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
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 Chelsea crisis: Is time already running out for Pochettino? 25-09-2023 21:16 Mauricio Pochettino was only confirmed as the new man in the Stamford Bridge hot seat in May, but is his position already in doubt after a string of poor results?
Football Messi magic marvels Miami 28-07-2023 20:46 Even at 36, he is clearly at the top of his game, an asset that any club in the world would give almost anything to possess. by Dan Edwards
PREMIER LEAGUE Troubled Chelsea hire Mauricio Pochettino as new manager 29-05-2023 09:34 Chelsea hire ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino as their new coach; Argentine accepts challenging of reviving troubled Premier League club.
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 MLS not Argentina, Mexico challenging Brazil's Americas domination 31-03-2023 11:53 Major League Soccer challenges Brazil’s football hegemony by competing for the young Latin American pearls that would otherwise head to Brazil en route to Europe.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Time moves fast in Argentine football, with little margin for error 16-03-2023 23:06 With just over a quarter of the 2023 campaign now complete a number of front-runners have reared their heads above the rest, while at the other end the fight to beat the drop has begun in earnest. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Demichelis gives River no reason to regret his appointment 10-03-2023 10:55 How to replace a living club legend, a man who delivered more success than almost any of his predecessors? That was the dilemma River Plate faced this summer after Marcelo Gallardo moved on, but optimism is running high. by Dan Edwards
Liga Profesional de Fútbol - LPF New season fails to ignite, despite the warm welcome 02-02-2023 14:19 Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol slumbers back into gear after a long, revelry-filled summer break. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Pre-season fails to ignite despite euphoria of World Cup win 13-01-2023 13:21 There are still two weeks to go before the Liga Profesional kicks off again, but the first sneak look at the upcoming Liga Profesional de Fútbol was about as sobering as they get. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA River Plate unveil Demichelis as new coach, replacing Gallardo 17-11-2022 10:07 Commanding ex-national team centre back faces the difficult task of succeeding Marcelo Gallardo, who led River through a glorious eight-and-a-half year spell.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca Juniors take the title as top flight delivers thrilling finale 27-10-2022 09:39 After 26 fixtures and no few twists and turns, Argentina’s league title hinged on five hectic minutes in which everything was on the line. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Five straight wins put battling Boca back in title race 21-09-2022 21:35 Boca Juniors should never, ever be ruled out of the running when a league title is on the line and they have proved as much by tearing up the table just when it most counts. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Can Atlético Tucumán break their province’s title duck? 19-08-2022 13:27 If the Decano can keep grinding out wins, the chance to make history as Argentina's first 'interior' national champion lies tantalisingly close. by Dan Edwards