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San Francisco Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
River Plate and Boca Juniors ousted from Apertura tournament, face uncertain Club World Cup
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — River Plate and Boca Juniors have been eliminated in the Apertura tournament quarterfinals, raising concerns over the form of two of Argentina's richest teams ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. River Plate, which has the league's highest payroll at over $110 million, lost on penalties to Platense, a team valued at around $27 million. Boca Juniors was ousted earlier in the week after a loss to Independiente. 'We will work hard to not go to a penalty kick definition,' Millonarios coach Marcelo Gallardo said. 'And If it comes down to that, the story should be different.' A River Plate lineup featuring World Cup champions Franco Armani, German Pezzella and Marcos Acuna had been odds-on favorite to progress to the semifinals after entering the quarterfinals on a five-match winning streak. 'More than concerned, I am frustrated for not reaching the final,' Gallardo said. 'Our rival played great and prevented us from doing what we have been doing.' River Plate, which also lost in the Supercopa earlier in the year, will have to regroup ahead of a Copa Libertadores showdown next Tuesday against Universitario de Perú and then the Club World Cup starting June 15. The global tournament kicks off with Argentina great Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team taking on Egypt's Al Ahly. River Plate will open its Club World Cup campaign June 17 against Urawa Reds of Japan and then will face off against Inter Milan and Mexico's Monterrey. 'As the tournament inches closer we will feel a special energy, the feeling of belonging with the elite,' Gallardo said. 'I know that the match against the Mexican team will be special and will gather interest from our fans.' Boca Juniors, with a squad worth around $93 million, is also going through tough times after being ousted from the Copa Libertadores and a loss to crosstown rival River Plate in the Argentine clasico. All those failures led to the firing of coach Fernando Gago, and the team has yet to name a new coach. Boca will play its first match of the Club World Cup against Portugal's Benfica on June 16, and then will take on Bayern Munich and New Zealand's Auckland City.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
River Plate and Boca Juniors ousted from Apertura tournament, face uncertain Club World Cup
Franco Mastantuono, center, of River Plate celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during a local tournament soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello) BUENOS AIRES (AP) — River Plate and Boca Juniors have been eliminated in the Apertura tournament quarterfinals, raising concerns over the form of two of Argentina's richest teams ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. River Plate, which has the league's highest payroll at over $110 million, lost on penalties to Platense, a team valued at around $27 million. Boca Juniors was ousted earlier in the week after a loss to Independiente. Advertisement 'We will work hard to not go to a penalty kick definition,' Millonarios coach Marcelo Gallardo said. 'And If it comes down to that, the story should be different.' A River Plate lineup featuring World Cup champions Franco Armani, German Pezzella and Marcos Acuna had been odds-on favorite to progress to the semifinals after entering the quarterfinals on a five-match winning streak. 'More than concerned, I am frustrated for not reaching the final,' Gallardo said. 'Our rival played great and prevented us from doing what we have been doing.' River Plate, which also lost in the Supercopa earlier in the year, will have to regroup ahead of a Copa Libertadores showdown next Tuesday against Universitario de Perú and then the Club World Cup starting June 15. The global tournament kicks off with Argentina great Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team taking on Egypt's Al Ahly. Advertisement River Plate will open its Club World Cup campaign June 17 against Urawa Reds of Japan and then will face off against Inter Milan and Mexico's Monterrey. 'As the tournament inches closer we will feel a special energy, the feeling of belonging with the elite,' Gallardo said. 'I know that the match against the Mexican team will be special and will gather interest from our fans.' Boca Juniors, with a squad worth around $93 million, is also going through tough times after being ousted from the Copa Libertadores and a loss to crosstown rival River Plate in the Argentine clasico. All those failures led to the firing of coach Fernando Gago, and the team has yet to name a new coach. Advertisement Boca will play its first match of the Club World Cup against Portugal's Benfica on June 16, and then will take on Bayern Munich and New Zealand's Auckland City. ___ AP soccer:
