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Copa Libertadores

Copa Libertadores 2017 Preview: Group A

With the inclusion of the defending champions Atlético Nacional, Group A probably earns the tag of the tournaments most difficult group. While Atlético Nacional and Barcelona SC are the favourites to advance, Botafogo and Estudiantes represent formidable sides and will both…

Atletico Tucuman Shock The Copa Libertadores Into Life

Images of players celebrating in Argentina shirts dominated the national press this morning, however it wasn’t Messi and compatriots but rather Atletico Tucuman who qualified for the next round of the Copa Libertadores with a 1-0 win after delays, a…

The Re-Privatisation of Football in Argentina Sparks Political Tension

Fox Broadcasting Company is expected this week to confirm a 15 season deal worth $3000m pesos annually ($188m dollars) to broadcast Argentine domestic football and replace the Government backed broadcaster Futbol para Todos with immediate effect. To put this into context…