Category Archives: Gabriel Funes Mori

In the thirty-fifth episode of Hand Of Pod Sam, Dan, Dan and Seba begin with a discussion of just how much of a massive idiot Carlos Tevez is, and conclude with a reflection on Cristian Fabbiani’s suitability for the second division … Continue reading →

Posted on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 by

For the 20th episode of Hand Of Pod, Sam, Dan, Dan and Seba welcome special guest Asli Pelit to the show. Asli’s a Turkish TV presenter who was at La Bombonera to see Boca Juniors beat River Plate 2-0 in … Continue reading →

Posted on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 by

Clausura: Boca see off River, & Lanús peg back Vélez (video)

Posted on Monday, 16 May 2011 by

Sunday’s biggest match in Argentina saw Martín Palermo a goal from a brilliant header in his final superclásico, and Boca Juniors win 2-0 aided by an uncharacteristic error from River Plate goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo in La Bombonera. Sunday’s most … Continue reading →

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Sudamericano Sub 20: Argentina finally impress

Posted on Monday, 7 February 2011 by

Argentina’s Under 20s finally looked a competent side in the Sudamericano Sub 20 on Sunday night, as they became the first side in the competition to beat their Brazilian counterparts, and shot themselves right back into contention for a London … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentine football, Football, Football managers, Gabriel Funes Mori, Goal videos, International football, Juan Iturbe, Junior selección, Players, Results, Selección, Sudamericano Sub 20, Under 20 World Cup, Walter Perazzo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Catching up: Argentina U20s beat Peru

Posted on Friday, 21 January 2011 by

I’m slowly getting used to being back in Buenos Aires, so it’s probably about time I posted the goal video of Argentina’s 2-1 win against Peru in the Sudamericano Sub 20 on Wednesday evening. Rogelio Funes Mori – yes! – … Continue reading →

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Sudamericano Sub 20: Argentina start with a win

Posted on Sunday, 16 January 2011 by

In their quest to outdo their predecessors of two years ago and qualify for this year’s World Youth Cup – and the London 2012 Olympic Football Tournament – Argentina’s Under 20s got off to a good start in the Sudamericano … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentine football, Football, Gabriel Funes Mori, Goal videos, International football, Juan Iturbe, Junior selección, Michael Hoyos, Players, Results, Selección, Sudamericano Sub 20, Under 20 World Cup, Walter Perazzo | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Argentina’s Under 20 squad announced, and the transfer latest

Posted on Tuesday, 4 January 2011 by

With little going on during the summer break, HEGS has been quiet as I’ve been earning some spending money whilst on my visit to England, and seeing friends. Off the pitch though, some transfer dealing has been happening, and some … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 Torneo Clausura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Darío Cvitanich, Diego Buonanotte, Domestic, Football, Football clubs, Gabriel Funes Mori, International football, Junior selección, Players, Pre season, Primera A, Racing Club, River Plate, Selección, Sudamericano Sub 20, Under 20 World Cup, Vélez Sarsfield | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

My latest piece for ESPN Soccernet takes a look at what’s becoming an increasingly deep rut for Ángel Cappa and his River Plate team, even as the fans have been adjusting to finally having a president they don’t mind being … Continue reading →

Posted on Friday, 15 October 2010 by

Thoughts from the weekend: River Plate 1 – 1 Quilmes

Posted on Thursday, 30 September 2010 by

River Plate only managed a draw in the final match of the eighth round of the Torneo Clausura. They were playing Quilmes, a newly-promoted side and as such key opponents in River’s own battle against the relegation promedio as well … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Torneo Apertura, Angel Cappa, Argentine football, Argentine league, Ariel Ortega, Descenso, Diego Buonanotte, Domestic, Football, Football clubs, Football managers, Gabriel Funes Mori, Hugo Tocalli, Juan Pablo Carrizo, Players, Primera A, Quilmes, River Plate | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Rogelio Funes Mori to Manchester United?

Posted on Tuesday, 18 May 2010 by

The first big transfer story of the Argentine post-season has broken not here in Buenos Aires, but England. Why did I move down here again? The Star, a highly-regarded British news publication* claimed on Monday that Sir Alex Ferguson, the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010 Torneo Clausura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Football, Football clubs, Gabriel Funes Mori, Players, Primera A, River Plate, Transfers | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments