News of boca

Gago on ropes after Boca's stinging Libertadores defeat

28-02-2025 09:30 Not only will there be no Libertadores for Boca this year, there will be no Sudamericana either. Tuesday’s humbling and historic defeat to Alianza Lima will take some getting over.

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Time will tell if money talks in top flight

30-01-2025 23:38 One of the joys of this league, after all, is its ability to constantly surprise us.

by Dan Edwards

Liga Profesional de Fútbol

New season, more teams, new stars, same dream

24-01-2025 06:40 After a lively start to the transfer window in Argentina, there’s certainly no shortage of contenders for this year’s title(s).

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Summer football has forsaken its spiritual home

17-01-2025 11:54 (Disclaimer: The following column is full of unabated nostalgia and old-man-yells-at-cloud aimless ranting. When asked for an explanation, the author professed that it is very hot in Buenos Aires right now and that has him in a foul mood. For actual up-to-date information, please consult elsewhere in today's newspaper)

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Gago unveiled as new head coach of Boca Juniors

15-10-2024 13:25 Former Boca star Fernando Gago tells players they must realise where they ply their trade as he is formally named as the club's new head coach.

Football in Argentina

Boca eye Gago as next in line to test Gallardo’s supremacy

02-10-2024 22:23 After Diego Martínez's Boca tenure ended with a whimper, the Xeneize are once again back to the drawing board. Fernando Gago would bring a fresh, adventurous style of play – the kind that has been rarely seen at La Bombonera of late.

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Boca Juniors coach Diego Martinez resigns after third straight defeat

29-09-2024 10:24 Xeneize boss steps down after catastrophic 2-0 loss to Belgrano; Defeat comes less than a week after Martínez oversaw two derby defeats, including Superclásico.

FOOTBALL

River faithful on cloud nine as 'El Muñeco' continues to torture Boca

25-09-2024 22:01 Marcelo Gallardo, Boca’s executioner-in-chief, raised temperatures by holding his nose while walking onto the La Bombonera turf, provoking the wrath of the home support. By the end of 90 minutes, however, those same fans were turning on their own.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Can underdogs break up Superclásico dominance of Argentina’s top flight?

09-08-2024 13:04 In a cash-starved league like Argentina's where player and coaching turnover is at astronomical levels this by definition gives the Buenos Aires heavyweights the advantage almost before a single ball is kicked.

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Superclásico victory boosts Boca’s Copa hopes

25-04-2024 20:16 Boca's 3-2 victory over rivals River was a vindication of the work Diego Martínez has put in to whip the Xeneize into shape since taking over as coach.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Boca’s trip to Bolivia turns into an Odyssey

04-04-2024 00:34 Logistical nightmares for Boca and River, but both return safe from overseas trips with good results from continental competitions.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Altamirano scare sparks solidarity on pitch

22-03-2024 13:29 Every now and then, a timely reminder comes along that football, contrary to popular perception, is not more important than life or death.

by Dan Edwards

National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice

Boca and River pay tribute to disappeared club members

20-03-2024 15:56 Football being one of the standards of identity, both clubs shared the initiative to raise the flags of memory, truth and justice.

by Claudio Gómez

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Superclásico takes centre-stage as derby weekend arrives in Argentina

22-02-2024 15:41 The weekend of clásicos is here and fans are licking their lips at the prospect of some tantalising clashes.

by Dan Edwards

SPORT & POLITICS

Carlos Tevez voices support for Javier Milei’s government

19-01-2024 12:39 Independiente coach says he has “hope” for libertarian president and that this is “the way that can change something” for Argentina.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Boca wonderkid Barco heads to Brighton in US$10-million deal

12-01-2024 14:49 Nineteen-year-old left-footer wanted move to English Premier League side; Brighton had two bids rejected by Boca, who preferred that youngster’s release clause was paid up in full – meaning the Xeneize will miss out on share of future sale.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Familiar tale as football wonderkids are snapped up European clubs

11-01-2024 19:23 So far in January, much of the discussion has revolved around two budding stars who look set to be lost to Argentine football – Valentín Barco and Claudio Echeverri are on their way to Premier League.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Boca Juniors appoint Diego Martinez as new head coach

26-12-2023 15:26 Ex-Huracán coach Diego Martinez will take charge of the Xeneize on January 2, tasked with improving Boca’s fortunes after a poor campaign last season.

