2007 June | South American Futbol

‘It won’t be easy’: Recoba chats on Uruguay’s charge back into respect

Uruguay prides itself on a glorious past. Its national team won two World Cups (in 1930 and 1950) during a time when it contested for every major international trophy. But the situation has changed drastically. Since it last won the Copa América in 1995, Uruguay has nothing to be proud of. But over the past [...]

Head of the class: Boca proved why it’s Latin America’s primary power

If there was any question who the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere is, Boca Juniors provided an empathic answer on Wednesday. Boca’s stunning 5-0 aggregate victory over Grêmio in the final of the Copa Libertadores was the most one-sided score line in the history of Latin America’s ultimate club competition. Boca also held the [...]

Boca’s last stand? Argentine heavyweight down, but history’s on its side

After last week’s debacle, most would say Boca Juniors has no chance. But since their surprise loss to Cúcuta Deportivo in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals, the Argentines have put things in perspective, and are convinced they can reach their fifth final in seven years. It may be defying all odds, but [...]