News of copa argentina

Paredes steps up to keep Xeneize dreams alive

22-10-2026 17:57 The big games are not letting up for Boca. But that’s exactly what the Xeneize and its dynamic young team want.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES

Argentina’s Libertadores candidates look to break Brazil’s hold on Copa

14-08-2026 07:17 Almost eight years have passed since an Argentina side lifted the Copa Libertadores and this season, for the first time since 2014, neither Boca or River are contenders for the continental title.

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Boca Juniors confirm departure of head coach Claudio Úbeda

02-06-2026 22:54 Xeneize will renew head coach's contract when it ends on June 30.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Eduardo Coudet makes impressive start at River

10-04-2026 07:48 River are in the Copa Sudamericana for the first time since winning it in 2014 in Marcelo Gallardo’s first year in charge, a title which kickstarted one of the greatest coaching tenures in history. Now, his replacement would love to launch a dynasty of his own, with the cup as a launching pad.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Independiente Rivadavia win first-ever Copa Argentina title in dramatic final

06-11-2025 16:16 Mendoza side overcome two red cards and a last-minute equaliser from Argentinos Juniors to see off rivals 5-3 on penalties after 2-2 draw in normal time; First-ever Copa Argentina for Independiente Rivadavia, who will compete in next year’s Copa Libertadores.

Football in Argentina

Racing ramp up the intensity for crunch set of fixtures

26-09-2025 10:09 Gustavo Costas and Racing Club are in a period that could make or break their entire season.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Violence has no place in football, but clubs have responsibility

28-08-2025 13:42 The disgraceful scenes during and after Independiente's aborted Copa Sudamericana clash against Universidad de Chile have brought both clubs and football in South America into severe disrepute.

by Dan Edwards

Hooligan violence

Detained Chileans freed two days after football fan brawl in Argentina

22-08-2025 17:24 Authorities releases 104 Chileans detained following a bloody brawl that erupted during Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Racing and Vélez leave fans singing in the rain

21-08-2025 19:04 Two sides battle through the wind and puddles to set up a mouth-watering Copa Libertadores quarter-final tie.

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES

Copa Libertadores opens group phase in typically explosive fashion

03-04-2025 00:16 It's likely too early to tell, but are we witnessing a changing of the guard in South American football?

by Dan Edwards

Football in Argentina

Time will tell if money talks in top flight

30-01-2025 23:38 One of the joys of this league, after all, is its ability to constantly surprise us.

by Dan Edwards

Liga Profesional de Fútbol

New season, more teams, new stars, same dream

24-01-2025 06:40 After a lively start to the transfer window in Argentina, there’s certainly no shortage of contenders for this year’s title(s).

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

World champions, big names sign up for Argentina’s top flight

22-01-2025 14:45 New footballing season set to kick off with 30 teams battling it out for glory.

THE MAGIC OF FOOTBALL

Joy, ecstasy, relief – and so many tears

29-11-2024 12:00 The tens of thousands of Academia fans who travelled to Paraguay for the Copa Sudamericana final all had one singular goal: to see Racing Club win a continental crown for the first time since 1988. And our dream came true.

by Dan Edwards