The first round of matches of the new year have featured a few Argentine-inspired flashpoints, as well as the news that Gonzalo Higuaín's season is officially over; an operation on a hernia will sideline him for six months. Carlos Tevez played well without scoring for Manchester City at the weekend, whilst Lionel Messi sat out... Continue Reading →
Apertura ’07: the day of reckoning
And so it arrives. In a few hours' time, either Lanús will be the champions of Argentina, or the title race will be heading towards a playoff between them and Tigre. For that to happen, Boca - with nothing but pride to play for - must beat Lanús in La Bombonera, and Tigre have to... Continue Reading →