Football in Argentina Superclásico victory boosts Boca’s Copa hopes 25-04-2024 20:16 Boca's 3-2 victory over rivals River was a vindication of the work Diego Martínez has put in to whip the Xeneize into shape since taking over as coach. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Boca’s trip to Bolivia turns into an Odyssey 04-04-2024 00:34 Logistical nightmares for Boca and River, but both return safe from overseas trips with good results from continental competitions. by Dan Edwards
National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice Boca and River pay tribute to disappeared club members 20-03-2024 15:56 Football being one of the standards of identity, both clubs shared the initiative to raise the flags of memory, truth and justice. by Claudio Gómez
HOME BURGLARY Ubaldo Fillol's 1978 World Cup winners' medal stolen 18-03-2024 14:06 Legendary goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol has been robbed of the gold medal he won in the Albiceleste's successful 1978 World Cup campaign.
Lithium in Argentina Lithium permit freeze limited to new projects, says Catamarca 15-03-2024 14:10 Catamarca Province says court ruling to halt the awarding of lithium permits only affects new projects, leaving other firms free to continue producing the metal.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Superclásico takes centre-stage as derby weekend arrives in Argentina 22-02-2024 15:41 The weekend of clásicos is here and fans are licking their lips at the prospect of some tantalising clashes. by Dan Edwards
Football River’s youth production line keeps churning out quality 01-02-2024 12:43 River's pre-season was dominated by the Claudio Echeverri saga, but another few gems – Franco Mastontuano, Agustín Ruberto and Ian Subiabre – seem to have rolled off the famous Millo assembly line. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Man City confirm signing of teenager Claudio Echeverri 25-01-2024 15:40 Teen star set to join Premier League champions, but will remain in Argentina until January next year and complete the season with River.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Familiar tale as football wonderkids are snapped up European clubs 11-01-2024 19:23 So far in January, much of the discussion has revolved around two budding stars who look set to be lost to Argentine football – Valentín Barco and Claudio Echeverri are on their way to Premier League. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Football briefly rears its head amid off-field scheming 08-12-2023 08:38 The action keeps on coming – the acrimonious battle for control of Boca remains in the spotlight, but Copa Liga play-offs and promotion clashes draw the eye back to the pitch. by Dan Edwards
HUMAN RIGHTS & ART Pablo: the disappeared child who walks on waters of River Plate 18-11-2023 07:20 From the Parque de la Memoria in Buenos Aires, an ever steeper path winds up to the shoreline of the River Plate. In the distance, in the water, a child can be seen floating with his back turned, ebbing and flowing with the tide. The story of a unique statue, entitled ‘Reconstrucción del retrato de Pablo Míguez.' by Sabrina Chemen
Football in Argentina Cancel your plans... Argentina's famous 'Round of Clásicos' is back 28-09-2023 08:20 Footballing rivals go head-to-head in the famous ‘Round of Clásicos,’ an invention that ranks right alongside the ballpoint pen, heart transplants and Lionel Messi in the pantheon of great Argentine gifts to the world. by Dan Edwards
Football New coach for Millonarios, but victory song remains the same 28-07-2023 17:31 River Plate clinch the title at the first time of asking with new coach Martín Demichelis. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL A look at Argentina’s Copa Libertadores last-16 competitors 07-07-2023 06:53 Yes, if Boca and River both win all three of their next ties they will meet in the final; and yes, it would be in the Maracaná, but there are plenty of other hopefuls still in the competition – not least Argentinos and Racing. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL In a rush to the not-too distant future 15-06-2023 13:48 Martín Demichelis has River Plate on an imperious path to title, but there’s no rest for anyone in modern football – everyone keeps looking ahead. by Dan Edwards
DERBY MADNESS Superclásico controversy can’t detract from Boca’s failings 11-05-2023 20:43 Put aside the penalty controversy and it’s clear Boca are still not up to the task when facing River – lots for Jorge Almirón to ponder in the weeks and months ahead. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Rookie bosses ready for unpredictable River-Boca Superclásico 04-05-2023 15:14 Nine years and a month have passed since the last time River took to the field against Boca Juniors without Marcelo Gallardo leading them out. But ‘El Muñeco’ is gone now, leaving both sides in the unusual situation of having two rookie coaches centre-stage in Argentina's most celebrated club fixture. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca find relief in Libertadores, River recreate domestic form 19-04-2023 23:45 Victory places Boca's Libertadores quest back on track, but the Xeneize were not the only team in desperate need of a win this week. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Demichelis gives River no reason to regret his appointment 10-03-2023 10:55 How to replace a living club legend, a man who delivered more success than almost any of his predecessors? That was the dilemma River Plate faced this summer after Marcelo Gallardo moved on, but optimism is running high. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA River rev up revamped Monumental, but VAR steals the show 16-02-2023 14:05 Technology is here to stay in football, and it would be naïve to think otherwise. But as the weekend outcry, and a host of similar protests in the Premier League showed, the promised land of a sport without refereeing mistakes seems as much of a utopia as it ever did. by @DanEdwardsGoal
Liga Profesional de Fútbol - LPF New season fails to ignite, despite the warm welcome 02-02-2023 14:19 Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol slumbers back into gear after a long, revelry-filled summer break. by Dan Edwards
ENZO HEADS TO LONDON Chelsea sign Enzo Fernández for 121 million euros 31-01-2023 22:56 Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández gets the move he wanted and signs for Chelsea for a Premier League record fee of 121 million euros.
