River's fifth-choice keeper Diaz comes close to debut miracle
Like a scene from a film, 5th-choice keeper Leonardo Diaz found himself playing for River against rivals Boca -- and the match went to a shootout.
Fifth-choice GK can't save COVID-hit River in loss to Boca
Boca Juniors overcame arch-rivals River Plate on Sunday, despite the heroics of River's fifth-choice goalkeeper who made his debut.
Source: RSL 'optimistic' on Menendez deal
Real Salt Lake are in pursuit of Independiente's Jonathan Menendez, with one source telling ESPN the club is "optimistic" of a deal.
Atlanta United signs Argentina's Franco as DP
Atlanta United FC has signed Argentine defender Alan Franco as a designated player.
Return of Boca vs. River eases pain of delayed World Cup qualifiers
South America's World Cup qualifiers are off for March, but a meeting of Argentine giants Boca and River should take away some of the sting.
'Justice for Diego' - Maradona's family attends rally
Diego Maradona's eldest daughters and his ex-wife, Claudia Villafane, were among family members that attended a rally demanding "justice for Diego."
Cavani's father: My son unhappy at Man Utd
Edinson Cavani's father said his son is not happy at Manchester United and would like to return to South America.
Boca Juniors' Cristian Pavon charged with rape
Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon was charged with rape in an Argentina court.
Maradona's daughter urges fans to fight for justice
Diego Maradona's daughter Gianna has urged fans of the former Argentina great to gather on March 10 at the Obelisk.
Sources: Rojo heard of Utd exit on social media
Marcos Rojo found out his Man United career was over on social media after reading that his contract would not be extended, sources have told ESPN.
Man United confirm Rojo exit to Boca Juniors
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has completed a permanent move to Boca Juniors, the clubs have confirmed.
Boca Juniors win inaugural Maradona Cup
Boca Juniors won Argentina's inaugural Diego Armando Maradona Cup 5-3 after defeating Banfield in a shootout on Sunday.
Maradona's coaching staff resign after his death
Diego Maradona's coaching staff at Argentinian club side Gimnasia y La Plata has resigned following the death of the football legend.
Maradona's lawyer wants ambulance inquiry
Diego Maradona's lawyer and agent, Matias Morla, has requested an investigation be launched over the time it took an ambulance to arrive.
Mourners, police clash as Maradona is laid to rest
Police and fans clashed on the streets as thousands of people came out to bid an emotional farewell to Argentina football legend Diego Maradona.
Messi on Maradona passing: Diego is eternal
"It is a very sad day for all Argentines and for football. He is leaving us but he is not going, because Diego is eternal," said Lionel Messi.
Tevez: I cry at half-time over father's health
Boca Juniors captain Carlos Tevez has said that he cries during games as he is struggling to cope with his father's deteriorating health.
Alcohol withdrawal hindering Maradona recovery
Argentina great Diego Maradona has been sedated by doctors to help him cope with withdrawal symptoms from alcohol dependency, his doctor said.
Maradona in hospital 'several more days' - doc
Diego Maradona will remain hospitalised "several more days" after an episode of confusion following surgery to remove a subdural hematoma.
Maradona doctor 'amazed' by recovery from op
Diego Maradona's personal doctor is amazed by the Argentina legend's recovery from surgery but said he remains cautious.
Maradona has no post-op complications - doc
Diego Maradona's personal doctor said that the Argentina football legend "has no [post-surgery] complications."
Maradona's brain surgery successful, doctor says
Diego Maradona underwent successful surgery this Tuesday to treat a subdural hematoma in his brain, his personal physician said.
'Psychologically ill' Maradona hospitalized
The 1986 World Cup winner was taken to a hospital in the city of La Plata, with his doctor saying it wasn't an emergency situation.
Maradona fumes at mocking of Astronaut mask
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata coach Diego Maradona has hit out at everyone who mocked him for wearing an astronaut-like face shield.
Forget the chase for Messi, Man City are quietly courting the heir to his throne
There are obvious dangers in going overboard, but it's hard ignore the similarities between Man City target Dario Sarmiento and a young Leo Messi.
Prim A Ladder
| Copa de la Liga Profesional - Gr | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colón (Santa Fe) | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +13 | 25 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +6 | 22 |
| River Plate | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | +14 | 21 |
| Racing Club | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 21 |
| San Lorenzo | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 21 |
| Banfield | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 20 |
| Argentinos Juniors | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 19 |
| Rosario Central | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 |
| Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 17 |
| Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 15 |
| Platense | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 14 |
| Arsenal de Sarandí | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -12 | 12 |
| Aldosivi | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 11 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional - Gr | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Vélez Sarsfield | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | +10 | 31 |
| Boca Juniors | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +10 | 22 |
| Independiente | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | +6 | 20 |
| Talleres (Córdoba) | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +3 | 20 |
| Lanús | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Unión (Santa Fe) | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | -2 | 19 |
| Atlético Tucumán | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +4 | 18 |
| Gimnasia La Plata | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | -5 | 15 |
| Huracán | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | -3 | 13 |
| Patronato | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | -5 | 12 |
| Defensa y Justicia | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -6 | 12 |
| Sarmiento (Junín) | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -9 | 12 |
| Newell's Old Boys | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -7 | 11 |