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Peculiar payments

Massa raises questions over AySA-Boca contract

17-01-2020 17:24 State-owned waterworks company paid football club around two million pesos a year for perks, contract shows.

EX-ROMA STAR

World Cup winner De Rossi leaves Boca, retires from football

06-01-2020 19:27 De Rossi played only seven matches for the Buenos Aires outfit, scoring once, but said he needed to return home for family reasons.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

New beginnings, and no little rebuilding, ahead for ‘Big Five’

21-12-2019 12:33 The turn of the year will see Argentina’s biggest clubs line up with a host of new players, new coaches and, in some cases, even new presidents sitting in the boardroom.

by Dan Edwards

BOCA JNRS ELECTIONS

Riquelme beats Maradona as Boca Juniors elect new president

09-12-2019 17:10 Ticket headed by Jorge Ameal wins 52.8 percent of the vote from Boca's 84,000 members, bringing legendary playmaker into the Xeneize's hierarchy.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

No love lost in Boca Jnrs bitter election battle

07-12-2019 12:12 Xeneize idol Juan Román Riquelme turned the club’s universe on its head – now we’ll find out how much weight his name carries.

by Dan Edwards

BOCA ELECTIONS

Political football: Riquelme and Maradona carry old feud into Boca election

06-12-2019 22:22 The 80,000 Boca members can vote at the club's famous Bombonera stadium on Sunday in a ballot that could bring a second defeat for Mauricio Macri in less than two months.

BOCA ELECTIONS

Boca legend Riquelme shakes up club’s elections

23-11-2019 10:03 Dynasty first formed when Macri came to the Xeneize presidency in 1995 is under threat, after retired playmaker jumps into club politics.

by Dan Edwards

FIREFIGHTING

Fighting fire with fútbol

04-11-2019 16:18 The volunteer firefighters of La Boca hosted their peers from the New York Fire Department for a weekend of food, wine and, of course, football, as they remembered Sergio Villanueva, their fallen Argentine comrade who lost his life on September 11, 2001.

by Carly Graf

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Marcelo Gallardo continues to haunt Boca as inquest gets underway

25-10-2019 07:00 Five times Boca have lined up against Marcelo Gallardo, with three different coaches, in cup competition. And five times they have ended up on the losing side.

by Dan Edwards

Superclásico

Boca huff and puff but River march on to Libertadores final

22-10-2019 23:48 Home side's 1-0 win at La Bombonera not enough to prevent arch-rivals qualifying for final in Santiago, thanks to a 2-1 aggregate victory.

COPA LIBERTADORES

River favourites as Boca bids for comeback in Libertadores clash

22-10-2019 07:30 Xeneize hoping a fierce crowd at La Bombonera will inspire them to a memorable comeback. Arch-rivals arrive for second leg with two-goal lead, with security officials warning home fans not to seek "revenge."

COPA LIBERTADORES

Boca get into the mystic ahead of clash with River

19-10-2019 11:06 Xeneize looking to an astrologer in their quest to overcome their arch-rivals in the second leg of the upcoming Copa Libertadores semi-final.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES

Timid Boca play straight into River’s hands

05-10-2019 10:29 River stroll to victory in Libertadores semi first leg. Now, the Xeneize need to stop complaining about VAR and focus on how they can defeat what may be the continent’s best footballing side.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES SUPERCLÁSICO

Boca hit out at River 'diving' and VAR following Copa Libertadores loss

02-10-2019 16:54 Gustavo Alfaro and Ramón Ábila accuse River players of diving, following Boca's 2-0 Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg loss at Monumental.

COPA LIBERTADORES SUPERCLÁSICO

Advantage River: Hosts defeat Boca 2-0 in first leg of Libertadores semi

01-10-2019 23:46 Rafael Borré's VAR-assisted penalty gives Millo perfect start at the Monumental, before Ignacio Fernández slots home in the second half. Xeneize have it all to do in second leg at La Bombonera in three weeks.

COPA LIBERTADORES

River set for semi-final clash with Boca in Libertadores

30-09-2019 16:12 Argentina's biggest rivals will renew hostilities in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, with the embers of last year's all-Argentine final still smouldering.