Winnipeg Free Press
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
River Plate and Boca Juniors ousted from Apertura tournament, face uncertain Club World Cup
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — River Plate and Boca Juniors have been eliminated in the Apertura tournament quarterfinals, raising concerns over the form of two of Argentina's richest teams ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. River Plate, which has the league's highest payroll at over $110 million, lost on penalties to Platense, a team valued at around $27 million. Boca Juniors was ousted earlier in the week after a loss to Independiente. 'We will work hard to not go to a penalty kick definition,' Millonarios coach Marcelo Gallardo said. 'And If it comes down to that, the story should be different.' A River Plate lineup featuring World Cup champions Franco Armani, German Pezzella and Marcos Acuna had been odds-on favorite to progress to the semifinals after entering the quarterfinals on a five-match winning streak. 'More than concerned, I am frustrated for not reaching the final,' Gallardo said. 'Our rival played great and prevented us from doing what we have been doing.' River Plate, which also lost in the Supercopa earlier in the year, will have to regroup ahead of a Copa Libertadores showdown next Tuesday against Universitario de Perú and then the Club World Cup starting June 15. The global tournament kicks off with Argentina great Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team taking on Egypt's Al Ahly. River Plate will open its Club World Cup campaign June 17 against Urawa Reds of Japan and then will face off against Inter Milan and Mexico's Monterrey. 'As the tournament inches closer we will feel a special energy, the feeling of belonging with the elite,' Gallardo said. 'I know that the match against the Mexican team will be special and will gather interest from our fans.' Boca Juniors, with a squad worth around $93 million, is also going through tough times after being ousted from the Copa Libertadores and a loss to crosstown rival River Plate in the Argentine clasico. All those failures led to the firing of coach Fernando Gago, and the team has yet to name a new coach. Boca will play its first match of the Club World Cup against Portugal's Benfica on June 16, and then will take on Bayern Munich and New Zealand's Auckland City. ___ AP soccer:
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
River Plate and Boca Juniors ousted from Apertura tournament, face uncertain Club World Cup
BUENOS AIRES — River Plate and Boca Juniors have been eliminated in the Apertura tournament quarterfinals, raising concerns over the form of two of Argentina's richest teams ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. River Plate, which has the league's highest payroll at over $110 million, lost on penalties to Platense, a team valued at around $27 million. Boca Juniors was ousted earlier in the week after a loss to Independiente. 'We will work hard to not go to a penalty kick definition,' Millonarios coach Marcelo Gallardo said. 'And If it comes down to that, the story should be different.' A River Plate lineup featuring World Cup champions Franco Armani, German Pezzella and Marcos Acuna had been odds-on favorite to progress to the semifinals after entering the quarterfinals on a five-match winning streak. 'More than concerned, I am frustrated for not reaching the final,' Gallardo said. 'Our rival played great and prevented us from doing what we have been doing.' River Plate, which also lost in the Supercopa earlier in the year, will have to regroup ahead of a Copa Libertadores showdown next Tuesday against Universitario de Perú and then the Club World Cup starting June 15. The global tournament kicks off with Argentina great Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team taking on Egypt's Al Ahly. River Plate will open its Club World Cup campaign June 17 against Urawa Reds of Japan and then will face off against Inter Milan and Mexico's Monterrey. 'As the tournament inches closer we will feel a special energy, the feeling of belonging with the elite,' Gallardo said. 'I know that the match against the Mexican team will be special and will gather interest from our fans.' Boca Juniors, with a squad worth around $93 million, is also going through tough times after being ousted from the Copa Libertadores and a loss to crosstown rival River Plate in the Argentine clasico. All those failures led to the firing of coach Fernando Gago, and the team has yet to name a new coach. Boca will play its first match of the Club World Cup against Portugal's Benfica on June 16, and then will take on Bayern Munich and New Zealand's Auckland City. soccer: /hub/soccer
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Volcan de mi Tierra Wins Multiple Double Golds, A Testament to Craftsmanship
