News of barracas

Rise of Barracas Central, ‘Chiqui’ Tapia's club, sparks debate

06-11-2025 17:13 Barracas Central’s climb into Argentina’s top flight has triggered debate over alleged refereeing favouritism, sparking controversy among opposition fans.

The ‘Gol olímpico’

Neighbourhood remembers first ‘Olympic goal’ in football history

10-10-2024 06:10 At a low-income barrio in Barracas, a group gathered to remember football history last weekend: the eponymous ‘Gol olímpico’ (a goal scored direct from a corner) by Cesáreo Onzari in a match between Argentina and Uruguay a century ago.

by Claudio Gómez

CRIME & SECURITY

Protesters demand justice after lethal arson attack on lesbians

13-05-2024 21:34 Protesters took to streets in Buenos Aires on Monday evening to demand justice in the wake of a deadly attack on four lesbians that left three dead and another fighting for her life.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Tevez’s spat with Tapia shows consequences of AFA’s chaos

08-03-2024 11:23 Carlos Tevez declared open rebellion against Argentine football's reigning powers this week after seeing his Independiente side held against Barracas Central, in a match peppered with dubious refereeing decisions.

by Dan Edwards

News of barracas

Rise of Barracas Central, ‘Chiqui’ Tapia's club, sparks debate

Neighbourhood remembers first ‘Olympic goal’ in football history

Protesters demand justice after lethal arson attack on lesbians

Tevez’s spat with Tapia shows consequences of AFA’s chaos

Trump to name Peru a major non-NATO ally amid anti-drug push

Ex-team-mates Milito and Verón lead boyhood clubs into Clausura final clash

Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

Top banks bet on Argentine farming boom with Milei cutting taxes

Warning sign for Milei as inflation creeps up to monthly 2.5%

Alerta por el cometa 3I/ATLAS: expertos detectaron “signos de activación” antes de aproximarse a la Tierra

La marcha de la CGT contra la reforma laboral ya tiene el apoyo de ATE, la CTA y la UOM

Allanaron una mansión en Pilar vinculada a dirigentes de la AFA y apartaron a Daniel Rafecas de la causa

"Señora Presidiaria": Patricia Bullrich le devolvió a Cristina Kirchner la chicana por la inflación

Fuerte denuncia sobre el mercado global de la miel: “China se ha convertido en el monumento al fraude de la miel”