Daily Archives: Sunday, 7 October 2007

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 … Continue reading

Posted in 2007 Torneo Apertura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Boca Juniors, Clásicos, Daniel Passarella, Domestic, Fixtures, Football, Football clubs, Football managers, Miguel Angel Russo, Primera A, Results, River Plate, Superclásico | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

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 … Continue reading

Posted in 2007 Torneo Apertura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Colón de Santa Fé, Domestic, Football, Football clubs, Gimnasia Jujuy, Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, Primera A, Racing Club, Results, Rosario Central, San Martín de San Juan | 1 Comment

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 … Continue reading

Posted in Argentine football, Argentines abroad, Carlos Tevez, Football, Football awards, Lionel Messi, Players, Results, Sergio Agüero | 8 Comments