FILM REVIEW

Review: New documentary shines fresh light on Maradona's mythic tale

30-09-2019 07:30 From a god to a devil – Asif Kapadia's absorbing and exhaustive new film shines new light on one of Argentina's most iconic figures: Diego Armando Maradona. It airs in Argentina on October 2 on DirecTV.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Boca, River set to write a fresh chapter of ancient rivalry

28-09-2019 04:24 Tuesday’s Libertadores semi-final clash promises much – and Boca will clearly be hoping to hit back following their devastating final defeat in Madrid last year.

by Dan Edwards

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Boca thrashes River 5-0 in first female Superclásico

25-09-2019 09:09 Veteran Fanny Rodríguez scores hat-trick for the hosts at La Bombonera in front of around 2,000 fans, as women's league kicks off.

LOCAL FOOTBALL

Ex-Boca star Juan Román Riquelme announces La Bombonera testimonial

20-09-2019 12:55 Former Boca Juniors and Argentina star will be honoured with a testimonial at La Bombonera in December, more than five years after midfielder's retirement.

FOOTBALL

Safety-first Superclásico fails to live up to expectations

07-09-2019 01:56 Amid all the hype, publicity and, occasionally, grim apocalyptic undertones afforded to each Superclásico, it is easy to sometimes forget that under it all is a simple football match.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES

It's happening again: Boca, River set for another Libertadores clash

29-08-2019 22:32 Yes, it's another Superclásico – this time in the semi-finals.

COURTS

Jonathan Fabbro handed 14 years in jail for sexual abuse of niece

29-08-2019 14:58 Former Boca Juniors and River Plate star found guilty of at least five counts of "severely outrageous sexual abuse” against his niece and goddaughter between 2015 and 2017.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Boca and River on course for another Libertadores Superclásico

24-08-2019 12:27 Both Buenos Aires giants dispatched their quarter-final rivals with ease in this week’s first legs to inch closer to another blockbuster last-four clash.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

1986 World Cup winner 'Tata' Brown dead aged 62

13-08-2019 09:39 Known to his friends as 'Tata,' Brown made 36 appearances for Argentina and scored the first goal in their 3-2 World Cup final victory over West Germany in 1986.

FOOTBALL

Cristian Pavón leaves Boca for MLS side LA Galaxy

09-08-2019 10:06 Argentine winger moves on loan from Boca Juniors in one of the biggest player acquisitions in recent Major League Soccer history. Among his new teammates? Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Boca-River clash in sight as Brazilian teams shine in Libertadores

02-08-2019 12:49 Brazilian teams are performing strongly in the Copa Libertadores – but local eyes will be drawn toward a potential semi-final clash between arch-rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Daniele De Rossi: "My goal is to win everything with Boca"

30-07-2019 09:07 Legendary 36-year-old Italian says he can't wait to play at the Bombonera, as Daniel Angelici unveils new star signing at press conference.

De Rossi

Italian star De Rossi arrives in Buenos Aires, swarmed by Boca fans

25-07-2019 15:55 The Italian defensive midfielder Daniele De Rossi who played with AS Roma for 18 years arrived at Ezeiza International Airport Thursday morning to join Boca Juniors.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

'Everything is 99% agreed' with Daniele De Rossi, says Boca president

19-07-2019 16:21 "De Rossi is going to be a Boca player," declares confident Boca Juniors chief.

FOOTBALL

Ex-Albiceleste coach Carlos Bilardo 'in a serious condition' after brain surgery

19-07-2019 13:03 81-year-old, who led the Albiceleste to World Cup glory in 1986, was taken into intensive care on Wednesday, after undergoing severe medical procedure for second time in little more than a month.

ARGENTINE SUPERLIGA

Benfica's Eduardo Salvio signs three-year deal with Boca Juniors

19-07-2019 10:18 Argentine international has signed a three-year contract with Boca Juniors, ending a long stint in Europe, the Portuguese club announced.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Reports: Ex-Roma star Daniele De Rossi to sign for Boca Juniors

18-07-2019 13:34 Legendary 35-year-old Italian, who was controversially let loose by his hometown club after 18 seasons, will reportedly sign contract worth US$560,000, according to reports in Italy.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Injury-stricken Gago hopes move to Vélez will put past behind him

13-07-2019 10:23 Still only 33, former Real Madrid, Valencia and Roma star has played just 39 club games in the last three years. Will Fernando’s fresh start help him rebuild his career?

