News of players

Fernando Báez Sosa murder trial delayed until early 2023

21-10-2021 14:02 Eight rugby players accused of the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, the 20-year-old law student beaten to death near a Villa Gesell night club in January 2020, will not stand trial until early 2023 after court says it has “no room in the timetable.”

by Leonardo Nieva

SEXUAL ABUSE IN SPORT

Venezuelan footballers denounce sexual abuse by former coach

06-10-2021 09:51 Twenty-four of Venezuela's top football players denounce alleged sexual abuse by their former coach Kenneth Zseremeta, whom they describe as a "monster" in a statement posted on social media.

RUGBY

Players need rest, says Pumas coach Ledesma

04-10-2021 13:07 Exhausted Pumas squad needs rest after playing for almost 12 months straight, coach Mario Ledesma said after Saturday's 32-17 Rugby Championship loss to the Wallabies.

COVID RUGBY BAN

Pumas coach says 'rules were clear' after players barred for virus breach

01-10-2021 01:25 Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says six players barred from their clash on Saturday against the Wallabies after breaking coronavirus regulations will be dealt with once the Rugby Championship ends, adding: "The rules were clear."

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

Six Pumas players barred from Wallabies clash after Covid breach

30-09-2021 16:10 Argentina's Rugby Championship clash with Australia was thrown into chaos Thursday after six players were ruled out for breaching coronavirus restrictions with an unauthorised trip to a health retreat.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Boca players questioned by Brazilian police after Libertadores brawl

21-07-2021 15:28 Boca players and staff quizzed by police at visit Belo Horizonte police station after chaotic end to Tuesday night's Copa Libertadores last-16 clash against Atlético Mineiro.

The Covid Copa

Brazil's players say 'against Copa América' but won't boycott event

09-06-2021 09:23 Players from Brazilian national team say they are against playing the troubled Copa América in their country, but will not boycott the tournament. Strong criticism of CONMEBOL.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

AFA’s restrictions may prove too little, too late for local football

10-04-2021 08:28 A costly shutdown looks inevitable for Argentina’s top flight, after more than 100 players test positive for Covid-19.

by Dan Edwards

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.

Football in chaos

South American footballers seek full pay amid coronavirus

02-04-2020 18:03 As players around Europe accept pay cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic, some of their less-well-compensated South American counterparts are fighting for every penny.

Sport chaos

Isolated abroad, footballers learn to deal without the game

29-03-2020 20:33 The riches, glamour and glory of playing football in front of packed stadiums attracts the world's top players across borders but with the European game in lockdown, many have been left isolated from their families.