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Fan dies after fall from stand at River Plate game
A fan died after falling from a stand at the Argentinian club River Plate's Mas Monumental stadium during Saturday's game against Defensa y Justicia.
River Plate fans shocked by big bulge in giant statue of club legend Gallardo
River Plate fans were shocked to see the 26-foot-tall statue of club legend Marcelo Gallardo be even more exaggerated in one particular area.
Argentina's World Cup glory built in Europe as South American leagues lose importance
It is impossible to avoid an alarming conclusion -- despite Argentina's World Cup win, South American leagues have become increasingly peripheral.
Racing vs. Boca saw 10 red cards but it's nowhere near the world record
Argentina's Champions Trophy final on Sunday saw 10 players sent off, but that's not even a third of the world record for red cards in one game.
Tevez leaving Rosario Central over club politics
Carlos Tevez has left his role as manager of Argentine club Rosario Central five months after taking the job.
Boca Juniors triumph on wild final day of Argentine Liga
In a bizarre twist of fate, the keeper for Boca Juniors' eternal rivals, River Plate, ensured that the Argentine trophy went back to La Bombonera.
Boca want River to win? Argentina's wacky title race has fans cheering on rivals
The last matchday in Argentina's league could make for some curious alliances among ancient rivals.
River's Gallardo to leave club after 8 years
Marcelo Gallardo will leave River Plate when his contract ends in December after more than eight years at the club.
One dead as tear gas forces Boca abandonment
At least one person died after clashes between fans and police forced the Argentine match between Gimnasia and Boca Juniors to be abandoned.
Argentina games off after assassination attempt
All football matches in Argentina were suspended on Friday after an assassination attempt on the country's vice president.
Tevez starts coaching career with Rosario Central
Argentine club Rosario Central have confirmed former Argentina, Manchester United and Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez as their new coach.
Meet the other Messi, who plays for Lionel's boyhood club and even wears No. 10
Lionel Messi may have left Newell's Old Boys for Barcelona in 2000 when he was just 12 years old, but the club now has another Messi on its books.
Dallas signs Argentina's Velasco in club record
FC Dallas has acquired Argentine winger Alan Velasco from Independiente for what the club said is a record transfer fee.
Atlanta loans Barco to Argentina's River Plate
Atlanta United FC has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to River Plate in Argentina's top flight for the 2022 season.
Sources: River Plate still keen on NYCFC's 'Taty'
River Plate is instensifying its interest in signing New York City FC forward Valentin Castellanos, sources have told ESPN.
Alvarez and Gabigol attracting transfer attention in South America
River Plate's Julian Alvarez and Flamengo's Gabriel Barbosa are two of the top South American prospects being eyed by European clubs.
River beat Racing to win Argentine league title
River Plate beat Racing 4-0 on Thursday to win the Argentine first division with three games to spare.
Barcelona, Boca Juniors to play 'Maradona Cup'
Barcelona will play Boca Juniors in a December tribute match to mark the one year-anniversary of the death of their former player Diego Maradona.
River Plate close on title to give Marcelo Gallardo the perfect send-off
Marcelo Gallardo won the league with River six times as a player but hasn't done it as a manager in seven years. This year, that could change.
Fans returning for River Plate vs. Boca Juniors a big boost for Argentina
After 18 months, fans finally return to club football in Argentina this weekend, just as Buenos Aires rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors clash.
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.
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.
Argentine LPF Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Plate | 27 | 19 | 4 | 4 | +30 | 61 |
| Talleres (Córdoba) | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | +19 | 50 |
| San Lorenzo | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 | +10 | 46 |
| Lanús | 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | +11 | 45 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | +11 | 45 |
| Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | +13 | 44 |
| Boca Juniors | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | +9 | 44 |
| Rosario Central | 27 | 10 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 42 |
| Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | +5 | 41 |
| Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | +9 | 40 |
| Atlético Tucumán | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | -2 | 37 |
| Racing Club | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | +1 | 36 |
| Belgrano (Córdoba) | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | -6 | 36 |
| Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 35 |
| Barracas Central | 27 | 8 | 11 | 8 | -5 | 35 |
| Tigre | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | -2 | 34 |
| Platense | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | -3 | 34 |
| Instituto (Córdoba) | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | -11 | 32 |
| Sarmiento (Junín) | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | -3 | 30 |
| Unión (Santa Fe) | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | -6 | 30 |
| Banfield | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | -11 | 30 |
| Gimnasia La Plata | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | -14 | 30 |
| Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | -10 | 29 |
| Independiente | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | -9 | 28 |
| Vélez Sarsfield | 27 | 5 | 12 | 10 | -3 | 27 |
| Huracán | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -11 | 25 |
| Colón (Santa Fe) | 27 | 4 | 13 | 10 | -13 | 25 |
| Arsenal Sarandi | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | -16 | 22 |