Marcelo Gallardo - Paris Saint-Germain FC Sign River Plate Midfielder

Marcelo Gallardo signed with Paris Saint-Germain on Monday.

The Argentine midfielder spent four years at AS Monaco before his most recent four and a half year stint at River Plate.

The 30-year-old's new contract at PSG is for two and a half years.

More from other web sites (in a new window):
Gallardo arrives in French capital - UEFA.com
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Gonzalo Higuain - Real Madrid Present New Signing

Boca Juniors President Talks About Fernando Gago Transfer to Real Madrid

Fernando Gago, Gonzalo Higuain, and Marcelo are all young stars that are off to Europe after impressing in South America.

Boca Juniors president Mauricio Macri says of Europe, "there, the players can earn 10 times more."

Tim Vickery's column at the BBC explores the dilemma facing South American teams as they search for a balance between making a profit, and remaining competitive.

Tim Vickery column - BBC (new window)

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Nicknames: Xeneizes, Boquita
Country: Argentina
Stadium: La Bombonera

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Gonzalo Higuain - Real Madrid Present New Signing

Real Madrid presented their new signing Gonzalo Higuain on Thursday.

The 18-year-old striker scored 8 goals in 18 matches this season, including a brace in the SuperClasico as River Plate defeated Boca Juniors 3-1.

Higuain was born in France and recently rejected a call-up to the French national team.

It is unclear whether he will play for Argentina or France.

Real Madrid is also presenting new singing Fernando Gago on Friday.

The 20-year-old midfielder has just been acquired from Boca.

Higuaín is now "one of us" - Pipita presented as the newest Real Madrid player - Real Madrid Official Web Site (new window)

Higuain: Joining Real doesn't frighten him - FoxSoccer.com - AP - (new window)

Fernando Gago - Real Madrid Sign Boca Juniors Midfielder - SoccerGolazo

Fernando Gago - Real Madrid Sign Boca Juniors Midfielder

Real Madrid will unveil Fernando Gago at the Bernabeu later today.

The Real web site made official what had been speculated on for months.

The Boca Juniors web site puts the transfer fee at $27 million.

Real Madrid presented striker Gonzalo Higuain on Thursday.


A son leaves home - Boca Juniors Official Web Site (new window)

The Argentinian will don the White shirt through 30 June 2013 - Real Madrid Web Site (new window)

Real Madrid signs Boca Juniors' Gago - FoxSoccer.com (new window)

Gonzalo Higuain - Real Madrid Present New Signing - SoccerGolazo

Boca Juniors - Miguel Angel Russo New Manager as LaVolpe May Go the Other Way

Boca Juniors named Miguel Angel Russo as their new manager just four days ago and now it appears Ricardo LaVolpe could be Russo's replacement at Velez Sarsfield.

LaVolpe resigned as Boca manager after the his team lost its final three matches including the one-game playoff with Estudiantes for the title.

Russo managed Velez Sarsfield to a 6th place finish in the 2006 Apertura.

In another odd turn, Colo Colo manager Claudio Borghi says he rejected the Boca job earlier this month.

The boss of the Copa Sudamericana runners-up was quoted as saying, "I had to travel and leave Colo Colo immediately, abandoning the players..." something he was unwilling to do.


Velez Sarsfield looking to hire Lavolpe - FoxSoccer.com AP (new window)

Russo replaces La Volpe as Boca Jnrs coach - ESPNsoccernet (new window)

Borghi turns down offer to coach Boca - FoxSoccer.com - AP - (new window)

Fernando Gago - Real Madrid, Boca Juniors Talks Stalled

The deal that would see Fernando Gago go from Boca Juniors to Real Madrid has stalled.

While Gago is said to have agreed to personal terms, the two football giants are at odds over the transfer fee.

Gago transfer negotiations deadlocked - FoxSoccer.com AP

Super Wednesday Decides Two Champions and Two Finalists

Wednesday (Thursday) will see the crowning of two champions while two others will become semifinalists.

The Argentina Apertura finally finishes with a one match playoff. The Copa Sudamericana second leg takes place in Santiago, Chile.

And the FIFA Club World Cup has one semifinal early Wednesday and another early Thursday.

Times shown are Eastern U.S.

Super Wednesday starts at 5am Eastern time and will wrap up 26 hours later.

