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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]