On his way

It was widely accepted before Sunday’s superclásico that the match would be Boca legend Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s last appearance for the club, and now, a couple of days after Colombus Crew’s website claimed to have made his signing official, he’s confirmed that he’s off to MLS with immediate effect. He’ll come face-to-face, at some point, [...]

Short of ideas

That seemed to be the general consensus following the Argentina home-based national side’s goalless draw with Chile in Mendoza. A promising start wasn’t built upon, and some doubts remain about some sections of the squad, against a side who weren’t expected (by the Argentine media at least) to provide too stern a challenge. So, will [...]

Two down…

…Three left. Libertad, the Paraguayan champions who knocked out River en route to the Copa Libertadores semis last year, have put paid to Banfield’s hopes of claiming the trophy with a 1-0 win when they visited El Sur on Wednesday night. Josemir Lujambio missed a penalty in the first half for the hosts, Vladimir Marín [...]