5am: Al Ahly SC v Internacional - FIFA Club World Cup Semifinal
Internacional dig deep to reach final - FIFA Match Report (new window)

3pm: Boca v Estudiantes - Argentina Apertura Gran Final
Epic collapse - Estudiantes rally to shock Boca 2-1 for Argentine title - SI Report (new window)

7:30: Colo Colo v Pachuca - Copa Sudamericana Finals 2nd Leg
Two second-half goals propel Pachuca - AP - FoxSoccer.com Report (new window)

5am: Barcelona v Club America - FIFA Club World Cup Semifinal
We can do better, warn Barca - FIFA Match Report (new window)

Boca v Estudiantes, Playoff Match on Wednesday U.S. TV 3:00pm

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Futbol de Argentina - Gran Final
Boca Juniors vs Estudiantes de La Plata

Boca Juniors v Estudiantes de La Plata, Playoff Match on Wednesday to Decide Apertura

UPDATE:
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Futbol de Argentina - Gran Final
Boca Juniors vs Estudiantes de La Plata


Boca Juniors dropped their last two matches to end the Argentina Apertura tied with Estudiantes de La Plata on 44 points.

Boca slipped to a 2-1 loss to Lanus on Sunday while Estudiantes completed the dramatic comeback with a 2-0 win over Arsenal.

Boca defeated a nine-man Estudiantes 2-0 on 03 September, 2006.

The one-game playoff for the title will be on Wednesday.

Boca Official Website - English (new window)

FoxSoccer - Match Report (new window)

Weekend Matches Fixtures/Results 09.12.06 10.12.06

Featured Weekend Matches and Results in the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Argentina Apertura.

The Argentina Apertura will crown a champion Sunday evening. Boca, leading by 3 points, can make it simple with a draw or a win.

England: Saturday has the derby of Manchester and Sunday has Mourinho v Wenger.

Spain: The top three are in action on Saturday with Sevilla v Real Madrid the highlight. Atletico, now in 4th, plays Sunday.

Italy: Saturday has 2 against 4 in Palermo v Livorno. Lazio v Roma should have something in it.

Saturday 09 December 2006

English Premier League

Manchester United 3-1 Manchester City
6' United - Wayne Rooney
45' United - Louis Saha
72' City - Hatem Trabelsi
84' United - Cristiano Ronaldo

Liverpool 4-0 Fulham
54' Liverpool - Steven Gerrard
61' Liverpool - Jamie Carragher
66' Liverpool - Luis Garcia
90' Liverpool - Mark Gonzalez

Bolton 4-0 West Ham
18' Bolton - Kevin Davies
51' Bolton - Kevin Davies
77' Bolton - El Hadji Diouf
78' Bolton - Nicolas Anelka

Spain La Liga

Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad
60' Barcelona - Ronaldinho

Sevilla 2-1 Real Madrid
13' Madrid - David Beckham
19' Sevilla - Frederic Kanoute
77' Sevilla - Ernesto Javier Chevanton

Serie A

Palermo 3-0 Livorno
2' Palermo - Simplicio
38' Palermo - Amauri
79' Palermo - Simplicio

Argentina Apertura
See Sunday

Sunday 10 December 2006

English Premier League

Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
78' Arsenal - Mathieu Flamini
84' Chelsea - Michael Essien

Spain La Liga

Atletico de Madrid 1-2 Espanyol
9' Espanyol - Raul Tamudo
57' Atletico - Fernando Torres
61' Espanyol - Fernandez Luis Garcia

Serie A

Empoli 0-3 Inter Milan
60' Inter - Hernan Crespo
78' Inter - Zlatan Ibrahimovic
85' Inter - Walter Samuel

Lazio 3-0 Roma
44' Lazio - Cristian Ledesma
50' Lazio - Massimo Oddo
72' Lazio - Mutarelli

AC Milan 0-0 Torino

Argentina Apertura

Boca Juniors v Estudiantes de La Plata, Playoff Match on Thursday to Decide Apertura

Boca Juniors 1-2 Lanus
30' Boca - Martin Palermo penalty
44' Lanus - Graf
58' Lanus - Archubi

Estudiantes de La Plata 2-0 Arsenal Sarandi
86' Estudiantes - Alayes
90' Estudiantes - Pavone

Velez Sarsfield 1-1 River Plate
39' Velez - Castroman
48' River - Gonzalo Higuain


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Weekend Matches Fixtures/Results 02.12.06 03.12.06

Featured Weekend Matches and Results in the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Argentina Apertura.

The big match is in the Argentina Apertura where Boca can wrap it up on Sunday.

Tough to beat the handing-out of a trophy, but Arsenal are in dire need of a win on Saturday v Tottenham.

Saturday 02 December 2006

English Premier League

Middlesbrough 1-2 Manchester United
A soft penalty and a Darren Fletcher header, from a lovely Ryan Giggs cross, puts United six points clear at the top as Chelsea have the weekend off.

Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham
Two controversial penalty's and an Emmanuel Adebayor goal see the Gunners climb all the way to third.

Wigan 0-4 Liverpool
Two Bellamy goals, a Kuyt goal, and an own goal, conspire to make for a horrible first half for Wigan. The Reds however, move all the way up to 5th, level on points with 3rd place Arsenal and 4th place Portsmouth.

