A Man City fan’s love letter to the one & only Pablo Zabaleta
By Neil Chappell There’s no way I can ever confirm it, but I’m going to make this bold claim anyway! I’m the only person, well not including professional footballers, to […]
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Winners and Losers: Argentina’s Woeful World Cup Week
That didn’t exactly go to plan. Six points would have been great, four expected but to come away with two from Argentina’s qualifiers is disastrous A week that promised so […]
Sarmiento book place in Copa Argentina last 16 with victory over Sacachispas’ gladiators (VIDEO)
Last season may have ended in relegation for Sarmiento but the Nacional B side are still going in this year’s Copa Argentina after a 3-1 win over Primera C club […]
Argentina v Venezuela player ratings: A bright start makes way for another night of disappointment
Given the level of anticipation there is no understating the disappointment with Argentina’s performances in this week’s World Cup qualifiers. The opening 45 minutes against Venezuela were a huge improvement […]
Lionel Messi and Argentina staring down the barrel of not qualifying for the World Cup after costly Venezuela draw (VIDEO)
Despite the drab display against Uruguay last Thursday, a point from the trip to Montevideo’s imposing Estadio Centenario wasn’t the worst result for Argentina. However, back in Buenos Aires on […]
Argentina v Venezuela preview: La Albiceleste under pressure (starting XIs)
There is no more margin for error for Argentina as Venezuela visit the Monumental on Tuesday evening. Jorge Sampaoli’s side sit fifth in an increasingly tight South American qualifying process […]
Ten-man Godoy Cruz snatch injury time win over Newell’s & Vélez beat Aldosivi with controversial late goal in Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
Newell’s Old Boys were dumped out of this year’s Copa Argentina by Godoy Cruz on Monday evening after Santiago García struck in stoppage time. A Leonel Galeano own-goal had given […]
Golazo 50 2017: Argentina’s best young players…25-21
The Golazo 50 2017 continues with a look at the next five in our countdown of Argentina’s best young players. In case you missed it here are the picks so far… 50-46 / 45-41 / 40-36 / 35-31 / […]
Rosario Central seal place in Copa Argentina last 16 with victory over Deportivo Riestra (VIDEO)
Rosario Central ensured that there was not another Copa Argentina upset with victory over Nacional B side Deportivo Riestra in La Paternal. After threatening on a number of occasions during […]
Top Ten: The Biggest Argentinean Transfers of the Summer
Leo Messi may have stayed exactly where he was, but there were still some big Argentinean deals this summer – many in one Russian direction The major European transfer markets […]
Belgrano made to sweat but eventually progress past Defensores de Belgrano de Villa Ramallo in Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
Superliga club Belgrano were one penalty away from a shock Copa Argentina exit against Torneo Federal A club Defensores de Belgrano de Villa Ramallo in Neuquén but eventually progressed to the last […]
Boca Juniors celebrate friendly superclásico victory over River Plate in San Juan (VIDEO)
With an international break coming just a week into the new Superliga season most clubs decided to organise friendlies to keep in shape but for Argentina’s two biggest clubs it […]
Argentina v Uruguay player ratings: New faces & new system but La Albiceleste still rely on captain Messi
It may not have been the beginning of a new, exciting era in Argentine football but La Albiceleste took a point from a difficult trip away to Uruguay and still […]
Banfield see off Atlético de Rafaela & Huracán edge past Colón for place in Copa Argentina last 16 (VIDEO)
Four first half goals eased Banfield into the Copa Argentina last 16 with victory over Atlético de Rafaela in Formosa and Huracán joined them thanks to Wanchope Ábila’s goal against […]
Olimpo stun Racing with comeback & Talleres upset by Gimnasia de Mendoza in Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
This year’s Copa Argentina has already claimed its fair share of upsets but on Friday afternoon Racing Club and Talleres became the latest victims. Racing were up against Superliga strugglers […]
Birth of Argentina’s new era stalls in Uruguay stalemate (HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO)
Uruguay 0 Argentina 0: Same old problems rear head in clásico stalemate but new attack built around Messi, Paulo Dybala and Mauro Icardi has devastating potential There are few rivalries in world […]
Argentina v Uruguay preview: Sampaoli to unleash Messi, Dybala & Icardi in search of vital three points (Starting XIs)
On Thursday evening in Montevideo, South America’s oldest foes lock horns once again and while Uruguay and Argentina’s historic rivalry gives added significance to every meeting, the latest installment raises […]
Superliga Team & goal of the week: Round One
The Superliga kicked off on Friday and so with the first round over Team of the week returns. With thirteen matches to choose from here are the eleven that impressed […]
Next generation: Correa & Vietto impress for Atleti, Calleri finds the net & more youngsters look to head to Europe
Simon Penrose returns with the latest update in his ‘Next Generation’ series. Updates from his player focus and who else has been impressing in Europe this week? Another week of fixtures and […]
All the goals from Superliga Round 1: Boca make winning start to title defence
In case you missed any of the goals from round one of the new Superliga season, here are all the results, all the goals and how the table looks afterwards… […]
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