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 midfielder was named in the first place, Enzo Pérez has been replaced in the squad... Continue Reading →
Positive news for Banfield
A brief break from World Cup stories: Banfield president Carlos Portell has confirmed that two of the club's players, playmaker Walter Erviti and youngster Federico Sardella, have tested positive for a banned substance in CONMEBOL's tests after the club's elimination from the Copa Libertadores at the hands of Internacional (yeah I know, how long's that... Continue Reading →
Copa Libertadores 2010: Deportivo Cuenca 1 – 4 Banfield – the goals
Last year's winners, Estudiantes de La Plata, were the only Argentine side to really do the country's league justice in the 2009 Copa Libertadores, but if the early running is anything to go by then current domestic champions Banfield at least seem to have the measure of the competition. After an opening win over Mexican... Continue Reading →