Spain La Liga

Levante 1-1 Barcelona
In the 76th, Alvaro Maior equalizes a 41st minute Deco goal. Barcelona still on top of La Liga going into Sunday with Sevilla just two points back. The Spanish champions perhaps taking it easy before Tuesday's all-important Champions League clash with Werder Bremen.

Serie A

Inter Milan 2-0 Siena
Nicolas Burdisso scores in the 11th and Hernan Crespo knocks in a wonderful goal in the 54th as Inter have now won a club-record 11 in-a-row in all competitions. The first-place Nerazzurri are now four points clear of Roma.

Roma 2-1 Atalanta
Two Francesco Totti penalties erase an early Atalanta lead. Roma remain only four points back of unbeaten Inter.

FoxSoccer.com AP Serie A Wrap (new window)

Sunday 03 December 2006

English Premier League

Everton 2-0 West Ham
The Toffees up to 7th, one point back of Arsenal, Portsmouth, Liverpool, and Reading. Tevez has another fine performance, but West Ham are just one point above the relegation zone.

Spain La Liga

Espanyol 2-1 Sevilla
A Fredi Kanoute penalty in the 25th doesn't hold up. Espanyol equalize on a stunning move from Raul Tamudo as he backheels to himself and fires a brilliant near-post strike. Luis Garcia taps-in the winner that drops Sevilla to third, two points back of Barca.

Real Madrid 2-1 Athletic de Bilbao
Bilbao go up in the 34th on a 30-yard free kick from Roberto Tiko. Ronaldo comes on for the second half, receives a perfect 40-yard pass at the top of the area, takes a lovely first touch, and tucks under the keeper to make it 1-1. Roberto Carlos gets the winner with a spectacular 30-yard low-drive just inside the post. Madrid are now in second only one point back of Barcelona.

Serie A

Parma 0-0 Palermo
Palermo fall to 3rd, four points back of Roma and eight points back of leaders Inter.

Cagliari 2-2 AC Milan
Alberto Gilardino puts Milan up in the 48th, but a soft penalty and then a nice looping header from Andrea Capone put the hosts up 2-1. Milan level through a Marco Borriello bicycle-kick from point-blank range in the 70th. The Rossoneri are now on 12, eight back of 4th place Liverno.

Argentina Apertura

Belgrano 1-0 Boca Juniors
Boca dominates, but is unable to finish as they will now have to wait until Sunday to win the Apertura. The visitors pour everyone forward after Peppino's 60th minute strike, but to no avail. Estudiantes stumble as well with a draw, but the result still cuts Boca's lead to three with one round remaining. Boca are +25 goal difference. Estudiantes are +21.

Argentinos Jrs. 2-2 Estudiantes de La Plata
The Apertura appears over until the 79th when Pavone draws Estudiantes level at 1-1. An 89th minute goal from Juan Sebastian Veron puts Estudiantes up 2-1 and just seconds from being only one point back of Boca. But an extra time leveler from Choy makes it 2-2 and leaves Estudiantes three points back of Boca going into the final week.

River Plate 1-2 Nueva Chicago
Farias' early goal is cancelled out by goals from Chicago's Federico Higuain and Jorge Martinez. River were out of the running to win the Apertura going into the day, and now have solidified a 3rd place finish.

More Apertura Coverage @ FoxSoccer.com - AP Report (new window)

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Fernando Gago - Real Madrid Agree to Terms With Fernando Gago, Now Pressing Boca Juniors

Midfielder Fernando Gago has agreed to terms with Real Madrid.

Boca Juniors president Mauricio Macri wants Gago to remain until June in order to play in the upcoming Copa Libertadores.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon would like to unveil Gago as early as Sunday.

FoxSoccer.com AP report (new window)

Carlos Tevez - Argentina Striker Carlos Tevez Refuses to Wear Brazil Jersey

Carlos Tevez, Argentina international, accepted only half of his punishment for walking out after being subbed-off in Sunday's 1 - 0 win over Sheffield United.

The 22-year-old's West Ham teammates voted on a two-part punishment requiring Tevez to make a donation to charity and then to wear a Brazil national team jersey.

Of the second requirement, Tevez expressed his respect for Brazil but also laughed and stated, "I can get all my salary discounted but I am never going to dress in Brazil's or River's shirts."

Tevez gets shirty with Hammers By Patricio Figueroa - skysports.com (new window)

Fernando Gago, Real Madrid Looking for Gago Transfer in January

Fernando Gago's agent, Marcelo Lombilla, is now in Madrid and Real president Ramon Calderon hopes to have a deal done by Sunday.

The 20-year-old Boca Juniors midfielder is expected to cost Real Madrid for around €20 million.

