Monthly Archives: January 2010

Parting shots

Posted on Thursday, 14 January 2010 by

A quick news update this one: It was confirmed on Thursday that the Argentine national team will play two friendlies in Buenos Aires prior to leaving for the World Cup. The original plan was to play the matches in Europe … Continue reading →

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New year reading matter

Posted on Wednesday, 13 January 2010 by

If you’re an eagle-eyed regular reader of HEGS, you may recall at some point during the last week a comment being made about dodgy Argentine NGOs trying to help secure funding for certain barra brava gangs to travel to the … Continue reading →

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Argentines Abroad: 9th,10th and 11th January 2010

Posted on Tuesday, 12 January 2010 by

The first proper Argentines Abroad of the new year sees a narrow spread of criollo achievement, but an impressive one nonetheless. Lionel Messi started the defence of his numerous player of the year awards with a hat trick. His next … Continue reading →

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Torneos de Verano 2010

Posted on Monday, 11 January 2010 by

The first football of the new year is already underway in Argentina; on Saturday Banfield and Huracán played out a 0-0 draw in which the champions of Argentina had more chances but couldn’t put them away with Santiago Silva, whilst … Continue reading →

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Real big transfer rumours

Posted on Friday, 8 January 2010 by

First, for all those who are as big on detail as myself, I apologise for that headline, because there’s nothing I hate more than English speakers referring to the world’s most modest, understated football club as ‘Real’. But why let … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Torneo Clausura, Alfio Basile, Argentine football, Argentine league, Argentine national team, Argentines abroad, Boca Juniors, Domestic, Fernando Gago, Football, Football clubs, Football managers, Gonzalo Higuaín, International football, Mario Bolatti, Players, Primera A, Selección, Transfers, World Cup | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Change at the top

Posted on Tuesday, 5 January 2010 by

Clearly seeing the new year as a chance for a new start, the AFA announced a personnel change on Monday that could have big implication for the Clausura. No, don’t get too excited – they’re not kicking Julio Grondona out. … Continue reading →

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New decade, same transfer roundabout

Posted on Monday, 4 January 2010 by

First of all, happy new year, HEGS readers! On Sunday the first of Argentina’s clubs returned to their training facilities to prepare for the pre-season of the Torneos de Verano and (for some) Copa Libertadores qualification. The new year brings familiar … Continue reading →

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