January 2020 Transfer Window – live updates
Keep up to date with all the transfer moves over the coming month – updated daily as they happen…. January 26: Matías Kranevitter’s time in Russia with Zenit St. Petersburg […]
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Ten young players to look out for in 2020
Cutting the annual Golazo 50 is never easy and so a number of talented young players missed out on our 2019 countdown. However, looking ahead to the end of 2020 […]
Golazo 50 2019: Argentina’s best young players (5-1)
And now we reach the top – who is the best young player in Argentina? There can be a lot of discussion over the 50 but few could argue with […]
Golazo 50 2019: Argentina’s best young players (10-6)
The Golazo 50 2019 continues into the top ten so if you need to catch up, here’s what you have missed… 50-41 / 40-31 / 30-21 / 20-16 / 15-11 To be eligible […]
Golazo 50 2019: Argentina’s best young players (15-11)
The Golazo 50 2019 continues at pace so if you need to catch up, here’s what you have missed… 50-41 / 40-31 / 30-21 / 20-16 To be eligible for the list, […]
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, […]
Argentinos Abroad: Messi brings up 50 for 2019, De Paul & Chimy golazos, Icardi strikes again, Alario snatches win, Meza helps Monterrey in CWC, Papu, Ángel Correa, Dybala & more (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi scored his 50th goal of 2019 as Barcelona defeated Alavés on Saturday afternoon to end the year top of La Liga and unbeaten at home. The first time […]
Fernando Batista names Argentina under-23 squad for pre-Olympic tournament
Despite their being some notable absentees from Fernando Batista’s squad, Argentina under-23s travel to Colombia next month with a squad more than capable of qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games. […]
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 […]
What does the future hold for Paulo Dybala?
Post contributed by Matt Brown After reportedly almost being sold by Juventus to Manchester United in the summer, it seemed like anyone’s guess as to what the future held for […]
Team & Goal of the week: Superliga 2019/20 Round Fifteen
A briefer than usual Team of the week but a Team of the week nonetheless. First played second at La Bombonera but Santiago Silva’s equaliser meant Boca Juniors and Argentinos […]
Team & Goal of the week: Superliga 2019/20 Round Fourteen
A little game in Lima involving River Plate took much of the attention this weekend but there was still plenty of Superliga action taking place over the past few days. In […]
Estudiantes confirm Javier Mascherano swoop
Javier Mascherano departed River Plate and Argentinian club football in 2005 but after over 14 years away, the former Argentina captain is returning with a move to Estudiantes de la […]
Argentina’s 2019 Year in Review and Awards
The year 2019 is almost over – but when it comes to the Argentina national team the year is complete. The Albiceleste’s 2-2 draw against Uruguay was the final time […]
Argentinos Abroad: Messi magic plus goals from Dybala, Di Maria, Icardi, Ocampos, Correa, Lisandro Martinez & Vietto (VIDEO)
Ahead of another international break there were plenty of Argentinians impressing in Europe over the weekend. Some will be joining up with Lionel Scaloni’s squad and others will be hoping […]
Team & Goal of the week: Superliga 2019/20 Round Thirteen
Lanús being upset in the clásico, Argentinos Juniors being battered by San Lorenzo, River Plate being shocked by Rosario Central and Boca Juniors held by Vélez – it was as […]
Rosario Central stun River Plate, Boca take point from Vélez, Racing edge Huracán, Gimnasia earn important victory over Aldosivi & Newell’s bounce back with win (VIDEO)
It would appear that no side wants to truly take the initiative in the title race as both River Plate and Boca Juniors dropped points on Sunday to leave just […]
Colón’s Unexpected Journey to the Copa Sudamericana Final
This Saturday, Colón de Santa Fe will play Independiente del Valle from Ecuador in the final of the Copa Sudamericana. It is Colón’s first ever appearance in a final of […]
AFA Club Statistical Report 2019
The Argentina Football Association and its president Chiqui Tapia released a report of statistics for the football clubs in Argentina’s top two divisions. Surprisingly, it was far from dull and […]
The Superliga Manager Carousel
Marcello Gallardo has been the manager at River for over five years. Maybe that number doesn’t shock you, but it should. He took over in May 2014 and has led […]
