News of racing

Vélez may have stumbled to finish line, but are worthy champions

18-12-2024 15:55 If ‘El Fortín’ can keep this side together and strengthen in the summer, they have a great chance of fighting for honours again in 2025.

by Dan Edwards

THE MAGIC OF FOOTBALL

Joy, ecstasy, relief – and so many tears

29-11-2024 12:00 The tens of thousands of Academia fans who travelled to Paraguay for the Copa Sudamericana final all had one singular goal: to see Racing Club win a continental crown for the first time since 1988. And our dream came true.

by Dan Edwards

FORMULA 1

Shifting gears: Will Franco Colapinto join Alpine or Red Bull?

13-11-2024 16:02 Williams rookie Franco Colapinto is at the centre of a Formula 1 tug-of-war, with Alpine and Red Bull vying for his talent as the 2025 season approaches.

by Cristina Zarlenga

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Gustavo Costas gives soul to Argentina’s exhilarating spectacles

08-11-2024 00:45 Grizzled coach Gustavo Costas provides a connecting thread as Racing end three-decade drought to reach club's first continental decider in 32 years.

by Dan Edwards

FORMULA 1

Franco Colapinto, Argentina’s new star attraction, draws fans to F1

01-11-2024 07:34 As anyone who has ever driven in Buenos Aires or negotiated the monolithic speedway that is the Panamericana highway out of the capital can attest, racing is in Argentina’s blood.

by Dan Edwards

FORMULA ONE

Does Colapinto have a chance of keeping his F1 seat in 2025?

22-10-2024 15:34 Argentine youngster Franco Colapinto's chances of securing a seat in next year’s Formula 1 season depends largely on the decisions of two key figures. Up against him are experienced drivers, rising talents, and the influential Schumacher family.

by Cristina Zarlenga

NEW STAR IN FORMULA 1

‘Fearless’ F1 star Colapinto a source of pride for Argentines

19-10-2024 06:06 New Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto has captivated the public, both on and off the track. In just a short few weeks, the Pilar-born rookie has become a symbol of hope, pride and much-needed distraction from the realities of Argentina’s economic woes.

by Sam Yockey

THE BUSINESS OF SPORT

Top firms in Argentina backing F1 rookie Franco Colapinto

10-09-2024 11:41 Franco Colapinto, the rookie making his way in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, is supported by some of Argentina’s largest companies, including Globant, YPF, Quilmes, Flybondi, Bigbox and Celulosa Argentina.

FORMULA ONE

F1 rookie Colapinto laughs off 'crazy' Messi comparisons

29-08-2024 10:49 Pilar-born driver brushes off talk of him being Formula One's Lionel Messi as he prepares for his debut at the Italian Grand Prix.

Football in Argentina

Football isn’t always a young man’s game

31-05-2024 13:27 Racing Club’s Gustavo Costas is overseeing a fine run of form at his beloved boyhood club and his formula is working like a charm.

by Dan Edwards

Grand Prix

Oragnisers cancel MotoGP's Argentina leg due to 'current circumstances'

31-01-2024 14:05 Due to current economic and political factors, sponsors of the Argentine leg of MotoGP have announced that they are "unable to guarantee the services necessary for the Grand Prix to be held in 2024."

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

Clubs are snatching up Argentina’s youngsters at an accelerating rate

10-08-2023 23:11 With the best players moving earlier and earlier, Argentina’s clubs must compromise, picking up those either too young, too old or not good enough to play elsewhere, or else gamble that yesterday's wonderkid who flamed out overseas can rediscover his best form back home.

by Dan Edwards

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 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

River rev up revamped Monumental, but VAR steals the show

16-02-2023 14:05 Technology is here to stay in football, and it would be naïve to think otherwise. But as the weekend outcry, and a host of similar protests in the Premier League showed, the promised land of a sport without refereeing mistakes seems as much of a utopia as it ever did.

by @DanEdwardsGoal

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

Supercopa goes global as Racing see off Boca in UAE

27-01-2023 10:37 Fans from Argentina, the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East travel to Al Ain for Supercopa final; Racing emerge triumphant after seeing off Boca 2-1 in extra time.

by Xander Christou