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES FINAL

River Plate, Boca Juniors gear up for ‘weird’ Copa Libertadores final

08-12-2018 12:23 Pitting Argentina’s two greatest rivals against each other – competing for South America’s most prestigious club prize – in Spain has proven controversial, with both clubs expressing their disapproval. But the game is going ahead.

COPA LIBERTADORES FINAL

Downpours, intrepid travellers and heart-friendly commentaries

17-11-2018 14:06 Round one of the Superclásico to end all Superclásicos did not disappoint. And there’s still at least 90 more minutes to go in this epic battle for the Libtertadores crown.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES FINAL

Never mind the antics, here’s the Superclásico final

10-11-2018 09:34 The build-up to the Superclásico to end all Superclásicos has been exhausting. But now, it’s finally here. This Saturday, Boca and River clash at the Bombonera in the first leg of a mouthwatering Copa Libertadores final.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES

The kind of final dreams (and nightmares) are made of

03-11-2018 08:44 For the next month, every other issue will pale into insignificance compared to the importance of two football matches to be played at opposing ends of the Argentine capital in November.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES

Contrasting fortunes for Boca, River in Libertadores semi-final first legs

27-10-2018 07:37 The chance of a much-anticipated – and much-feared – Superclásico showdown in the final of the region’s most important club competition looks slightly more improbable.

by Dan Edwards

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Boca’s financial firepower places club in a league of its own

28-07-2018 09:01 The Xeneize have a budget that dwarfs anything their competitors can muster, leaving the rest of the Superliga’s clubs shopping around in the bargain basement, funded by sales.

by Dan Edwards

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Argentine clubs battle for Copa Libertadores

12-05-2018 12:38 After Boca Juniors took the league, several other teams battled for spots in international competition. River Plate practically out. Racing and Talleres skirmishing for Libertadores glory.

by Dan Edwards

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Off-form Boca have chance to take a giant step toward securing Superliga title

05-05-2018 02:14 Most sides have two matches left, but the suspension of Boca’s clash against Gimnasia last weekend due to torrential rain leaves the blue and yellows with an extra game to make up.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

When a rain cancellation sparks conspiracy

05-05-2018 02:06 The postponement of Boca’s clash against Gimnasia in La Plata sparked lurid claims. The credibility gap that surrounds local football provides the most fertile of breeding grounds for accusations of corruption and manipulation.

by Dan Edwards

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

The thankless task of life between the posts

28-04-2018 13:38 He’s 22 and Boca’s number one, yet Agustín Rossi was mocked and jeered after his error against Palmeiras this week in a crucial Copa Libertadores clash. Hardly ever praised and always under pressure, who’d want to be a goalkeeper?

by Dan Edwards

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Boca: top of the league yet caught in a crisis

07-04-2018 10:07 They are streaks ahead in the Superliga title race and defeated their closest rivals last weekend in the dying minutes of the match. But somehow, the Xeneize are surrounded by discontent. How has it come to this?

by Dan Edwards

The essential summary

Weekend Football Round-up: Centurión in hot water, Boca slump

19-03-2018 19:49 The Racing midfielder followed up a resounding 5-0 win on Sunday by getting pulled over and trying to bribe a couple officers. You know, a typical Monday morning. Plus, do we have a title race?

by Jacob Meschke

SUPERCOPA FINAL

River show Boca their trophy-winning spirit

17-03-2018 12:22 Not since 1976 had Boca and River faced off in an official final. The Xeneize were firm favourites, but as so often happens in a one-off clash, Marcelo Gallardo’s men gleefully threw the formbook out of the window.

by Dan Edwards

Supercopa Argentina 2018

River Plate beat rivals Boca Juniors to win Supercopa Argentina

16-03-2018 17:25 In perhaps the most important football match in Argentina this year, the in-form Xeneize were no match for a surprisingly ruthless and effective Millonarios side.

by Jacob Meschke

SUPERLIGA RETURNS

Boca storm on as rest of ‘Big Five’ drop points

03-02-2018 12:21 Goals, marginal decisions, comebacks bomb threats and bruises (to bodies and egos) – the Superliga’s first round of fixtures after the summer holidays didn’t disappoint.

by Dan Edwards