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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

Cardona and Barrios

Boca sidelines players accused of physical abuse

17-01-2018 14:14 Cardona and Wilmar are accused of "threats, violence and illegitimate deprivation of freedom" against two female plaintiffs.

National icon

Tevez close to Boca Juniors return: report

05-01-2018 19:29 Tévez has even negotiated what jersey he will wear for what would be his third stint at the Buenos Aires club: number 32.