SEASON PREVIEW Agüero confident Tevez can spring a surprise with Independiente 27-01-2024 09:25 Ex-Independiente star believes the unpredictable nature of domestic football in Argentina opens the door for Carlos Tevez's side. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Copa de la Liga Profesional returns – and anything could happen 27-01-2024 09:22 As we saw last year, the format of Argentina’s Copa de la Liga Profesional owes itself to the odd surprise. Forecasting what could happen is a fool’s game – and so here are some predictions. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Rosario Central crowned Copa champs after 1-0 win over Platense 17-12-2023 09:53 A stunning individual goal from Maximiliano Lovera secured Rosario Central a 1-0 win over Platense on Saturday and the Copa de la Liga 2023 title.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Platense, Rosario Central head to scorching Santiago del Estero for final 14-12-2023 15:11 Santiago del Estero possesses a fantastic-looking, shiny new stadium, and it is in the Madre de Ciudades that the unlikely duo of Platense and Rosario Central face off in the final of the Copa de la Liga this Saturday. by Dan Edwards
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 IN ARGENTINA Buckle up, this relegation dogfight is going to be one wild ride 20-09-2023 23:21 Argentina’s relegation battle is becoming a dizzying roller-coaster ride, week by week. 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 In a rush to the not-too distant future 15-06-2023 13:48 Martín Demichelis has River Plate on an imperious path to title, but there’s no rest for anyone in modern football – everyone keeps looking ahead. by Dan Edwards
Copa Sudamericana CONMEBOL opens investigation after racist chanting in Argentina 25-05-2023 00:39 South American football's governing body opens probe into alleged racist chanting against Colombia international Hugo Rodallega by Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata fans in the Copa Sudamericana.
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
Qatar 2022 World Cup Lionel Scaloni on cusp of joining World Cup coaching greats 15-12-2022 15:12 Argentina's coach and leader of La Scaloneta is quick to downplay comparisons with the country's finest coaches of the past, including César Luis Menotti, Carlos Bilardo and Alejandro Sabella, who led the national side to the 2014 final.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA From agony to ecstasy – relegated Patronato make history with Copa win 04-11-2022 17:35 Trophies have been flying around the world of football in recent weeks and, for the most part, the winners barely raised an eyebrow. But there was one big surprise: Patronato claiming the Copa Argentina title, just days after their relegation was confirmed. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Relegated Patronato make history with Copa Argentina win 31-10-2022 17:41 Recently relegated Patronato make waves in Mendoza by seeing off Talleres 1-0 in the Copa Argentina 2022 final.
Football Brazil’s football clubs dominate the continent – and the gap is getting bigger 12-09-2022 14:59 A look at the prizes up for grabs and the budgets dedicated to playing staff expose huge asymmetries between football in neighbouring Brazil and here at home. With Argentina’s economy in crisis, it’s no wonder that Brazilian sides have picked up four of the last five Libertadores titles. by Agustín Colombo
FOOTBALL Battaglia pays the price as harmless Boca crash out of Libertadores 07-07-2022 01:03 Xeneize boss sacked by club, becoming the sixth subsequent coaching appointment to pay the price for failing to reclaim the Copa. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Libertadores knockout ties deliver heroes, thrills and surprises 30-06-2022 01:27 Two all-Argentine clashes draw the eye, along with Agustín Ross’s penalty-saving streak. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Season ends in familiar fashion as Boca see off Tigre to take title 25-05-2022 21:34 This year’s league campaign is over and another will soon be upon us. But first there’s the matter of the 'Finalissima' clash between Argentina and Italy. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL 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
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Tigre stun River, but no justice for Defensa in Copa quarters 12-05-2022 00:38 Plenty of stories in the Copa de la Liga Profesional quarter-finals – none more so than Tigre's shock victory over River Plate in front of a bemused Monumental. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Much-maligned Copa de la Liga Profesional reaches decisive phase 06-05-2022 09:55 Two teams in each group are assured of their place already in the play-offs, while the remaining challengers must wait until Saturday or Sunday evening to find out whether they will be joining them in next week’s quarter-finals. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL & CULTURE Marcelo Tinelli resigns as president of San Lorenzo 02-05-2022 16:59 With the club embroiled in crisis, TV mogul Marcelo Tinelli announces he will step down as president of San Lorenzo de Almagro.
FOOTBALL IN SOUTH AMERICA Inconsistency rules for Argentina’s clubs fighting on two fronts 29-04-2022 16:39 Aside from Estudiantes, it's been another week of mixed fortunes for Argentina’s top teams. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA 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
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA 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