News of lpf

Big trouble in Avellaneda

11-09-2026 09:32 Two of Argentina’s giants, Racing Club and Independiente, continue to struggle through a 2026 which has brought little by way of joy on the pitch.

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Vélez Sarsfield’s factory churns out another batch of fresh talent

28-08-2026 10:43 El Fortín are out to show that the kids are alright after a positive start to the Clausura. But unfortunately, the team’s new stars are unlikely to hang around.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP 2026

Nineteen players from Argentina's top flight heading to World Cup 2026

02-06-2026 09:32 FIFA will pay Liga Profesional clubs US$11,000 a day for each player called up for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico; River Plate will receive the most of the domestic clubs, supplying seven of the 19 footballers from Argentina's top flight for tournament.

Football in Argentina

Belgrano stun River Plate to win historic first league title

25-05-2026 05:59 Belgrano came from behind to beat River Plate, clinching the Apertura title and securing the first top-flight crown in the club’s 121-year history.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Boca and River look for fresh start as Apertura kicks off

21-01-2026 15:39 Opening round of Argentina’s top-flight season, which gets underway Thursday, is an opportunity for both giants to reinvent themselves and rediscover the road to success after a trophyless 2025.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

A thrilling – and not-at-all confusing – weekend lies ahead

13-11-2025 17:55 This weekend marks the final round of group fixtures in the Clausura and as such defines the fate of every team that still has something to play for.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Gallardo’s ceaseless woes make River-Boca Superclásico a must-watch

06-11-2025 19:03 All is not well ahead at River Plate. Despite his new contract, defeat at La Bombonera would leave Marcelo Gallardo in an unprecedented position of weakness.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Coming home as a champion

06-06-2025 06:26 For the people of Saavedra and Vicente López – and one half of Rosario – it feels like football has returned after years of wandering in the wilderness.

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Platense defeat Huracán in Apetura decider to clinch first title

01-06-2025 21:28 Platense beat Huracán 1–0 in clinch 2025 Apertura, claiming the first top-flight title in their 120-year history. Guido Mainero scores decisive goal as underdogs cap remarkable knockout run with trophy.

Football in Argentina

Unfancied Huracán and Platense go for glory in top-flight final

30-05-2025 13:27 Ten reasons you should ignore the haters and watch the Liga Profesional de Fútbol Apertura final.

by Dan Edwards

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