Category Archives: Daniel Passarella

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

On Monday, Diario Libre reported, in their first ever edition, that River Plate playmaker Erik Lamela had been bought by a management group, and is to be sold on to a European club at the end of the season (possibly Juventus). … Continue reading →

Posted on Sunday, 8 May 2011 by

Chávez replaces Pérez in Argentina squad; Erviti to Boca; Camoranesi to River?

Posted on Friday, 28 January 2011 by

Since Sergio Batista’s Argentina squad list was made official on Monday, it’s been strongly hinted that one particular change would be made, and so it has come to pass. In a move that frankly makes one wonder why the Estudiantes … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 Torneo Clausura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Argentine national team, Banfield, Boca Juniors, Daniel Passarella, Domestic, Estudiantes, Football, Football clubs, Football managers, International football, Lanús, Players, Pre season, Primera A, River Plate, Selección, Sergio Batista, Transfers, Walter Erviti | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

A youngster leaves Argentina, and a legend returns

Posted on Friday, 14 January 2011 by

It’s been a week of big name moves in Argentina’s footballing landscape, with three of the deals in particular standing out. On Friday it was confirmed that Diego Buonanotte will move from River Plate to Málaga of the Spanish First … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 Torneo Clausura, All Boys, Angel Cappa, Argentine football, Argentine league, Argentines abroad, Ariel Ortega, Daniel Passarella, Diego Buonanotte, Domestic, Football, Football clubs, Football managers, Gimnasia, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, J.J. López, Players, Pre season, Primera A, River Plate, Transfers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Torneo Apertura 2010: the managerial fallout

Posted on Tuesday, 14 December 2010 by

A day after the 2010 Torneo Apertura came to an end (for everyone bar Independiente and Tigre), the consequences of the campaign are being felt at clubs across the league. Whilst some have pleasingly exceeded their targets (All Boys) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Alejandro Sabella, Argentine football, Argentine league, Banfield, Boca Juniors, Daniel Passarella, Domestic, Estudiantes, Football, Football clubs, Football managers, Gimnasia, Julio César Falcioni, Omar Asad, Primera A, Ramón Díaz, Ricardo Gareca, River Plate, San Lorenzo, Tigre, Vélez Sarsfield | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

To begin the superclásico previews this weekend, I’ve written a piece for ESPN Soccernet looking at the return of Juan Román Riquelme to competitive action for Boca Juniors last weekend, and what it might mean for his side when they … Continue reading →

Posted on Friday, 12 November 2010 by

Argentina starting XI vs Nigeria, and stuff from back home

Posted on Thursday, 10 June 2010 by

It’s yet to be officially announced, but the Argentina starting eleven for the first match of their World Cup campaign is now widely known and there are unlikely to be any surprises, barring injuries. Jonás Gutiérrez is in at right … Continue reading →

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Torneo Clausura 2010 in review

Posted on Friday, 21 May 2010 by

A bit of a paradox, this torneo corto (short championship), because in spite of it only lasting 19 matches, it’s been an absolute epic. We’ve seen four teams in contention for the title, two of whom couldn’t have been expected … Continue reading →

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Daniel Passarella is the new President of River Plate (and Torneo Apertura 2009 round 17 Saturday goals)

Posted on Sunday, 6 December 2009 by

Following a controversial election which was ‘won’ by Rodolfo D’Onofrio by a margin of only two votes, a recount was held which went into the early hours of Sunday morning, and the result is in: Daniel Passarella, former player and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2009 Torneo Apertura, Argentine football, Argentine league, Argentinos Juniors, Atlético Tucumán, Boca Juniors, Clásicos, Colón de Santa Fé, Daniel Passarella, Domestic, Fans, Football, Football clubs, Goal videos, Independiente, Primera A, Results, San Lorenzo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Finally, something for River fans to smile about

Posted on Sunday, 6 December 2009 by

San Lorenzo lost 2-1 to Argentinos Juniors on Saturday, and just as I type this Boca Juniors have lost at home to Independiente by the same score. River Plate don’t even play until tomorrow, but their bitter rivals losing matches … Continue reading →

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