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Argentina: Zubeldia to remain as Lanus coach

Argentina: Zubeldia to remain as Lanus coach

Luis Zubeldia will remain as the coach of Buenos Aires outfit Lanus after coming to an agreement with the club’s directors on Tuesday. Even if his team underperformed in the recently concluded Argentine Clausura championship, as well as being eliminated from the Copa Libertadores at the group stage and failed to qualify for the Copa [...]

Argentina: Borghi expresses delight after Argentinos triumph

Argentina: Borghi expresses delight after Argentinos triumph

The coach of Argentine champions Argentinos Juniors, Claudio Borghi, expressed his delight after his team won the local championship for the first time since 1985. Borghi admitted that when he arrived at Argentinos the objective was to help the side avoid relegation to the Argentine second division. “It is a campaign you dream about and [...]

Argentina: Argentinos Juniors win league title

Argentina: Argentinos Juniors win league title

Argentinos Juniors beat Huracan 2-1 on Sunday to clinch their first Argentine title in 25 years, a great achievement for the modest side from La Paternal as it was only their third national championship in their entire history. Argentinos’ goals were converted by Juan Mercier and Facundo Coria in each half. Argentinos — club where [...]

Argentina: Gallardo to wear River Plate shirt for last time

Argentina: Gallardo to wear River Plate shirt for last time

Marcelo Gallardo announced at 34 years of age — 22 years since first debuting for the club — that on Saturday against Tigre he will wear the River Plate shirt for the last time. ‘El Muneco’ represented the Buenos Aires giants for great part of his career, but believes it is the right time to [...]

Argentina: Argentinos one win away from title

Argentina: Argentinos one win away from title

Argentinos Juniors are just a step away from winning their first Argentine championship in 25 years after defeating Independiente 4-3 in a dramatic Clausura championship clash on Sunday. The victory and Estudiantes’ unexpected goalless draw with Rosario Central allowed the club from La Paternal to jump to the top of the standings with 38 points, [...]

Argentina: Boca edge out Independiente, Estudiantes still top

Argentina: Boca edge out Independiente, Estudiantes still top

Boca Juniors have continued their sudden revival under interim coach Roberto Pompei with a boosting 3-2 victory over title contenders Independiente in Avellaneda on Sunday. The Buenos Aires giants put on an impressive display — their third win under Pompei — as they intend to end the Argentine Clausura championship on a high. Boca went [...]

Argentina: Boca to play LA Galaxy, Sounders in May

Argentina: Boca to play LA Galaxy, Sounders in May

South American heavyweights Boca Juniors have confirmed a friendly match against the Los Angeles Galaxy on May 23. Boca have won 23 Argentine championships and six Copa Libertadores titles, but this season they find themselves in 15th position of the 20-team Argentine first division, due to what has been a frustrating campaign. It was confirmed [...]

Argentina: Boca beat San Lorenzo, Estudiantes top

Argentina: Boca beat San Lorenzo, Estudiantes top

Boca Juniors claimed a much-needed 2-0 victory over Buenos Aires rivals San Lorenzo at the Bombonera stadium on Sunday, a result that allowed the team some breathing space after a disappointing Argentine Clausura championship where they never got going. Inspired by the skill of playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme, who returned from injury, Boca picked up [...]

Argentina: Guillermo rejects Boca, stays loyal to Columbus

Argentina: Guillermo rejects Boca, stays loyal to Columbus

Columbus Crew attacking midfielder Guillermo Barros Schelotto has decided to continue to play football and for this reason has turned down the opportunity to become the new coach of Argentine giants Boca Juniors, it was confirmed by the club’s president Jorge Amor Ameal. Because of this ‘El Mellizo’ has been completely discarded as the hunt [...]

Argentina: Luiz Alberto terminates Boca contract

Argentina: Luiz Alberto terminates Boca contract

Brazilian defender Luiz Alberto will return to his homeland after terminating his existing contract with Argentine giants Boca Juniors. At Boca Luiz Alberto was presented with limited opportunities and the fact that the club’s interim coach Roberto Pompei won’t take him into consideration means the Brazilian has no choice but to move elsewhere. “On Tuesday [...]

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