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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

COLOMBIAN ARMY

River Plate star Quintero demands answers from Colombia over missing father

31-12-2019 12:03 Star uses Twitter to demand answers from Colombia's new Army chief over fate of his father, who went missing almost 25 years ago during military service.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Leverkusen signs Exequiel Palacios from River Plate

17-12-2019 23:50 Reports in Germany say Leverkusen profiting from financial difficulties at Argentine side, and will pay 22 million euros (US$24.5 million) for the player’s transfer.

BLOOMBERG

Political swing hits Glencore partner at top soy plant

06-12-2019 10:04 Upcoming change of government leaves nation’s top shipper of soybean meal and oil in a financial bind.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Gallardo ponders future after River’s dramatic Libertadores defeat

30-11-2019 09:28 Last weekend’s Libertadores loss to Flamengo will barely taint El Muñeco’s sparkling legacy. Now he has to decide if he has the appetite to go again, or take his chances in Europe.

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

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

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

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Boca thrashes River 5-0 in first female Superclásico

25-09-2019 09:09 Veteran Fanny Rodríguez scores hat-trick for the hosts at La Bombonera in front of around 2,000 fans, as women's league kicks off.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Regular supporters suffer as hooligans, security forces turn Lanús into a warzone

21-09-2019 11:37 Policing football in Buenos Aires Province is difficult, sure, but violence will only be eradicated by consistent, systematic policies – not big shows of force.

by Dan Edwards

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

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.

Coldest night of the year

In Buenos Aires at least 1,000 people spent the coldest night of the year outside

04-07-2019 18:24 River Plate’s Monumental Stadium opened its doors to the homeless while temperatures remain under 5°C in the city.

Recopa Sudamericana

River Plate clinch Recopa Sudamericana title in dramatic fashion

31-05-2019 06:29 Millo defeat Athletico Paranaense with two dramatic goals in injury time, avoiding penalty shoot-out and securing coach Marcelo Gallardo's 10th title with the club.

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

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

Armani catches Sampaoli’s eye for Argentina

14-04-2018 11:06 Just 12 months ago, River’s goalkeeper was being tipped to play for Colombia at this year’s World Cup. Now, he looks to be on the brink of a call-up to the Argentina squad – particularly after impressing in last weekend’s clash against Racing.

by Dan Edwards

ABUSE ALLEGATIONS

Shocking claims emerge as child abuse scandal in sport widens

07-04-2018 10:30 The case has now snowballed into a giant scandal, with allegations now coming to light involving River Plate, Temperley and Argentina’s gymnastics squad.

SEXUAL ABUSE IN SPORTS

Argentina's gymnastic squad faces criminal complaint over sexual abuse allegations

04-04-2018 11:03 The complaint comes just days after allegations that three youth players at River Plate football club were sexually abused and that a child prostitution ring operated at Independiente Club.

ANOTHER CHILD SEX ABUSE SCANDAL

Three youth players sexually abused at River: report

02-04-2018 13:37 Following the recent revelations of a child prostitution ring at the Independiente football club, the iconic River Plate club is now in a similar position.

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