The run continues

So the pattern of River Plate’s season goes on - as does their recent record against their most hated rivals. Battered 4-1 away by Argentinos in midweek, they played the champions of South America off the pitch back in the Monumental on Sunday, to such a convincing extent that the crowd (and the fans I [...]

The century

Facundo Sava can wake up on Sunday a happy man. For one thing, he rescued Racing from what would have been, frankly, an embarrassing home loss to Central on Saturday. For another, the goals he did it with - in the 33rd minutes of each half - were his 99th and 100th goals in Argentine [...]

Carlitos and Cruz

For once, an Argentine forward who isn’t Lio Messi has been making headlines in Europe. Of course, that may be because Barcelona don’t play until tomorrow. But anyway.
Carlos Tevez wasn’t exactly unpopular with Manchester United followers before today, but if there were any doubts, they’ve been erased now. Tevez scored a magnificent goal and was [...]