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Boca election result is a victory for Riquelme and clubs nationwide

22-12-2023 13:47 Ibarra and Macri proceeded in a desperate campaign to link Boca’s legendary ex-playmaker with some sort of shadowy plot to construct the Xeneize as the last bastion of evil Kirchnerism. Their gambit backfired.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Riquelme scores resounding victory over Macri in Boca Jnrs elections

18-12-2023 12:19 Playmaker turned club director Juan Román Riquelme sees off challenge from former president Mauricio Macri in crunch elections to decide future of Boca Juniors; Javier Milei booed by fans as he visits La Bombonera to cast vote.

FOOTBALL

Court rules Boca Juniors election will take place this Sunday

12-12-2023 19:10 Courts put an end to the row over Boca Juniors' club elections and have decided that there will be a vote on Sunday after all.

Football in Argentina

Football briefly rears its head amid off-field scheming

08-12-2023 08:38 The action keeps on coming – the acrimonious battle for control of Boca remains in the spotlight, but Copa Liga play-offs and promotion clashes draw the eye back to the pitch.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Macri-Riquelme court stand-off can only harm Boca

02-12-2023 14:38 Clash of the titans delayed as Boca’s elections suspended by judge; Club’s VP cries foul and accuses ex-president of doing “great harm” to club’s supporters.

by Dan Edwards

BOCA ELECTION

Boca Jnrs election suspended: No agreement between Riquelme and Macri

01-12-2023 15:18 Elections at Boca Juniors suspended indefinitely after court mediation between teams from Juan Román Riquelme and Mauricio Macri fails.

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Tempers flare: Riquelme and Macri clash over Boca election

29-11-2023 15:24 Fight for the presidency of Boca Juniors between retired football star Juan Román Riquelme and former president of club and Argentina, Mauricio Macri, escalates as court suspends this weekend's election.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Boca gears up for the election to end all elections

17-11-2023 00:30 Vice-President Juan Román Riquelme will lock horns with former Xeneize chief and Argentine head of state Mauricio Macri in one of the biggest, potentially nastiest football election ever witnessed.

by Dan Edwards

POLITICS & FOOTBALL

Riquelme says he will face Macri in battle for control for Boca

15-11-2023 16:14 Juan Román Riquelme, Boca's current vice-president, says he will run in December 2 elections; Retired playmaker will head a ticket facing a challenge from Andrés Ibarra and ex-president Mauricio Macri.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Boca must stop treading water after death of Libertadores dream

09-11-2023 17:19 A painful defeat in Rio de Janeiro spelled the end for Jorge Almirón and has left behind a lingering question: where do Boca go from here?

by Dan Edwards

POLITICS & THE PITCH

Macri challenges Riquelme in battle for control of Boca Juniors

08-11-2023 21:43 Former president Mauricio Macri will run for the vice-presidency of Boca Juniors in the December 2 club elections, directly challenging Juan Román Riquelme's leadership of iconic club.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Almirón resigns as Boca Juniors coach after Libertadores final defeat

06-11-2023 13:34 Jorge Almirón has resigned as head coach of Boca Juniors, departing after less than eight months in charge.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Fluminense down Boca Juniors to win first Copa Libertadores

05-11-2023 10:09 Boca's hopes of securing a seventh Copa Libertadores crown end in 2-1 extra time defeat to Fluminese in the Maracanã.