Football Racing hope to exploit Boca, River turbulence as top-flight returns 26-01-2023 16:25 Uncertainty at Boca and River means that for a change, one of the touted favourites comes from outside the omnipresent Superclásico duo: Fernando Gago’s Racing Club. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Pre-season fails to ignite despite euphoria of World Cup win 13-01-2023 13:21 There are still two weeks to go before the Liga Profesional kicks off again, but the first sneak look at the upcoming Liga Profesional de Fútbol was about as sobering as they get. by Dan Edwards
Qatar 2022 World Cup Álvarez arrives as Messi's partner in crime 14-12-2022 12:00 In 1986, Diego Maradona had Jorge Valdano. Now Lionel Messi has found his own accomplice: Julián Álvarez.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Enzo Fernández provides Argentina with much-needed oxygen 27-11-2022 07:30 Enzo Fernández's 57th-minute introduction coincided with the moment things began to look up for the Albiceleste. Benfica star is living the dream and he is becoming ever more important for Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA River Plate unveil Demichelis as new coach, replacing Gallardo 17-11-2022 10:07 Commanding ex-national team centre back faces the difficult task of succeeding Marcelo Gallardo, who led River through a glorious eight-and-a-half year spell.
BTS SINGER IN B.A. K-pop star Jin performs with Coldplay on 'magical night' in Buenos Aires 29-10-2022 11:43 K-pop superstar Jin draws fans in huge numbers as he performed new single 'The Astronaut' alongside Coldplay at River Plate's Monumental stadium; Performance is last before he heads off to perform mandatory military service.
ARGENTINA 'Ar-JIN-tina'- K-pop star sparks fan craze in Buenos Aires 27-10-2022 14:44 BTS singer and international heart-throb Jin draws thousands of fans to streets in advance of live Coldplay collaboration.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca Juniors take the title as top flight delivers thrilling finale 27-10-2022 09:39 After 26 fixtures and no few twists and turns, Argentina’s league title hinged on five hectic minutes in which everything was on the line. by Dan Edwards
BUENOS AIRES Coldplay lights up Buenos Aires with booming first gig 26-10-2022 19:41 British rock band could be heard far and wide on night one of the group's record-breaking 10-show stop in Buenos Aires.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA With Boca a point clear, top flight is set for a gripping finale 20-10-2022 18:51 End of the league campaign promises a nail-biting finale and the presence of each challenger's nemesis only increases the potential for morbid speculation and outrageous conspiracy theories. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA River Plate bids farewell to 'El Muñeco' in explosive style 17-10-2022 15:42 Monumental bids farewell to departing coach Marcelo Gallardo. 'El Muñeco' announced last Thursday that he will leave the side at the end of his contract in December, ending a massively successful eight-year period.
FOOTBALL Gallardo quits River Plate after glorious eight years in charge 13-10-2022 18:22 ‘El Muñeco’ announces he will step down as coach of the Millionario when his contract ends in December; Coach has won 14 titles during time with River.
Football Higuaín determined to end on high after confirming retirement 03-10-2022 15:20 Gonzalo Higuaín, striker who donned the shirt of clubs including River Plate, Juventus, Real Madrid and Napoli, announces he will retire at the end of the season.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Eduardo Domínguez falls short in Avellaneda 14-07-2022 21:38 Independiente coach gone after barely six months in the hotseat. Argentina’s ‘big give’ are toiling and the reasons behind abrupt changes in the case are clear enough. Could Marcello Gallardo be next? by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Libertadores knockout ties deliver heroes, thrills and surprises 30-06-2022 01:27 Two all-Argentine clashes draw the eye, along with Agustín Ross’s penalty-saving streak. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Top-flight teams try to compete with transfer rumblings 16-06-2022 10:57 The rumblings of the rumour mill are creating some tantalising potential transfers, including Luis Suárez to River and Arturo Vidal to Boca. Meanwhile, Carlos Tevez looks set to step into coaching with Rosario Central. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA New league season gets into the swing of things 09-06-2022 09:53 The dust has barely settled on the Copa de la Liga Profesional and we already have another competition upon us. Whoever is on top once the 27th and final game is played will take the title and succeed River Plate as champions. by Dan Edwards
Music & Culture Coldplay announce eighth show in Buenos Aires as Argentines snap up tickets 30-05-2022 17:10 British band announces eighth show at River Plate's Monumental stadium as fans in Argentina brush aside economic woes to snap up tickets; Gigs on 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' will be classified by multiple sustainability initiatives, including reduction of CO2 emissions and the planting of a tree for each ticket sold.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Tigre stun River, but no justice for Defensa in Copa quarters 12-05-2022 00:38 Plenty of stories in the Copa de la Liga Profesional quarter-finals – none more so than Tigre's shock victory over River Plate in front of a bemused Monumental. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Much-maligned Copa de la Liga Profesional reaches decisive phase 06-05-2022 09:55 Two teams in each group are assured of their place already in the play-offs, while the remaining challengers must wait until Saturday or Sunday evening to find out whether they will be joining them in next week’s quarter-finals. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN SOUTH AMERICA Inconsistency rules for Argentina’s clubs fighting on two fronts 29-04-2022 16:39 Aside from Estudiantes, it's been another week of mixed fortunes for Argentina’s top teams. by Dan Edwards