News of racing club

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

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

FOOTBALL

Third time’s a charm for Gago’s Racing Club

10-11-2022 17:54 After coming so close on so many occasions, La Academia finally secured the trophy their campaign deserved, despite some rather chaotic scenes in San Luis.

by Dan Edwards

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

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Racing striker becomes first female footballer to be transferred abroad

06-09-2022 20:39 Racing Club striker Rocio Bueno secures move to Italian Serie A side Sassuolo, becoming the first female footballer to be transferred abroad from an Argentine club.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Romero returns to Argentina as Boca’s No. 1

10-08-2022 22:21 Boca Juniors have finally clinched the marquee signing they were longing for: ex-Albiceleste, Racing Club and Manchester United stopper Sergio Romero.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Eduardo Domínguez falls short in Avellaneda

14-07-2022 21:38 Independiente coach gone after barely six months in the hotseat. Argentina’s ‘big give’ are toiling and the reasons behind abrupt changes in the case are clear enough. Could Marcello Gallardo be next?

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 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

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

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Gallardo says one more year as Boca claim fourth Copa Argentina

10-12-2021 22:26 Marcello Gallardo ensures that Boca Juniors have to share the spotlight, as the River Plate coach’s dramatic press conference overshadows Xeneize’s Copa Argentina win.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

River Plate crowned league champions, ending seven-year drought

26-11-2021 03:21 River Plate were crowned 2021 Liga Profesional champions on Thursday after thrashing Racing Club 4-0 at home.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Rampant Talleres scale top-flight summit in style

17-09-2021 13:51 Talleres’ starting line-up is composed mostly of players who fell short at Argentina's more established giants and moved to Córdoba in search of a fresh start.

by Dan Edwards