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Lanus and Estudiantes Crash Out of Copa
Two more teams from Argentina were eliminated from the Copa Libertadores last night, first Estudiantes who despite winning 2-1 last night at home to LDU Quito, lost 3-2 on aggregate, while Lanus meanwhile drew with Atlas in Mexico 2-2, but also went out 3-2 over both legs. After Arsenal’s woeful display in the group stage, that now leaves three teams from Argentina out of this years Copa.
As for the three teams that remain, it isn’t looking much better. Boca will be in Brazil tonight to face Cruziero, and althought they won 2-1 in the Bombonera in the first leg, conceeding that late away goal may come back to haunt them. Reports in the press indicate that the Boca squad received a rude “welcome” from Cruziero fans who banged drums, set off fireworks, and played loud music outside the team’s hotel in Belo Horizonte.
On Thursday of course, San Lorenzo will travel to the Monumental to face River Plate. Though el ciclon are arguably the most in-form team in Argentina, and won the first leg 2-1, River have yet to be beaten in the Monumental this season, so really anything is possible.
What may not be possible though, is to have more than one team from Argentina advance deep in the Copa.
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Superclásico Sunday
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It’s a great day for football in the world, with decisive matches in Italy and Spain, but on this side of the ocean, all eyes will be on the Bombonera this afternoon for the Superclásico between Boca Juniors and River Plate, live on Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports Español at 2PM ET.
I obviously ... [read]
Argentina Stumbles Again in Copa Libertadores
It’s not going well for Argentina in the Copa this year. Both Lanús and Estudiantes lost yesterday in the first round of 16 matches, and as in the group stage, there are serious questions about the odds of one of the 5 remaining teams making it deep into the competition.
While Estudiantes will most certainly blame the high altitude in Quito, ... [read]
The Offside Podcast: Episode 19
The latest installment of the growing Offside Podcast was released today, where I talk a little about the Copa Libertadores and the Clausura in Argentina. In the coming weeks, I’ll try to focus more on Argentina’s chances in the knockout stages, as well as which teams will fight it out for the title.
Also, if you haven’t already, check out Mauro’s ... [read]
U.S. vs. Argentina Ticket Sale Info
Tickets will go on sale next Monday the 14th at 12PM ET for the upcoming friendly at Giants Stadium June 8th. Those of you with a Visa can order tickets as part of a special online presale beginning this Friday the 11th at Noon ET that will last all weekend.
Tickets will range from $35 all the way to $295 plus ... [read]
Argentina Invading the U.S.
As you’ve all heard, the US National Team will host Argentina June 8th at Giants Stadium. It’ll be another fixture in what is turning out to be an already busy summer for Basile and his squad. On May 31, the team will be in London to face Jamaica, then fly over to San Diego on June 4th to face Mexico. ... [read]
Egypt v Argentina - Live
El albiceleste is in Cairo today, preparing for their friendly against current African champions Egypt, in a match you can watch live on GOLTV at 2PM ET, or delayed at 9PM ET.
I’ll be posting lineups and major incidents from the match throughout the day after the jump, so if you can’t watch the afternoon broadcast and want to avoid spoilers, ... [read]
Looking Ahead: Egypt v Argentina

I just finished wrapping up this week’s installment of The Offside Podcast which should be up on Wednesday, and we spent some time discussing this week’s upcoming international friendlies, including Argentina facing African champions, Egypt.
Perhaps I’m just too involved with my club team at the moment, but I can’t say that I’m all that excited about seeing ... [read]
Tragedy in Argentina
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What was supposed to be a great weekend for football ended in horror this past weekend, as clashes between supporters and police disrupted one match, and senseless violence claimed 2 innocent lives.
Saturday, 21 year old Emanuel Alvarez was murdered while on his way to see his club Vélez Sarsfield take on San Lorenzo at ... [read]
Primera Results - Week 5
It was a lucky weekend for current leaders Vélez Sarsfield, who were gifted a non-existent penalty in their 1-0 win over Newell’s. But more importantly for them, Boca - Independiente and Estudiantes - River both ended in draws. Of those two match-ups, Independiente clearly had the most disappointing result, failing to win at la Bombonera despite having a 1 man ... [read]

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there are 3 young promising players in the Sevilla Atletico which is the Sevilla reserve team. it us ...[read more] - Lanus and Estudiantes Crash Out of Copa
Messi will be playing in the olympics, he confirmed it today in an interview with Olé. Hope we can ...[read more] - Lanus and Estudiantes Crash Out of Copa
the this squad for the upcoming friendly is not balanced at all. only 4 defenders and 4 midfielders. ...[read more] - Lanus and Estudiantes Crash Out of Copa
Los "gallináceos" de River Plate, finally got real and came from behind 1-2 to destroy Gimnasia La ...[read more] - Lanus and Estudiantes Crash Out of Copa
Fazio scored for Sevilla again. - Lanus and Estudiantes Crash Out of Copa
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great post Albo.. to add to Tevez's accomplishments, while he may not score a lot of goals like the ...[read more] - Lanus and Estudiantes Crash Out of Copa
Boca lost to Estudiantes 1-0. Gonzalo. You we're right. It was "time to lose some points". So, t ...[read more] - Lanus and Estudiantes Crash Out of Copa
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