Scout report – River Plate & Argentina forward Julián Álvarez
It has been almost two years since Julián Álvarez made his River Plate debut, and while the 20-year-old’s lack of a starting role to date might lead some to think […]
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PODCAST: Icons – Pablo Aimar
The idol of Lionel Messi & a fan favourite wherever he played, Pablo Aimar was a joy to watch. Peter and Tom talk his beginnings in Rio Cuarto, his rise at […]
Boca maintain momentum with victory in Mendoza, Independiente edge Vélez while River Plate keep the Monumental on lockdown (VIDEO)
Although the Estadio Monumental remained locked and the Superliga must now decide what to do with River Plate there were two other Copa Superliga matches on Saturday with Boca Juniors […]
Copa Libertadores: River Plate put eight past Binacional & Defensa y Justicia suffer second defeat (VIDEO)
It will take more than a win over Binacional at an empty Monumental to forget about the disappointment of last Saturday’s Superliga finish but an eight-goal thrashing to kick start […]
Boca Juniors snatch Superliga title from River Plate on dramatic final day (SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS)
A Superliga season devoid of any great quality served up the highest drama on Saturday evening as Carlos Tevez struck late in La Bombonera to give Boca Juniors victory over […]
Copa Libertadores: River Plate’s reserves well beaten in Quito & Tigre fall short against Palmeiras (VIDEO)
The thread bare squad of fringe players and academy youngsters that River Plate took to Ecuador was evidence that the Copa Libertadores was for once taking a backseat as the […]
River Plate held by Defensa y Justicia to hold slender lead in title race, Gimnasia secure big win, Central Córdoba salvage draw & Unión see off Godoy Cruz (VIDEO)
River Plate remain in the driving seat but know that only victory is the likely requirement to lift the title next week in Tucumán after being held to a 1-1 […]
River Plate maintain lead at top after Boca Juniors win & Vélez thrash Arsenal (VIDEO)
River Plate took another step towards the Superliga title on Sunday night after securing victory over Estudiantes in La Plata but Boca Juniors look to ensure any slip-ups will be […]
River Plate remain three points clear of Boca Juniors at the top after both win & Newell’s take a point in Lanús (VIDEO)
Only two remain in the title race regardless of what is mathematically possible and while River Plate continue on their path towards a first league title under Marcelo Gallardo, old […]
Nine-man Racing win chaotic clásico, River Plate restore advantage in title race & San Lorenzo see off Vélez (VIDEO)
In the annals of clásico de Avellaneda history, Sunday’s meeting will live long in the memory for Racing Club supporters – the day that nine men snatched victory over rivals […]
Ten-man River Plate secure vital win over Central Córdoba, Boca keep pace with victory in Córdoba, Sand keeps on scoring as Lanús win & Banfield pile further pressure on Colón (VIDEO)
When River Plate had Paulo Díaz sent off after 13 minutes against Central Córdoba what had been viewed as a routine home victory suddenly became far more problematic. However, like […]
River Plate move clear with win in Mendoza, Estudiantes hold San Lorenzo, Maxi earns Newell’s point in Sarandí & Central Córdoba snatch vital victory (VIDEO)
For all of Marcelo Gallardo’s titles, River Plate’s most decorated coach has never led the Millonarios to a league title. On Saturday night in Mendoza his side defeated a game […]
Santos Borré fires River Plate top with win over Independiente (VIDEO)
The Superliga got back underway on a hot Sunday evening in Avellaneda and with Marcelo Gallardo securing victory for the first time as manager at the Estadio Libertadores de América, […]
Marcelo Gallardo named South American manager of the year as River & Flamengo dominate
As expected Copa Libertadores finalists Flamengo and River Plate dominated the South American football awards and as Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa picked up the top honour for player of 2019, […]
Bayer Leverkusen should be excited after completing transfer of Exequiel Palacios
Exequiel Palacios has completed his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen having signed a contract with the Bundesliga club until June 2025. The 21-year-old midfielder’s departure from the Monumental was no secret […]
River Plate clinch Copa Argentina with victory over Central Córdoba (VIDEO)
The Copa Argentina has thrown up a number of upsets this season but River Plate ensured the final went exactly as was expected with a 3-0 win over Central Córdoba […]
Dream, Fight, Sacrifice: An Interview with River Plate’s Vanessa Penuna
How far would you travel to make your dreams come true? 2,000 kilometers? 5,000? 10,000 or more (6,300 miles)? What would you be willing to sacrifice? Your family? Friends? The […]
Gaich golazo stuns River Plate, Central shock Boca, Gimnasia earn vital win over Central Córdoba & Defensa y Justicia too much for Godoy Cruz (VIDEO)
Nothing could dampen the one-year anniversary celebrations of River Plate’s Copa Libertadores final win over Boca but San Lorenzo did their best to frustrate the Monumental on Sunday evening with […]
Argentinos Juniors stay level with Boca after Bombonera draw, Scocco returns to Newell’s to help River comeback & Atlético Tucumán spoil Estudiantes housewarming (VIDEO)
There remains nothing between the Superliga’s leading pair after Boca Juniors and Argentinos Juniors shared the points in a fiery meeting at La Bombonera on Saturday. Referee Andrés Merlos had […]
River Plate suffer last minute heartbreak as Flamengo lift Copa Libertadores (VIDEO)
For 89 minutes it was perfect for River Plate. Rafael Santos Borré’s first half goal looked to be enough as Marcelo Gallardo’s side kept Flamengo at arms length until Gabriel […]
