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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

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

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

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

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

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.

'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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Superclásico to take centre-stage as derby weekend arrives

18-03-2022 10:56 A fine weekend of football is upon us as Argentina prepares for a tense 48 hours of rivals clashing in clásicos.

by Dan Edwards

Man City sign River Plate forward Julián Álvarez

31-01-2022 13:35 Manchester City confirm signing of Argentina forward Julián Álvarez from River Plate on a five-and-a-half-year deal for a reported fee of US$19 million. The 22-year-old, who has won five senior international caps with Argentina, will remain with River on loan at least until July 2022.