Otamendi returns to Argentine league with River
Veteran defender Nicolás Otamendi has signed a contract with River Plate to return to the Argentine league as a free agent from Benfica.
Boca plans Bombonera expansion to 80,000 seats
After River Plate presented a project to roof its Monumental Stadium, arch-rival Boca Juniors announced it will expand the capacity of La Bombonera in the stadium's biggest ever makeover.
Argentine clubs to strike in response to Tapia ban
Professional clubs in Argentina have agreed to strike from March 5-8 in protest against what they consider judicial persecution of Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia.
Iconic Monumental to seat 101K after River refresh
River Plate has announced a massive expansion of the Monumental Stadium, increasing its capacity to 101,000 spectators in a move that will make it one of the largest soccer venues in the world.
World's weirdest soccer leagues: 8 champions? Points for losing? Midseason relegation?
What happens when leagues shun the traditional round-robin format? Here's some of the weird and wonderful ways titles are won around the world.
Central, Di María handed surprise Argentine title
Seemingly out of nowhere, Argentina's soccer association on Thursday declared Rosario Central the "league champion" for 2025 in a newly established title.
Men's soccer rivalries to know: El Clásico, Manchester Derby
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Di María shows Neymar that a triumphant South American return is possible
Angel Di María and Neymar have both returned to their boyhood clubs. So, while the Brazilian flounders, what's the secret behind El Fideo's success?
Boca Jrs. coach Miguel Ángel Russo dies aged 69
Boca Juniors coach Miguel Ángel Russo has died after a long battle with cancer, his Argentine club said Wednesday.
Eagle Acumen: Previewing Every Week 3 Game
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How clubs got their colors: a history of soccer's most iconic jerseys
How did soccer's most storied clubs become synonymous with something as simple as a color? ESPN relives the kit histories of football's biggest teams.
Argentina to allow away fans after 12-year ban
Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.
Kane lauds Club World Cup, Boca fans' support
Harry Kane said that Bayern's Club World Cup win over Boca was "one of the best" atmospheres of his career, adding that he is "loving this tournament."
Huracan advance to Argentine Primera final with PK defeat of Independiente
VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ARGENTINA PRIMERA DIVISION PLAY-OFF SEMI-FINAL BETWEEN INDEPENDIENTE AND HURACAN
Independiente beat Boca 1-0 to reach Apertura semi-finals
VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF BOCA JUNIORS PLAYING INDEPENDIENTE IN THE ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION QUARTER-FINAL PLAY-OFFS
River edge Boca 2-1 in pulsating Argentine 'Superclasico'
VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF RIVER PLATE'S 2-1 WIN OVER BOCA JUNIORS 2-1 IN ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION SUPERCLASICO
Boca extend Group A lead with 2-0 home win over Estudiantes
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River Plate win 3-0 at Gimnasia to snap draw streak
VIDEO SHOWS: ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS WITH RIVER PLATE WINNING 3-0 AT GIMNASIA LA PLATA
River Plate's Borja scores late goal to snatch 1-1 draw with Talleres
VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION MATCH BETWEEN RIVER PLATE AND TALLERES CORDOBA
Boca Juniors seal Apertura last-16 spot with 3-1 win at Belgrano
VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION MATCH BETWEEN BELGRANO AND BOCA JUNIORS
Goalkeeper Navas shines in Newell's Old Boys' 2-0 win over Boca Juniors
VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION MATCH BETWEEN NEWELL'S OLD BOYS AND BOCA JUNIORS
Rosario scores late to draw 2-2 with River Plate
VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF ARGENTINA LEAGUE SOCCER MATCH BETWEEN RIVER PLATE AND ROSARIO CENTRAL
Central Cordoba deny Tigre, snap three-match winless run
VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM TIGRE V CENTRAL CORDOBA ARGENTINE LEAGUE MATCH
Boca Juniors crush Defense and Justice 4-0 in Buenos Aires
VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM BOCA JUNIORS V DEFENSE AND JUSTICE IN ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION MATCH
Colidio's late strike gives River Plate 1-0 home win over Atletico Tucuman
A superb second-half strike from Facundo Colidio earned River Plate a hard-fought 1-0 home win over Atletico Tucuman in the Argentine Primera Division Apertura tournament on Sunday, lifting Marcelo Gallardo's side to second place in Group B.
Argentine LPF Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimnasia (Mendoza) | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 16 |
| Vélez Sarsfield | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | +5 | 16 |
| Instituto (Córdoba) | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 16 |
| Defensa y Justicia | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Unión (Santa Fe) | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 13 |
| Independiente | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| Newell's Old Boys | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| Boca Juniors | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | -1 | 11 |
| Lanús | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| San Lorenzo | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| Deportivo Riestra | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 9 |
| Platense | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 7 |
| Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| Talleres (Córdoba) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentinos Juniors | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 17 |
| Sarmiento (Junín) | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| Gimnasia La Plata | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| Atlético Tucumán | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 |
| Belgrano (Córdoba) | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| Tigre | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| Rosario Central | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 12 |
| Independiente Rivadavia | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| Barracas Central | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| River Plate | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
| Huracán | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Banfield | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 7 |
| Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| Aldosivi | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 5 |
| Racing Club | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 5 |