More fútbol argentino than you can shake a mullet at
It may surprise those who've come to the world of Argentine football only in the last couple of years, but Racing Club do actually have a proud tradition within in the country's footballing history. Known as La Academia, or 'The Academy', the Avellaneda club has a reputation for producing good young players, and on Thursday a deal... Continue Reading →
Two pieces of news regarding Argentine selecciones today, both of which took place on Sunday whilst the league action was going on. In the Brazil 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup, Argentina drew 2-2 against Ukraine in a frantic end to a highly entertaining match which saw all the goals come in the closing minutes (in spite... Continue Reading →
Leonardo Madelón was unveiled on Wednesday as the new manager of Gimnasia La Plata, replacing Guillermo Sanguinetti who stood down a couple of weeks ago. Madelón is reported as being delighted to have taken over, although whether the ex Central manager is being serious is another matter; Gimnasia are currently joint bottom of the Promedio... Continue Reading →
The 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup kicks off on the 30th of this month in Brasilia, and Argentina, who play their first match the next day against China the following day, are among the favourites as ever. It'll be a hard job to beat the hosts (who knocked Argentina out of the Copa América in the... Continue Reading →
Hasta El Gol Siempre 