atlético Tucumán while Central can’t find a way past La Crema (VIDEO)
Few would have predicted after four matches Newell’s Old Boys would still be unbeaten, sitting top of the Primera and Ignacio Scocco would be the league’s top scorer but La Lepra are enjoying […]
Quilmes hold Independiente and Scocco scores corker in Newell’s draw with Sarmiento (VIDEO)
Gabi Milito insisted that squad rotation was necessary after Independiente’s Copa Sudamericana victory in the week but it took the second half substitution of one of El Rojo’s key players […]
Newell’s supporters send message to Messi and celebrate win over Tigre while Pavone hands Vélez victory over Central (VIDEO)
If you had to guess at the start of the season which Rosario club would have a 100% record after two matches it would’ve been Rosario Central but on Sunday […]
Estudiantes prove too strong for Tigre & Scocco earns Newell’s a late win over Quilmes (VIDEO)
Nelson Vivas’ Estudiantes weren’t a million miles away from the Transición title and despite a shaky opening 45 minutes on Sunday afternoon, El Pincha romped to victory against Tigre in […]
Newell’s vice-president still hopeful that Messi will return to the club
Talk of Lionel Messi returning to hometown club Newell’s Old Boys before retirement has been the topic of conversation for years but the possibility has once more made headlines after […]
Deportivo Morón shock Newell’s to progress in the Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
Newell’s have endured a pretty dreadful 12 months or so and on Wednesday evening, before the season has even begun properly, La Lepra’s confidence took a further blow when Deportivo Morón dumped […]
Ezequiel Ponce makes loan switch to Granada from Roma
La Liga club Granada have announced the signing of Argentine striker Ezequiel Ponce on a season-long loan from Roma. The 19-year-old has yet to feature for the Roma first team […]
Newell’s edge Central in pre-season clásico on penalties (VIDEO)
Thankfully there was no repeat of the worrying scenes that affected last weekend’s clásico but it didn’t mean that matters on the pitch were any more exciting as Newell’s Old […]
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