Monthly Archives: January 2009

Yet another draw

Posted on Saturday, 31 January 2009 by

The national Under 20s played their first match of the final group in the Sudamericano Sub 20 on Saturday evening, and yet again – like four of their five first round matches – they drew. This time Paraguay were the opponents.

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Competitive football at last!

Posted on Friday, 30 January 2009 by

Proper football has returned to Argentina with the start of the qualifying rounds for the 2009 Copa Libertadores de América. Estudiantes de La Plata travelled to Lima where they met Sporting Cristal, former finalists of this competition but for now … Continue reading →

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River lose one, and draw on the pitch, but may get a new player

Posted on Thursday, 29 January 2009 by

Wednesday brought the news that Cristian Fabbiani will be staying with Newell’s Old Boys after his attempted signing by River Plate finally fell through, and a late equaliser ensured they could only draw with San Lorenzo in their final Torneo … Continue reading →

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Argentina squad vs France and the Under 20s progress

Posted on Wednesday, 28 January 2009 by

Tuesday saw Diego Maradona name his second Argentina squad, in preparation for the friendly against France in Marseilles on the 11th of February. For the first time Lionel Messi was called up by El Diego – as was my mate Carlos … Continue reading →

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Who’s in charge here?

Posted on Tuesday, 27 January 2009 by

Newell’s Old Boys continue to be beset by problems created by their hooligan gang. On Monday a group of 25 – 30 barra bravas invaded the club’s premises – some carrying firearms – and threatened club members and staff who … Continue reading →

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Argentines Abroad: 24th & 25th Jan 2009

Posted on Monday, 26 January 2009 by

It was a relatively quiet weekend for Argentina’s representatives in the exterior in the week prior to the announcement of Diego Maradona’s squad for the friendly with France (which is announced on Tuesday and will include Seba Verón and Juan … Continue reading →

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Sudamericano goals, and some summer scores

Posted on Sunday, 25 January 2009 by

It’s been a busy few days for Sergio Batista’s Under 20 team in Venezeula whilst I’ve been away. Two more group matches have yielded four points in spite of underwhelming performances – you can see highlights of both games here. … Continue reading →

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A weekend off

Posted on Friday, 23 January 2009 by

I’m in Manchester for a couple of nights this weekend, sorting out some final plans for my upcoming trip to Mexico. What this means is that there won’t be any immediate write-ups of Friday and Saturday’s major matches; to wit, … Continue reading →

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Independiente move grounds again

Posted on Friday, 23 January 2009 by

Thrown out by Racing’s new president of the indignity of a groundshare with their fiercest local rivals, and finding that the new-look Doble Visera won’t be ready for the Clausura after all, Independiente are entering into a new groundshare agreement. … Continue reading →

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Independiente’s Medel deal collapses; River close in on Fabbiani

Posted on Thursday, 22 January 2009 by

Gary Medel isn’t coming to Buenos Aires after all, in spite of last week’s expectations. Universidad Católica, the player’s Chilean club, have rejected Independiente’s terms on the deal which had been announced last week to bring one of South America’s … Continue reading →

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