Torneo Apertura 2008: the fixtures in full

Posted on Wednesday, 2 July 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

The full fixture list for the Primera División A Torneo Apertura 2008 has been released. Thanks to Seba for posting the fixtures when they were first announced in a comment last night. Read on for the ‘HEGS-approved’ official list, with all the clásicos highlighted.

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Transfer talk

Posted on Wednesday, 2 July 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

Two transfer signings involving Spanish clubs have also involved Argentines today, with one rather more polemic than the other. Jonás Gutiérrez, having impressed at Real Mallorca and broken into the selección, has followed compatriots Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano and Julio Arca (among others) to England, where he signs for Newcastle United. Recreativo Huelva, meanwhile, are [...]

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All the ups and downs

Posted on Wednesday, 2 July 2008 by hastaelgolsiempre

With the completion at the weekend of the Promociónes, the 2007-2008 season is now complete in Argentina. Racing, of course, are the most notable survivors of the relegations playoffs, but there have been shocks in other divisions with little-fancied All Boys winning the Primera B championship, and Nueva Chicago losing their playoff to fall down [...]

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