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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🤕Boca to miss key player against Unión
After a draw with little to rescue against Argentinos, Boca has already changed its focus and set its sights on the next Clausura match against Unión. Russo's big challenge was to recover Nicolás Figal, however, today he was completely ruled out. The first central defender felt pain again in his right calf, precisely in the scar of an old tear. Advertisement Although the studies did not reveal a new injury, the technical staff will handle it with caution and quickly ruled him out. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA - AFP or licensors
The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Boca Juniors stumble in Clausura opener with goalless draw
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Final - Chelsea v Paris St Germain - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 13, 2025 A car decorated in the colours of Boca Juniors and featuring an image of Diego Maradona is seen outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Lee Smith BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Boca Juniors' hopes of making a flying start to their Argentina Clausura tournament campaign were dashed in Sunday's goalless draw with Argentinos Juniors at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The home side set the tone early on by testing Boca's keeper Agustin Marchesin with a Tomas Molina header, and they kept up the pressure throughout the first half with attempts from Emiliano Viveros and Federico Fattori that kept Marchesin busy. After the break, Boca Juniors came close to opening the scoring when Miguel Merentiel unleashed a shot from the left side of the box, but Argentinos Juniors' goalkeeper Diego Rodriguez thwarted him. Both sides shared a point from their opening clash, with Boca left to rue what was expected to be a statement performance following their disappointing Club World Cup exit in the group stage last month. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Boca Juniors stumble in Clausura opener with goalless draw
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Final - Chelsea v Paris St Germain - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 13, 2025 A car decorated in the colours of Boca Juniors and featuring an image of Diego Maradona is seen outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Lee Smith BUENOS AIRES - Boca Juniors' hopes of making a flying start to their Argentina Clausura tournament campaign were dashed in Sunday's goalless draw with Argentinos Juniors at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The home side set the tone early on by testing Boca's keeper Agustin Marchesin with a Tomas Molina header, and they kept up the pressure throughout the first half with attempts from Emiliano Viveros and Federico Fattori that kept Marchesin busy. After the break, Boca Juniors came close to opening the scoring when Miguel Merentiel unleashed a shot from the left side of the box, but Argentinos Juniors' goalkeeper Diego Rodriguez thwarted him. Both sides shared a point from their opening clash, with Boca left to rue what was expected to be a statement performance following their disappointing Club World Cup exit in the group stage last month. REUTERS
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Argentine giants under pressure, surprise champions reset as Clausura starts
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Boca Juniors and River Plate head into Argentina's Clausura (closing) championship aiming to restore their status at home after painful Club World Cup group-stage exits, while surprise champions Platense defend their title under new leadership. Despite their historic achievements, Boca and River endured a humbling first half of the season. River finished the Apertura (opening championship) strongly but stumbled in the quarter-finals, losing on penalties to eventual champions Platense. Their Club World Cup campaign did little to ease pressure on coach Marcelo Gallardo as his side managed only one win, against Japan's Urawa Reds, as they failed to reach the knockout stage. Losing teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid further weakened River and, with no big-name signings yet, the Clausura presents them with an opportunity to regroup. They will open the campaign with a marquee match-up on Sunday against Platense. Bitter rivals Boca's outlook is not much brighter. Under Fernando Gago they showed some consistency but never convinced and a painful 2–1 Clasico defeat by River late in the Apertura proved the final straw as the coach departed. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore ST will have Govt's 'full confidence and support' in its mission: PM Wong Singapore ST will aim to become an indispensable partner to S'pore's communities: Editor Jaime Ho Singapore Heartbeats & Headlines: ST's 180-year legacy comes to life in immersive exhibition Singapore Trusted news, smarter experience with new Straits Times website and app Singapore Community space Stranger Conversations blossoms as a 'library of human stories' and life experiences Singapore Judge declines to void alleged sham marriage in S'pore, says it is for Parliament to decide Singapore New list of technologies that reduce carbon footprint of buildings to be ready by Q1 2026 Singapore Man who killed 5-year-old daughter gets life sentence after he appeals against 35-year jail term Boca's Club World Cup journey was equally disappointing, capped by being held to a shock draw by amateur side Auckland City that sealed their group-stage elimination, despite the incredible support of travelling fans across the United States. With World Cup winner Leandro Paredes returning from AS Roma and manager Miguel Angel Russo given time to steady the ship, Boca will look to improve. They open their campaign on Sunday at home to Argentinos Juniors. FRESH STARTS Challengers will not be in short supply. Rosario Central topped Group B in the Apertura but stumbled in the quarter-finals against eventual finalists Huracan. Now, the return of club great and national icon Angel Di Maria has reignited belief that early promise can turn into a serious title push. Among the tournament's long shots, all eyes will be on Platense as they try to prove their Apertura title was no fluke. The surprise champions are set to begin a new era, after coaching duo Favio Orsi and Sergio Gomez resigned just 10 days after lifting the trophy. In their place is Cristian Gonzalez, tasked with keeping the momentum alive at a club unaccustomed to life at the top. "In the first training session, I congratulated these guys because they want more," Gonzalez said during his presentation. "They convey to me that desire to keep competing, to want to win." REUTERS
The Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Argentine giants under pressure, surprise champions reset as Clausura starts
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group C - Auckland City v Boca Juniors - Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. - June 24, 2025 Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo reacts REUTERS/Carlos Barria (Reuters) -Boca Juniors and River Plate head into Argentina's Clausura (closing) championship aiming to restore their status at home after painful Club World Cup group-stage exits, while surprise champions Platense defend their title under new leadership. Despite their historic achievements, Boca and River endured a humbling first half of the season. River finished the Apertura (opening championship) strongly but stumbled in the quarter-finals, losing on penalties to eventual champions Platense. Their Club World Cup campaign did little to ease pressure on coach Marcelo Gallardo as his side managed only one win, against Japan's Urawa Reds, as they failed to reach the knockout stage. Losing teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono to Real Madrid further weakened River and, with no big-name signings yet, the Clausura presents them with an opportunity to regroup. They will open the campaign with a marquee match-up on Sunday against Platense. Bitter rivals Boca's outlook is not much brighter. Under Fernando Gago they showed some consistency but never convinced and a painful 2–1 Clasico defeat by River late in the Apertura proved the final straw as the coach departed. Boca's Club World Cup journey was equally disappointing, capped by being held to a shock draw by amateur side Auckland City that sealed their group-stage elimination, despite the incredible support of travelling fans across the United States. With World Cup winner Leandro Paredes returning from AS Roma and manager Miguel Angel Russo given time to steady the ship, Boca will look to improve. They open their campaign on Sunday at home to Argentinos Juniors. FRESH STARTS Challengers will not be in short supply. Rosario Central topped Group B in the Apertura but stumbled in the quarter-finals against eventual finalists Huracan. Now, the return of club great and national icon Angel Di Maria has reignited belief that early promise can turn into a serious title push. Among the tournament's long shots, all eyes will be on Platense as they try to prove their Apertura title was no fluke. The surprise champions are set to begin a new era, after coaching duo Favio Orsi and Sergio Gomez resigned just 10 days after lifting the trophy. In their place is Cristian Gonzalez, tasked with keeping the momentum alive at a club unaccustomed to life at the top. "In the first training session, I congratulated these guys because they want more," Gonzalez said during his presentation. "They convey to me that desire to keep competing, to want to win." (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Ken Ferris)
