Daily Archives: Friday, 7 November 2008

On the way

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Diego Simeone will manage his last game as River Plate boss this Sunday against Huracán, after admitting in the wake of another spectacular continental elimination, and the worst start to a season in the club’s history, that he can’t stay … Continue reading →

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Apertura ’08: Round 14 fixtures

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Struggling Central kick the weekend off against Lanús, who could add yet another team to the title fray if other results go their way this weekend. Of the sides above the Granate, Newell’s visit Banfield, Tigre are away in the … Continue reading →

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Copa Sudamericana 2008: Boca & River out – the goals

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River Plate followed Boca Juniors out of the Copa Sudamericana last night to emphatically deny CONMEBOL the all-singing, all-dancing, superclásico semi-final they always seem to wish for in this competition. Leading 2-0 at half time and playing well, Diego Simeone’s … Continue reading →

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Not so scary anymore?

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There was a popular belief surrounding South American football until last year. It said that Brazilian club sides taking part in the Copas weren’t afraid of anyone at all, until they came up against Boca Juniors. When they met the … Continue reading →

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