Recognized at the 2025 SFWSC and Agavos Awards, Volcan Blanco and Reposado Earn Rare, Authoritative 'Double-Double-Gold' Status JALISCO, Mexico, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Call it "Quadruple-Double-Gold." An authoritative double-blind tasting by the world's most distinguished spirits critics has resulted in double the awards of Double Gold for Tequila's fastest-rising benchmark luxury brand. Has the golden age of Volcan de mi Tierra dawned? Volcan de mi Tierra, the family-owned luxury tequila brand founded as a joint venture between Mexico's esteemed Gallardo family and global luxury leader Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), is proud to announce its recent wins of Double Gold for both its Blanco and Reposado expressions at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). But the accolades and awards don't end there, as the brand took home bonafide Double Gold wins at the Agavos Awards. As the most prestigious and influential competition in the industry, the SFWSC's Double Gold designation requires a unanimous vote from all judges – and in 2025 – Volcan earned this distinction twice, from over 60 expert palates. With this achievement, Volcan is one of the only tequila brands this year to receive Double Gold for two separate expressions, once again proving that exceptional quality isn't an anomaly, it's the standard. The recent, monumental wins continue a remarkable streak for Volcan de mi Tierra: 2023: Volcan X.A. earns Double Gold and is named Best Overall Tequila at the NY Tasting Alliance Competition 2024: X.A. follows up with Double Gold at both the San Francisco and New York competitions 2025: Blanco and Reposado both receive Double Gold at SFWSC 2025: Blanco and Reposado are also awarded Double Gold at the Agavos Awards, reaffirming their quality across multiple judging panels And while the full results of this year's competition for SFWSC will be unveiled at the gala in November, Volcan Blanco has already been shortlisted for Best-in-Class, a nomination that places it among the absolute best tequilas in the world. To receive unanimous Double Golds in a single year, from different competitions and for two core expressions, speaks to a level of craftsmanship and control rarely seen in the category. It's not luck. It's not hype. It's the result of years of disciplined production, precision in every process, and a relentless commitment to believing tequila should taste like tequila. These honors are a reflection of what's been carefully built at NOM 1523, Volcan's dedicated distillery where the team maintains complete oversight from agave to bottle — without shortcuts, additives, or compromises. "Our mission from day one was to craft a tequila house that reflects the soul of Mexico: authentic, elegant, and real," said Santiago Cortina Gallardo, CEO and Co-Founder of Volcan de mi Tierra. "To earn this kind of recognition across multiple expressions, multiple years, and multiple judging panels is a powerful reminder that consistency and authenticity still matter." As the conversation in the tequila category increasingly turns to transparency, production integrity, and long-term quality, Volcan continues to lead by example with the awards, and the liquid, to prove it. And the best is yet to come. Press Contact James Masello | Overton & Associatesjames@ +1 (847) 987-3306 About Volcan de mi TierraVolcan de mi Tierra represents more than 250 years of passion and entrepreneurship, combining generations of the Gallardo family's deep roots in Mexico since 1774 with Moët Hennessy's luxury savoir-faire. Volcan de mi Tierra has its own distillery NOM 1523, located at the foot of the volcano named Tequila and houses a unique manufacturing technique to uncompromisingly craft luxury tequila. For more information, visit About Agavos AwardsThe Agavos Awards is a premier international competition dedicated exclusively to agave-based spirits, including tequila, mezcal, raicilla, bacanora, and agave-based RTDs. Founded in 2025 by the creators of Tequila Matchmaker, the awards celebrate excellence across taste, design, and innovation. All entries are purchased at retail and judged blind by seasoned agave experts to ensure fairness and transparency. Winners are recognized across multiple categories and featured on the Tequila Matchmaker platform. For more, visit About San Francisco World Spirits CompetitionThe San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), founded in 2000, is one of the most prestigious and influential spirits competitions globally. Organized by The Tasting Alliance, SFWSC sets the industry standard for excellence, recognizing both globally renowned distilleries and emerging small-batch producers. Entries are evaluated through a rigorous blind tasting process by a panel of esteemed judges, ensuring impartiality and integrity. Medal winners gain widespread recognition and respect within the industry. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Volcan de mi Tierra
