There are some do-or-die matches coming up in the Torneo Apertura this weekend. Boca Juniors have to win to keep Claudio Borghi in a job, and play Vélez Sarsfield, never easy opponents at the best of times. And Borghi's got no fewer than four changes (and possibly one or two more) planned for Sunday's game,... Continue Reading →
Shopping for Coco
Alfio Basile's first press conference in his new spell as manager of Boca Juniors revealed what he was hoping for from his new bosses. 'I hope they bring me something,' he chortled. Well, Coco, you've got to find a new way of getting rid of Pablo Migliore for starters, because Racing don't want him back.... Continue Reading →
Independiente’s Medel deal collapses; River close in on Fabbiani
Gary Medel isn't coming to Buenos Aires after all, in spite of last week's expectations. Universidad Católica, the player's Chilean club, have rejected Independiente's terms on the deal which had been announced last week to bring one of South America's most exiciting young midfielders to the Primera A. Meanwhile, River are close to a deal... Continue Reading →