COPA LIBERTADORES Libertadores: River's heroics fall just short, timid Boca fail to get going Today 01:25 Any hopes (or fears) of a repeat of 2018's Superclásico Copa Libertadores were extinguished over the course of 48 hours this week. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Santos beat Boca to secure all-Brazil Copa Libertadores final 13-01-2021 23:40 Santos defeated Boca Juniors 3-0 to set up an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final after a one-sided semi-final victory in São Paulo on Wednesday.
COPA LIBERTADORES Palmeiras into Libertadores final after VAR thwarts River 13-01-2021 10:19 River dominate semi-final second leg at a empty Allianz Parque stadium in São Paulo, but are twice denied a legendary comeback by controversial VAR decisions.
COPA LIBERTADORES Boca, Santos play out tense Copa Libertadores stalemate 06-01-2021 23:16 Xenieze and Santos out a tense 0-0 draw at an empty Bombonera stadium in their Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg tie.
2021: THE YEAR IN PREVIEW What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2021 02-01-2021 08:57 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in the next 12 months. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Argentine sides remain in running as Copa Libertadores nears end 12-12-2020 10:00 By the time the Libertadores finally bids farewell to 2020 on the eve of Christmas Eve, there will be at least one Argentine team among South America's four top sides. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Racing end Flamengo's Copa Libertadores defence with penalty shoot-out win 02-12-2020 13:24 Flamengo's defence of their Copa Libertadores title has ended at the last 16 stage, after the Brazilian giants crashed out on penalties at the hands of Racing Club.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Renewal and re-invention: the secret to Gallardo’s success at River 03-10-2020 10:08 Coaching in the Primera División, even at one of the nation's top clubs, is often a thankless task, and one that only gets harder the longer one occupies a place on the bench. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Argentine sides return to action in Copa Libertadores 17-09-2020 23:52 All five of Argentina's Copa Libertadores participants were back in action in the continental competition this week, dusting off the cobwebs after the extended, seemingly endless absence forced upon them by the coronavirus pandemic. by Dan Edwards
Football Copa Libertadores restarts despite coronavirus risks 16-09-2020 15:19 Six months after it was stopped by the coronavirus pandemic, the Copa Libertadores restarted on Tuesday with teams at different levels of readiness.
COPA & CORONAVIRUS Libertadores ties in doubt as 18 Boca players test positive for virus 05-09-2020 09:34 Wth Boca's first match against Paraguay’s Libertad less than two weeks away, serious doubts have emerged over how the club will be able to fulfil their fixtures. by Dan Edwards
Coronavirus pandemic Boca Juniors reveal positive virus tests for 18 players 03-09-2020 16:35 Boca reveals 18 players have tested positive for the coronavirus, just two weeks before restarting their Copa Libertadores campaign. President Fernández casts doubt over whether games will go ahead.
RIVER REDEVELOPMENT River to play away from Monumetal, stadium to be redeveloped 06-08-2020 15:20 River Plate have announced they will redevelop of their emblematic Monumental stadium and its pitch, raising questions over where it will play its upcoming Copa Libertadores matches.
COPA LIBERTADORES Fernández questions if local clubs should play in Copa Libertadores 30-07-2020 23:14 President asks if local clubs should be travelling to participate in the region’s most prestigious football tournament, given the advance of Covid-19 in Latin America.
Stranded fans Colombian fans trapped in Argentina struggle to return amid pandemic 15-04-2020 11:45 15 football-crazy Independiente de Medellín fans are trapped in a hotel in Buenos Aires, unable to return to their homes in Colombia.
Coronavirus pandemic South American World Cup qualifiers, Copa Libertadores match postponed 13-03-2020 09:01 FIFA postpones upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers due to the coronavirus crisis, while CONMEBOL pulls Libertadores matches.
Coronavirus Outbreak Lollapalooza among shows postponed by officials due to coronavirus 12-03-2020 14:13 Football, concerts, and public demonstrations are being cancelled and suspended as public officials advise against gathering of large crowds.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Tevez assures Boca fans he'll be staying 'for a while' 11-03-2020 16:05 After the Xeneize trumph in the Superliga and a win in the Copa Libertadores, 36-year-old veteran forward assures his fans he'll be staying at his beloved club for a little while yet.
Copa Libertadores Copa Libertadores takes full attention after end of Superliga 09-03-2020 14:10 Copa Libertadores gaining the full attention after the last round of the Superliga.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL River bid to complete Gallardo’s CV as Superliga returns 25-01-2020 11:17 Almost half the Superliga kicks off the new year dreaming of glory, but the 'Millo' know that just seven games separate them from domestic glory. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Late goals condemn River to defeat in dramatic Copa Libertadores final 23-11-2019 20:02 Brazil’s Flamengo break Millo hearts, after Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa scores two late goals to win the Copa Libertadores in dramatic fashion.
COPA LIBERTADORES River play for Gallardo's legacy in Copa Libertadores final 22-11-2019 07:30 At age 43, Gallardo is River's most successful coach with 10 titles, including two Libertadores crowns. He is already a club hero regardless of what happens in Saturday's final.
COPA LIBERTADORES Marcelo Gallardo leads irrepressible River to another shot at glory 22-11-2019 07:00 Saturday's first one-off Copa Libertadores final will be an intriguing clash between two of South America's biggest, most talented clubs. Flamengo are looking to end their drought – while River and Marcelo Gallardo want to take one more step towards immortality. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES River and Flamengo in Lima for Copa Libertadores final 21-11-2019 13:04 For the first time in the Copa's 58-year history, the final is a single match. Marcelo Gallardo's side are seeking their fifth crown, after winning the competition in 1986, 1996, 2015 and 2018
COPA LIBERTADORES Fans lose out again in last-minute Libertadores final switch 09-11-2019 11:58 The one-off Copa Libertadores final already excluded loyal supporters from the chance of seeing their heroes in action in the biggest game of the year. This latest switch only rubs that fact even harder. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Copa Libertadores final moved from Santiago to Lima by CONMEBOL 06-11-2019 09:27 One-leg final clash between River Plate of Argentina and Brazil's Flamengo remains scheduled for November 23, but it will now take place in Peru's capital instead of Santiago's Estadio Nacional stadium.
COPA LIBERTADORES CONMEBOL to review Santiago venue for Copa Libertadores final 04-11-2019 17:35 Region's football chiefs will meet Tuesday with the presidents of Libertadores finalists, River Plate and Flamengo, to review plans for this month's showpiece final following deadly protests in the Chilean capital.
COPA LIBERTADORES Copa Libertadores final once more troubles South America 31-10-2019 17:02 One year on, South American football faces a familiar question: Where will the final of Copa Libertadores be played?
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
Football CONMEBOL picks Maracanã for 2020 Copa Libertadores final 18-10-2019 08:17 Governing body also says the 2020 final of the Copa Sudamericana will be played at the Mario Kempes stadium in Córdoba.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.