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Boca must stop treading water after death of Libertadores dream

09-11-2023 17:19 A painful defeat in Rio de Janeiro spelled the end for Jorge Almirón and has left behind a lingering question: where do Boca go from here?

by Dan Edwards

Macri challenges Riquelme in battle for control of Boca Juniors

08-11-2023 21:43 Former president Mauricio Macri will run for the vice-presidency of Boca Juniors in the December 2 club elections, directly challenging Juan Román Riquelme's leadership of iconic club.

Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras on penalties to reach Libertadores final

06-10-2023 11:29 Goalkeeper Sergio Romero was the hero as Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras 4-2 on penalties to set up a clash with Brazilian club Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final.

Stars deliver as 10-man Boca edge through to Libertadores final

06-10-2023 11:23 What is this Boca Juniors team? One that never, ever says die – and one you most definitely do not want to tangle with from the penalty spot.

by Dan Edwards

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

Edison 'El Matador' Cavani arrives at La Bombonera

31-07-2023 18:38 At 36 years old, the relentless Uruguayan goalscorer Édinson Cavani is hoping to push Boca Juniors forward and delight La Bombonera.

Boca star Sebastián Villa found guilty of assaulting ex-partner

02-06-2023 22:08 Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastián Villa has played his last game for the club after a court found him guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in April 2020.

Superclásico controversy can’t detract from Boca’s failings

11-05-2023 20:43 Put aside the penalty controversy and it’s clear Boca are still not up to the task when facing River – lots for Jorge Almirón to ponder in the weeks and months ahead.

by Dan Edwards

Football isn’t all plaques and parades – there’s plenty of struggle too

31-03-2023 14:22 Argentina’s national team has an easy and over-celebratory week, but a look at the domestic game shows that football is still dominated by struggle and disappointment.

by Dan Edwards

Boca coach Ibarra sacked days before Copa Libertadores opener

28-03-2023 22:25 Hugo Ibarra was sacked as head coach of Boca Juniors on Tuesday after a run of poor results and performances.

Pre-season fails to ignite despite euphoria of World Cup win

13-01-2023 13:21 There are still two weeks to go before the Liga Profesional kicks off again, but the first sneak look at the upcoming Liga Profesional de Fútbol was about as sobering as they get.

by Dan Edwards

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

One dead, more than 100 injured amid chaos at Gimnasia-Boca match

07-10-2022 09:14 One person died of a cardiac arrest on Thursday following violent clashes that started outside a football match on the outskirts of Buenos Aires before spilling into the stadium and onto the pitch, authorities said.

Visiting celebrities give Buenos Aires' hotels and restaurants a boost

26-09-2022 11:38 The new Buenos Aires experience combines luxury with tradition – visiting celebrities from the world of cinema and music are drawing the eye during their visits to Argentina's capital.

by Giselle Leclercq

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

Battaglia pays the price as harmless Boca crash out of Libertadores

07-07-2022 01:03 Xeneize boss sacked by club, becoming the sixth subsequent coaching appointment to pay the price for failing to reclaim the Copa.

by Dan Edwards

Top-flight teams try to compete with transfer rumblings

16-06-2022 10:57 The rumblings of the rumour mill are creating some tantalising potential transfers, including Luis Suárez to River and Arturo Vidal to Boca. Meanwhile, Carlos Tevez looks set to step into coaching with Rosario Central.

by Dan Edwards

New league season gets into the swing of things

09-06-2022 09:53 The dust has barely settled on the Copa de la Liga Profesional and we already have another competition upon us. Whoever is on top once the 27th and final game is played will take the title and succeed River Plate as champions.

by Dan Edwards

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

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