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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

Hooligans spoil Argentina’s proud footballing tradition

08-12-2018 09:14 Argentina’s proud soccer tradition has been sullied by its fervent, fanatical fans.

COPA LIBERTADORES FINAL

CONMEBOL fails players and fans with Libertadores final switch

08-12-2018 08:42 The tournament named after the liberators of South America from Spanish rule is now reliant on the old colonial conqueror.

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

Gallardo proves his worth again as River go marching on in the Libertadores

06-10-2018 09:38 Gallardo recognised that the moment called not for another forward, but a master locksmith to ease open the door to the net.

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

SOUTH AMERICAN FOOTBALL

Lanús suffer 1-0 defeat in first leg of ‘Brazil v Argentina’ Copa Libertadores final clash

23-11-2017 09:29 A stormy encounter in Porto Alegre was settled seven minutes from time when Cicero pounced on a headed knockdown by Jael.