River Plate secured their place in the Club World Cup final about twelve hours ago, with a 1-0 win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Osaka. It was nervy in spite of them largely having the better of play (but not the best chances) throughout, and in my latest column for The Bubble I discuss why those nerves... Continue Reading →
Argentines Abroad bumper Christmas special
This extended Argentines Abroad has been made possible by the fact that I didn't have time to do one last week, but forgot to let my correspondents know - and as a result we've got two weeks' worth of submissions from Spain and Portugal, as well as a very belated (my fault, not Tom's) report... Continue Reading →
Club World Cup final: Estudiantes 1 – 2 Barcelona: the goals
Estudiantes de La Plata played the final of the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, and despite leading for most of the match through a Mauro Boselli header, they found themselves taken to extra time by another header - this one from Pedro, who's made a bit of history himself. In the extra... Continue Reading →
Club World Cup 2009: Estudiantes 2 – 1 Pohang Steelers
Estudiantes de La Plata advanced to the final of the Club World Cup on Tuesday by beating South Korea's Pohang Steelers 2-1 in Abu Dhabi. They'll meet either FC Barcelona of Spain, or Atlante of Mexico, in the final on Saturday. Leandro Chino Benítez got both of Estudiantes' goals, and you can watch them here.... Continue Reading →
Club World Cup preview: History Students
As you may be aware, Estudiantes de La Plata are playing in the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi very soon (it started on Wednesday). As you may also be aware, they've got a bit of history in the competition back when it was the Intercontinental Cup, and Seba Verón's dad played no small part... Continue Reading →
Russo leaves Boca
In the last hour or so, it's been confirmed that Miguel Angel Russo has parted company with Boca Juniors, leaving the club's managerial post vacant. Earlier in the day, the Boca board had taken the decision to sack Russo's two assistants, Marcelo Trobbiani and Guillermo Cinquetti (assistant coach and physical trainer, respectively), as a condition... Continue Reading →
Club World Cup Japan 2007: C.A. Boca Juniors 2 – 4 A.C. Milan
South America's grip on the Club World Cup tournament was broken in the revamped competition's third edition on Sunday, with European champions A.C. Milan running out 4-2 winners over Boca in easily the most entertaining final since the tournament was re-launched in 2005. Unlike both 2005 and 2006 - which saw the European participants dominate but... Continue Reading →
Club World Cup Japan 2007: The final approaches
At 7:30 in the morning on Sunday (Argentine time), Boca Juniors will take on A.C. Milan of Italy in Tokyo for the final of the Club World Cup 2007. The right to be crowned champions of the world will once again be played out between the champions of Europe and South America, in the third... Continue Reading →
Club World Cup Japan 2007: Boca 1 – 0 Etoile Sahel
The Club World Cup has its first finalist, after Boca Juniors saw off African champions Etoile Sahel with a performance that was more convinving than the 1-0 final score suggested. Etoile looked like cause for concern before the match, having unexpectedly dumped North American champs, Mexican club Pachuca, out in the previous round, but Neri... Continue Reading →
Club World Cup Japan 2007: Boca’s semi-final lineup
Following training on Tuesday, Miguel Russo announced his starting XI for Boca Juniors' Club World Cup semi-final with the African champions, Tunisian side Etoile Sahel. Boca's eleven is more or less as expected in the defence and attack, but Russo's raised a few eyebrows with his midfield selection, which sees a bit of a change from... Continue Reading →
Hasta El Gol Siempre 