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Scout report: Barcelona, Man City & Man Utd target Thiago Almada
Virtually every article on Argentinian football’s ‘next big thing’ Thiago Almada has focused on his upbringing in the dangerous Buenos Aires neighbourhood of Fuerte Apache and comparisons with the barrio’s […]
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 […]
Gabriel Heinze signs off at Vélez with win & Racing jump into top four with win over Estudiantes (VIDEO)
When Gabriel Heinze took over at Vélez Sarsfield the club were nervously looking over their shoulder at relegation; two years later they are in the Copa Sudamericana and the prospect […]
Godoy Cruz spring surprise victory over Vélez Sarsfield (VIDEO)
Vélez Sarsfield may regret missing the chance to take a firm grip on the top four after bottom of the Superliga Godoy Cruz left Liniers with three points on Wednesday […]
Vélez go third with win over Argentinos Juniors, Estudiantes hold Lanús, San Lorenzo win in Mar del Plata & Ruben hat-trick gives Central victory (VIDEO)
Vélez Sarsfield appeared to have rediscovered form at just the right time and Sunday’s victory over Argentinos Juniors fires Gabriel Heinze’s side up to third, leading the chasing pack in […]
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 […]
Thiago Almada saves Vélez in Sudamericana while Atlético Tucumán have work to do in Libertadores (VIDEO)
Vélez Sarsfield progressed to the second round of the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday evening despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to ten-man Aucas in Quito. A Thiago Almada penalty with literally […]
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 […]
Ricardo Centurión magic hands Vélez Copa Sudamericana win over Aucas (VIDEO)
Vélez Sarsfield’s struggles in front of goal have been evident in the league this season and it’s cost Gabriel Heinze’s side a title challenge. Toiling to find a way past […]
Vélez title hopes dealt blow after Aldosivi draw (VIDEO)
It is five draws in eight games for Vélez Sarsfield and while Gabriel Heinze’s side are only three points behind leaders River Plate, the Fortineros will know that their hopes […]
Argentinos Juniors miss chance at top, Central comeback to stun Huracán, Aldosivi dent Lanús hopes & Gimnasia hold Vélez (VIDEO)
At the end of 2019 it appeared as though no side wanted to take control of the title race and as the Superliga resumed on Friday evening, Argentinos Juniors, Lanús […]
Argentinos Juniors settle for point lead at top after draw with Estudiantes & Vélez climb to fourth with win in Paraná (VIDEO)
Argentinos Juniors had the opportunity to end the year three points clear at the top of the Superliga but in keeping with a title race in which no side appears […]
Cubero bids farewell as Vélez beat Colón, Talleres thrash Godoy Cruz, Gaich hands San Lorenzo victory, Aldosivi hold Independiente & Central Córdoba earn point (VIDEO)
At almost 41 years of age and after 633 appearances, Fabián Cubero stepped out at the Estadio José Amalfitani for the last time. The veteran defender’s cameo appearance capped off […]
Boca Juniors go clear with win over Unión, Racing share six-goal thriller with Talleres, Banfield secure big win & Maradona suffers damaging defeat with Gimnasia (VIDEO)
The chants before the game at La Bombonera were for Riquelme and it served as a reminder of the main story surrounding Boca Juniors at the moment. Yet for the […]
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 […]
Lanús snatch late win over Huracán to join Argentinos Juniors at the top & Vélez are held by Central Córdoba (VIDEO)
Three Superliga fixtures and only one goal but a potentially significant one. Argentinos Juniors’ failure to beat Defensa y Justicia and Pedro De La Vega’s late winner for Lanús meant […]
Lanús leapfrog Boca Juniors with victory, Huracán hold Vélez & Arsenal comeback to take point from Central Córdoba (VIDEO)
A reaction was needed after the latest Copa Libertadores defeat to River Plate but there was none from Boca Juniors. Instead of joining Argentinos Juniors at the top of the […]
Huracán take clásico honours, Vélez go fourth, Aldosivi boost survival hopes & Gimnasia slip deeper into relegation trouble (VIDEO)
Much of the talk at full time surrounded referee Fernando Espinoza and the claim that Huracán president Alejandro Nadur and several others entered the dressing room at half-time unhappy […]
Unión down Colón in Clásico, Almada seals Vélez win over Independiente & Central earn draw in Lanús (VIDEO)
The Clásico Santafesino hasn’t exactly been a thriller in recent years and Sunday’s meeting was no different but Unión were able to see off Colón at the Estadio 15 de Abril […]
