Daily Archives: Friday, 8 May 2009

Copa Libertadores: group stage review and knockout preview

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A very quick plug: those who read it regularly will already be aware, but for those who don’t, you’ll find an article by me on ESPN’s Soccernet reviewing the talking points from the group action in this year’s Copa Libertadores … Continue reading →

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Clausura ’09: Round 13 fixtures

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In Ricardo Caruso Lombardi’s world, Vélez Sársfield vs Racing this weekend is a title-deciding match. Since he took over at the Avellaneda club they have, incredibly, picked up the same number of points as the current league leaders. Something’s got … Continue reading →

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HEGS / Mundo Albiceleste award for Best Argentine Abroad 2008-2009: Nominations open!

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Nominations for the 2009 HEGS award for Best Argentine Abroad (formerly known as Best Argentine In A Foreign League) are now open. This year the award is being run in conjunction with Seba and John at the wonderful Mundo Albiceleste, … Continue reading →

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Copa Libertadores: Estudiantes 3 – 0 Libertad

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It could have been a tricky tie for Estudiantes, facing Paraguayans Libertad. The visitors are adept at getting on the nerves of sides from bigger countries, and a visit to Asunción in the second leg won’t have been what Alejandro … Continue reading →

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