More fútbol argentino than you can shake a mullet at
Even when the referee's against you, it's hard to keep your job as Racing boss after losing the clásico de Avellaneda, and thus it was that Juan Manuel Llop made way on Monday. It looks like he's going to be replaced by the fans' choice, Ricardo Caruso Lombardi. The approach from the club to the... Continue Reading →
Independiente's poor start to the season continues, whilst for Racing, the next fixture might just be looked upon with a little more optimism. El Rojo were leading as the away team in El Cilindro thanks to a Daniel Montenegro strike five minutes before the break, but as the match looked like it was dying, with... Continue Reading →
It's an appalling pun I know. But the manager himself is a good one, according to Héctor García Cuervo, the administrator who chucked Blanquiceleste out on their ears a few weeks ago. The manager who (eventually) saved Racing from relegation will continue in his post next year. Meanwhile, Lanús youngster Lautaro Acosta has joined Sevilla, and... Continue Reading →
HEGS has been updated only sporadically whilst I've been away so far, so since it's a quiet final night in Berlin for me, a quick rundown of the headlines we've missed over the last week is in order. Very briefly, then... 1. San Lorenzo crashed heavily away to Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores last Thursday.... Continue Reading →
A senior member of Boca Juniors' barra brava, La Doce, was arrested prior to Sunday's match at La Bombonera against Colón, after his name was given to the police in a list of fans to be denied entry to the game. On Monday, meanwhile, the seventh round of matches took two new managerial casualties as... Continue Reading →
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