FOOTBALL

Boca head to Brazil seeking Copa Libertadores glory

01-11-2023 23:36 Argentina’s plan for world domination returns to the Estádio do Maracanã, where Boca Juniors are preparing for a Copa Libertadores final showdown against Fluminense.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES

Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras on penalties to reach Libertadores final

06-10-2023 11:29 Goalkeeper Sergio Romero was the hero as Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras 4-2 on penalties to set up a clash with Brazilian club Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Stars deliver as 10-man Boca edge through to Libertadores final

06-10-2023 11:23 What is this Boca Juniors team? One that never, ever says die – and one you most definitely do not want to tangle with from the penalty spot.

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Cancel your plans... Argentina's famous 'Round of Clásicos' is back

28-09-2023 08:20 Footballing rivals go head-to-head in the famous ‘Round of Clásicos,’ an invention that ranks right alongside the ballpoint pen, heart transplants and Lionel Messi in the pantheon of great Argentine gifts to the world.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Tevez's appointment injects life into the red side of Avellaneda

31-08-2023 11:39 Few expected to be watching Independiente fighting out a bitter battle against relegation with Carlos Tevez at the helm, but the ex-Boca star has his team looking more adventurous in the fight for survival.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Tevez returns, a Libertadores stalemate and Argentines in America

25-08-2023 12:28 Once again, it’s been a busy week for Argentine football – Carlitos has taken charge at Independiente, Acosta and Messi thrill the United States and two grandes clash in the Libertadores.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES

Boca, Racing set for Copa Libertadores quarter-final clash

18-08-2023 14:20 Boca Juniors and Racing Club have been left to fly the flag for Argentina in the 2023 Copa Libertadores.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Edison 'El Matador' Cavani arrives at La Bombonera

31-07-2023 18:38 At 36 years old, the relentless Uruguayan goalscorer Édinson Cavani is hoping to push Boca Juniors forward and delight La Bombonera.

Football

New coach for Millonarios, but victory song remains the same

28-07-2023 17:31 River Plate clinch the title at the first time of asking with new coach Martín Demichelis.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

A look at Argentina’s Copa Libertadores last-16 competitors

07-07-2023 06:53 Yes, if Boca and River both win all three of their next ties they will meet in the final; and yes, it would be in the Maracaná, but there are plenty of other hopefuls still in the competition – not least Argentinos and Racing.

by Dan Edwards

Football

Messi helps Román and Maxi serve up two unforgettable shows

29-06-2023 09:15 Way back in 2006, Lionel Messi was already sharing a World Cup stage with Juan Román Riquelme and Maxi Rodríguez. Never one to forget his roots – and some 16 years on – the Albiceleste skipper pulled out the stops for their fond farewells.

by Dan Edwards

BOCA STAR IN COURT

Boca star Sebastián Villa found guilty of assaulting ex-partner

02-06-2023 22:08 Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastián Villa has played his last game for the club after a court found him guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in April 2020.

DERBY MADNESS

Superclásico controversy can’t detract from Boca’s failings

11-05-2023 20:43 Put aside the penalty controversy and it’s clear Boca are still not up to the task when facing River – lots for Jorge Almirón to ponder in the weeks and months ahead.

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Rookie bosses ready for unpredictable River-Boca Superclásico

04-05-2023 15:14 Nine years and a month have passed since the last time River took to the field against Boca Juniors without Marcelo Gallardo leading them out. But ‘El Muñeco’ is gone now, leaving both sides in the unusual situation of having two rookie coaches centre-stage in Argentina's most celebrated club fixture.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Boca find relief in Libertadores, River recreate domestic form

19-04-2023 23:45 Victory places Boca's Libertadores quest back on track, but the Xeneize were not the only team in desperate need of a win this week.

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

'It's a dream' – Jorge Almirón takes over at Boca Juniors

11-04-2023 08:35 Ex-Lanús manager Jorge Almirón appointed new head coach of Boca Juniors on one-year deal.

Football

Football isn’t all plaques and parades – there’s plenty of struggle too

31-03-2023 14:22 Argentina’s national team has an easy and over-celebratory week, but a look at the domestic game shows that football is still dominated by struggle and disappointment.

by Dan Edwards