Reports: Gago's agent to negotiate with Real - FoxSoccer.com AP Report (new window)

Rodrigo Palacio, Boca Juniors' Palacio Scores Two Goals As Boca Nears Apertura Title

Rodrigo Palacio scored two goals in Sunday's 4 - 1 win over Colon, putting Boca Juniors just one win from the Apertura title.

The Boca superstar had factored in the home side's first goal as well.

After Jesus Datolo made a superb run up the touch line and crossed into the area, Palacio sliced between two defenders and deftly touched to a wide-open Neri Cardozo, who fired home the game's first goal.

Colon would equalize on a penalty before the half, but after the break, it would be all Boca.

In the 51st, Guillermo Marino would benefit from Matias Silvestre's hard work, as Silvestre left three Colon defenders in his wake before shuffling a pass into the area. Marino rewarded the effort by stepping away from goal for space, and firing a perfect strike across to the far post.

Then it would be time for Palacio to take center-stage.

In the 61st, Datolo picked out Palacio just outside the area. The Argentine international took four quick touches and fired a magnificent strike from a sharp angle to make it 3 - 1.

He then capped off the afternoon by putting himself top of the Apertura's scorers.

In the third minute of extra time, when Andres Franzoia put him in alone on keeper Tombolini, the Boca superstar made it 12 goals in 17 matches.

Sporting a new, shorter hair cut, but not without the famous rat-tail, Palacio had started the match with warm greetings and hugs for opposing manager Julio Falcioni.

In 2003, the Colon boss had given Palacio first Division playing time at Banfield before the striker's move to Boca in 2005. Unfortunately for Falcioni, that would be the last nice gesture of the day from Palacio as he helped keep his old manager's team near the bottom of the table in 18th.

Boca, now on 44 points with only two to play, are four points clear of Estudiantes as River Plate have been eliminated.

Boca can now claim an unprecedented third consecutive title with a win this Sunday at Belgrano.

Boca won decisively - Boca Juniors Official Site Match Report bocajuniors.com.ar (new window)

Weekend Matches Fixtures/Results 25.11.06 26.11.06

Featured Weekend Matches and Results in the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Argentina Apertura.

It's a big weekend for domestic football. Unfortunately, most of it happens on Sunday.

Super Sunday:
In the English Premier League, it's the match of the season with champions Chelsea making the trip to Old Trafford for a showdown with Manchester United.

Serie A has the top two head-to-head as well, with Inter Milan at Palermo

Spain's La Liga has Valencia v Real Madrid.

And Boca could win the Apertura if Estudiantes slips on Saturday.

Saturday 25 November 2006

English Premier League

Bolton 3-1 Arsenal
10' Bolton - Abdoulaye Faye
44' Bolton - Nicolas Anelka
45' Arsenal - Gilberto Silva
76' Bolton - Nicolas Anelka

Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City
67' Liverpool - Steven Gerrard

Spain La Liga

Barcelona 4-0 Villarreal
35' Barcelona - Ronaldinho penalty
55' Barcelona - Eidur Gudjohnsen
70' Barcelona - Andres Iniesta
88' Barcelona - Ronaldinho

Serie A

AC Milan 1-0 Messina
13' Milian - Paolo Maldini

Argentina Apertura

Estudiantes de La Plata 2-0 Racing Club
16' Estudiantes - Galvan
76' Estudiantes - Saucedo

Sunday 26 November 2006

English Premier League

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
29' United - Louis Saha
69' Chelsea - Ricardo Carvalho

Newcastle 1-0 Portsmouth
69' Newcastle - Antoine Sibierski

Spain La Liga

Valencia 0-1 Real Madrid
52' Madrid - Gonzalez Raul

Athletic de Bilbao 1-3 Sevilla
5' Sevilla - Luis Fabiano
10' Sevilla - Jose Luis Marti
68' Athletic de Bilbao - Aritz Aduritz Zubeldia
90' Sevilla - Luis Fabiano

Serie A

Palermo 1-2 Inter Milan
7' Inter - Zlatan Ibrahimovic
45' Palermo - Amauri
61' Inter - Patrick Vieira

Sampdoria 2-4 Roma
13' Roma - Francesco Totti
14' Sampdoria - Sergio Volpi
33' Roma - Simone Perrotta
45' Roma - Christian Panucci
74' Roma - Francesco Totti
90' Sampdoria - Francesco Flachi penalty

Argentina Apertura

Boca Juniors 4-1 Colon de Santa Fe
17' Boca - Neri Cardozo
24' Colon - Hernandez penalty
51' Boca - Marino
61' Boca - Rodrigo Palacio
90' Boca - Rodrigo Palacio

Godoy Cruz 0-1 River Plate
61' River - Belluschi



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