Monthly Archives: August 2008

Angel the golden boy

Posted on Saturday, 23 August 2008 by

Four years ago it was Carlos Tevez, on Saturday Benfica’s Angel Di María secured his place in Argentine football history by becoming the second man to score a gold medal-winning goal for his country in the Olympic Football Tournament. In … Continue reading →

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Going for gold

Posted on Saturday, 23 August 2008 by

In a couple of hours’ time, Argentina will be going for a second gold medal of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games when the men’s football team take on Nigeria, their conquerors in Atlanta 1996, in the OFT final. Argentina are … Continue reading →

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Colón lead the way

Posted on Saturday, 23 August 2008 by

Early leaders Tigre and champions River have yet to play in the third weekend of the Apertura, but on Friday evening Colón lead the league table after a 1-0 win away to Rosario Central for their second win of the … Continue reading →

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Apertura ’08: Round 3 fixtures

Posted on Friday, 22 August 2008 by

The third weekend is already upon us, with Boca returning to league action after their holiday in Catalunya by hosting Lanús. The champions are away to Banfield on Saturday, whilst it’s an all-Santa Fe Province clash between Rosario Central and … Continue reading →

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Copa Sudamericana: Estudiantes through on penalties

Posted on Thursday, 21 August 2008 by

Estudiantes hosted Independiente in the second leg of their Copa Sudamericana first round tie on Wednesday night and overturned a 2-1 loss from the first match to win through 5-4 on penalties after a 2-1 victory on the night gave … Continue reading →

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Nothing to report, and a goal video

Posted on Thursday, 21 August 2008 by

It’s getting on for 2am and the international friendly between Belarus and Argentina on Wednesday evening was so ‘friendly’ that neither side bothered to trouble the opposing goalkeeper unduly, by all reports. I can’t even offer my own opinions on … Continue reading →

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Argentina starting XI vs. Belarus, 20th August 2008

Posted on Wednesday, 20 August 2008 by

To avoid any possible confusion should anyone be typing in terms to search engines looking for Argentine national team news today, I’ll start by pointing out that this has nothing at all to do with the Olympic Football Tournament. Argentina’s senior … Continue reading →

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Olympic Football Tournament: Argentina 3 – 0 Brazil

Posted on Wednesday, 20 August 2008 by

The Olympic Football Tournament is the one international tournament Brazil have never won (of the ones they compete in of course, because obviously they’ve never been crowned champions of Europe or what have you), and it will have to remain … Continue reading →

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Unbridled optimism

Posted on Tuesday, 19 August 2008 by

In the midst of the gloom of a terrible start to the season, Racing have heard some positive talking this week. On Monday, new signing Javier Cámpora arrived from Mexico, amid hopes from the fans that he could be the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 Torneo Apertura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Clásicos, Domestic, Football, Football clubs, Football managers, Juan Manuel Llop, Players, Primera A, Racing Club, Transfers | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Apertura ’08: Round 2 goals

Posted on Monday, 18 August 2008 by

The goals from the second weekend of Torneo Apertura action are online now (with Newell’s vs. Boca to follow on Wednesday night), and can be viewed through the TN sportsblog by clicking here. Read on, as usual, for the running … Continue reading →

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