Author: Tom Nash
Tom is an Argentina correspondent for World Football Index, and River Plate reporter based in Buenos Aires. He also runs the @CARP_English Twitter account.
A Special Day Turned Sour At The Copa Libertadores ‘Super Final’
Monday 26 November was supposed to be a very special day for the fans of either River Plate or Boca Juniors.
A new working week was meant to begin w [...]
Argentina’s Final Of The Century All Square After Pulsating First Leg
Far too often, South America makes headlines around the world for all the wrong reasons, both in terms of politics and football.
Political news usu [...]
Copa Libertadores Preview: Argentina Prepares For Final Of The Century
South America’s equivalent of the Champions League -- The Copa Libertadores -- has existed for 58 years.
After nearly six decades of continental fo [...]
And Then There Were Four – Copa Libertadores Quarter Final Roundup
The South American equivalent of the Champions League reached a critical phase this week, with the Copa Libertadores quarter-final second legs being p [...]
Boca Juniors & River Plate Meet At La Bombonera: Superclásico Preview
The build-up to any Argentine Superclásico is always heated. The local media interview players, managers and club presidents hoping that they will mak [...]
Copa Libertadores Heats Up After Action-Packed Last 16
River Plate demolished Racing to join some surprise names in the Copa Libertadores quarter finals, writes Tom Nash.
South America’s premier footbal [...]
2 Thrashings That Brought The Copa Argentina Into Question
When a far superior team comes up against a lower league side in a cup-tie, and could comfortably put 10 goals past them, should they give their all a [...]
Marcelo Saracchi – The Uruguayan Left Back Set For RB Leipzig
Sources at River Plate confirmed on Monday night that the club has received an offer of €12.5m from RB Leipzig for left-back Marcelo Saracchi. The clu [...]
Sergio Romero Injury Gives Franco Armani Argentina Chance
2018 has been a dream come true for River Plate goalkeeper Franco Armani so far. With the World Cup almost upon us, things may yet get even better as [...]
How Should River Plate Use The Upcoming Transfer Window?
With the World Cup now just weeks away, football’s greatest clubs will all be pondering how to strengthen their squads before resuming action in Augus [...]