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Romero returns to Argentina as Boca’s No. 1

10-08-2022 22:21 Boca Juniors have finally clinched the marquee signing they were longing for: ex-Albiceleste, Racing Club and Manchester United stopper Sergio Romero.

by Dan Edwards

Eduardo Domínguez falls short in Avellaneda

14-07-2022 21:38 Independiente coach gone after barely six months in the hotseat. Argentina’s ‘big give’ are toiling and the reasons behind abrupt changes in the case are clear enough. Could Marcello Gallardo be next?

by Dan Edwards

Boca showing lack of ‘empathy’ over sex abuse claims, says footballer’s accuser

16-06-2022 15:08 Tamara Doldán, the woman who accused Colombia and Boca Juniors star Sebastián Villa of sexual abuse and rape, criticises club’s response to allegations.

Top-flight teams try to compete with transfer rumblings

16-06-2022 10:57 The rumblings of the rumour mill are creating some tantalising potential transfers, including Luis Suárez to River and Arturo Vidal to Boca. Meanwhile, Carlos Tevez looks set to step into coaching with Rosario Central.

by Dan Edwards

Boca Juniors and Colombia forward Sebastián Villa charged with rape

19-05-2022 16:00 Colombia and Boca Juniors star Sebastián Villa formally charged with rape and sexual abuse against young woman in 2021.

Boca end Racing's hopes of Copa glory, but will fear Tigre

19-05-2022 14:13 To paraphrase an old gem, football is a simple game: 22 players kick a ball around for 90 minutes, and then Boca Juniors win on penalties.

by Dan Edwards

Battaglia’s days at Boca may already be numbered

22-04-2022 14:26 Results themselves do not appear to be at the core of Boca's malaise. In the Xeneize's case it seems to be a case of lacking both style and substance.

by Dan Edwards

Gago takes Racing from strength to strength – and the top of the table

08-04-2022 23:40 Coach’s success in Avellaneda will heighten the clamour for him to take over at Boca should results continue to disappoint at La Bombonera in the coming months.

by Dan Edwards

Carlos Tevez loses legal bid to avoid paying Argentina’s wealth tax

22-12-2021 12:32 Court rejects injunction filed by ex-Boca Juniors striker Carlos Tevez seeking to exclude him from paying Peronist government’s wealth tax on large fortunes.

Gallardo says one more year as Boca claim fourth Copa Argentina

10-12-2021 22:26 Marcello Gallardo ensures that Boca Juniors have to share the spotlight, as the River Plate coach’s dramatic press conference overshadows Xeneize’s Copa Argentina win.

The Superclásico is back – and this time, it's public

01-10-2021 20:54 Long-standing coronavirus restrictions mean that two years almost to the day have passed since supporters were last able to witness this showpiece fixture.

by Dan Edwards

Boca Juniors in talks to issue cryptocurrency tokens

29-09-2021 13:14 Boca in talks with several crypto companies as it considers issuing tokens for its fans to open a new potential financing avenue.

Boca Juniors sack coach Miguel Àngel Russo

17-08-2021 16:13 Boca sack title-winning coach Miguel Àngel Russo just six games into the new season after a disastrous start to the campaign.

Search on for Argentines born in 1981 and named after Maradona

17-08-2021 13:45 Adidas offering free replica shirts to the people born and named "Diego Armando" in 1981, the same year the late great won the Argentine title with the Xeneize.

Boca players questioned by Brazilian police after Libertadores brawl

21-07-2021 15:28 Boca players and staff quizzed by police at visit Belo Horizonte police station after chaotic end to Tuesday night's Copa Libertadores last-16 clash against Atlético Mineiro.

Diego Maradona's psychiatrist denies blame in star's death

25-06-2021 22:22 Psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, who was treating Diego Maradona for addiction when he died last November, denies any responsibility for late footballer's demise.

Argentine sides off to good start in Copa Libertadores ties

30-04-2021 02:18 A total of five Argentine sides currently occupy qualifying spots for the next round of the Copa Libertadores.

by Dan Edwards

Carlos Tevez seeks to avoid paying Argentina's new wealth tax

17-04-2021 09:54 Boca Juniors striker files court injunction to avoid paying the country's new wealth tax, the latest example of the difficulty in making millionaires comply with the levy.

Emotions run high on opening weekend of season

20-02-2021 07:24 Ricardo Zielinski was one of 10 new coaches on display on the opening weekend, and each fared mixed fortunes.

by Dan Edwards

Boca and evergreen Tevez aim big, amid unwelcome distractions

13-02-2021 09:29 It would not be a Boca pre-season without at least a few rumours of both Tevez's dissatisfaction and general unrest in the club camp.

by Dan Edwards