U20 World Cup preview: Argentina under-20 squad
Since Diego Maradona led Argentina to the title back in 1979 no country has lifted the under-20 World Cup on more occasions than the Albiceleste. José Pékerman’s golden era that […]
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Superliga 2018/19 Team of the Season
The small matter of the newly (and ludicrously) formed Copa de la Liga lies ahead but with Racing Club lifting their 18th league title, continental cup qualification secured and relegation […]
Belgrano Relegated: A Hopeful Look At The Club’s Future
In the United States where I grew up and currently live, the idea of relegation is not something that exists. At the professional level there is one league, and instead […]
Racing celebrate title in Avellaneda, Huracán sneak Sudamericana spot & Independiente see off Central (VIDEO)
Last weekend’s results may have denied the Superliga a dramatic decider between Racing Club and runners-up Defensa y Justicia but rather than the blood and guts of an all or […]
Patronato secure survival causing relegation heartbreak for victorious Tigre, Belgrano & San Martín (VIDEO)
The title race might have been over already but a dramatic final day saw four sides battling it out for survival as Patronato’s victory over Argentinos Juniors inflicted a painful […]
Vélez secure Sudamericana spot with thumping win over Lanús, Aldosivi hold Boca, Gimnasia see off Colón plus all of Saturday’s Superliga action (VIDEO)
Most the meaningful action may have been scheduled for Sunday but there was still the small matter of cup qualification to sort out on Saturday. Vélez Sarsfield put four past […]
Pity Martínez makes difficult start to life in Atlanta
All eyes have been on Pity Martínez since his blockbuster move to Atlanta United but the MLS champs are finding the start of the next chapter a little testing – […]
Three Matches Remain: Who Will Survive The Promedios
Three weeks ago, we broke down the relegation battle and predicted who had the best chance to survive. Since then, the fight to stay alive at the bottom of the […]
Copa Libertadores: Boca Juniors prove too much for Tolima & Godoy Cruz earn point in Peru (VIDEO)
After last week’s goalless draw in Bolivia, Boca Juniors kickstarted their Copa Libertadores campaign on Tuesday evening with what was eventually a comfortable 3-0 win over Deportes Tolima at La […]
Mauricio Cuero’s Journey From Reality TV to Potential Savior
In 2011, Colombian TV aired a reality show called “Nike: The Chance.” The premise was to find the best undiscovered football talent in Colombia with the goal of getting the […]
Fernández hat-trick fires Defensa y Justicia a point off top, Tigre snatch point & Argentinos hold Vélez (VIDEO)
Racing’s draw against Colón on Saturday had opened the door for Defensa y Justicia to close the gap to just a single point on Monday evening and thanks to yet […]
Cvitanich snatches leaders Racing late point in Santa Fe, Boca ease past San Lorenzo, Talleres beat Newell’s & Godoy Cruz fail to find way past Central (VIDEO)
Whether it proves to be a point gained or two points dropped will only be known in a few more weeks but Darío Cvitanich earned Racing Club a 1-1 draw […]
Belgrano claim vital win over Patronato & Sand rescues point for Lanús to deny San Martín in tight relegation battle (VIDEO)
It may still prove too late but Belgrano ended their goal drought at the ideal moment to secure a vital win over relegation rivals Patronato on Friday evening and in […]
Defensa y Justicia close at top with narrow win, Tigre beat Vélez to keep survival hopes alive & Atlético Tucumán hold in Libertadores spots (VIDEO)
Out of the Copa Sudamericana, suffering a first defeat of the season in the league and seeing Racing Club go six points clear at the top, Defensa y Justicia were […]
Racing extend lead at the top at least momentarily – all the goals from Saturday & Sunday (VIDEO)
Defensa y Justicia will hope to close back to within three points on Monday evening but for now Racing Club sit six clear at the top of the Superliga after […]
Boca end Defensa y Justicia’s unbeaten run, River Plate see off San Martín, Sosa golazo hands Talleres victory & Argentinos Juniors draw blank again (VIDEO)
Unable to take their chances Defensa y Justicia crashed out of the Copa Sudamericana in midweek as Botafogo snatched victory. On Sunday evening, El Halcón suffered defeat again, this time […]
Team & Goal of the week: Superliga 2018/19 Round Nineteen
Another week of Superliga action done so the Golazo Team & Goal of the week is back. With thirteen matches to choose from here are the eleven that impressed from round nineteen, […]
Meanwhile Down in Hell: Superliga Promedios and the Fight for Survival
Almost six years ago, TyC Sports in Argentina released a commercial about what it’s like to be a fan of a team that is battling against relegation. To sum it […]
Defensa y Justicia go three clear with win over Gimnasia, Newell’s deny San Lorenzo victory, Ten-man Independiente unable to hold off San Martín & Aldosivi earn point in Paraná (VIDEO)
Defensa y Justicia aren’t showing any signs yet of their title challenge imploding and while Sebastián Beccacece’s good fortune continues his side keep on winning. A Manuel Guanini own goal […]
Milton Casco: From zero to hero at River Plate
Tom Nash charts Milton Casco’s rise from figure of ridicule to fan favourite at the Monumental… On Sunday evening 66,000 delirious River Plate fans chanted the name of their left-back after his impressive […]
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