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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Colón reject Forneris bid: what other options do Racing have?
Colón reject Forneris bid: what other options do Racing have? These days, Racing Club is focused on the transfer market, and has already set its sights on one of its targets: Alan Forneris. The young midfielder who plays for Colón has been the main target at the Academy to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season. Advertisement Racing has already made an offer but Colón rejected it as insufficient. New offer or other options? According to information from Racing de Alma, the Academy offered one million dollars for Alan Forneris, intending to include in the negotiation the card of Germán Conti, who has no place in Gustavo Costas' team. While Conti is also wanted by Belgrano, Colón is not interested in the central defender, and rejected Racing's million-dollar offer. The Sabalero demands two million for Fornaris, and also wants to keep 20% of his card. This week it will be decided whether Racing meets Colón's demands to add Forneris, or changes its strategy and looks for other names to strengthen the midfield. Advertisement In this regard, other players that the board led by Diego Milito would have in mind have already been leaked. The first is Lautaro López, a 20-year-old midfielder who plays for Montevideo City Torque in Uruguay, and who has experience in the Argentina Under-20 team. Another option is Facundo Di Biasi, a 19-year-old central midfielder who plays for Gimnasia y Esgrima in La Plata. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
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⚠️ Vietto a doubt: trained separately at Racing ahead of Fortaleza clash
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Racing concludes its participation in the group stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores by hosting Fortaleza at the Presidente Perón Stadium in team led by Gustavo Costas is already qualified for the round of 16, although naturally, they aim to secure the top spot in the group, against a Fortaleza that wants to take it from them. For that, the team of Juan Pablo Vojvoda will need to win at the Cilindro. ℹ️ Luciano Vietto, con un cuadro de sacroileítis, trabajó diferenciado. — Racing Club (@RacingClub) May 26, 2025 The news this Monday brought bad tidings: Racing reported the injury of Luciano Vietto after Monday's training sessions. The 31-year-old forward trained separately due to a case of sacroiliitis, an injury affecting the lower part of the spine and the lumbar area. Thus, his participation in Thursday's match is in doubt. Vietto is a key player for Costas, but between some injuries and the lack of rhythm they entail, he has experienced a period of ups and downs since his return to the Academy in the middle of last year. If his absence is confirmed, Vietto would join another significant absence already affecting the team's attack. Maximiliano Salas, affected by a muscular injury, missed the game against Colo Colo and is still in recovery, so Ramiro Degregorio is expected to return as a starter for Racing against Fortaleza. 📸 Marcelo Endelli - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Germán Conti could leave Racing, Belgrano keen on signing him
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. After securing Racing's qualification for the round of 16 of the 2025 Copa Libertadores, coach Gustavo Costas has already stated that he expects "three or four reinforcements" for his board led by Diego Milito, necessarily more concerned about finances ahead of the upcoming transfer window, responded that it would first be necessary to sell players in order to buy. The club, known as La Academia, is currently engaged in these negotiations and calculations, and everything indicates that there is already a name that could become the next sale, bringing a significant income to the club's coffers. 📸 PABLO PORCIUNCULA - AFP or licensors Belgrano has made a formal offer for Germán Conti, the 30-year-old central defender who joined La Academia at the beginning of 2024, but who lately has not had many minutes in Costas' team. Therefore, a departure would be beneficial both for the player, who wants to get more playing time, and for Racing, which would free up a spot taken by a player who rarely features in the team. For now, there has been no agreement between Racing and Belgrano regarding the terms of Conti's transfer, although according to Racing de Alma, "there is good will on both sides" to make it happen. Conti arrived at Racing at the express request of Costas, and La Academia paid one million dollars for the player's rights, which belong to Colón. He had been on loan at Lokomotiv Moscow before returning to Argentina (he hardly played in Russia). Curiously, despite being requested by the coach, Conti never established himself in the team or found consistency, so now a departure seems the most likely outcome.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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👀 Costas calls for reinforcements: the names linked with Racing
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Eliminated by Platense from the final stages of the Torneo Apertura in the Professional League, Racing Club still has the Copa Libertadores ahead, where they have already secured a spot in the round of 16, as well as the Copa Argentina. But the end of the semester is approaching, and at La Academia they are starting to think about the mid-year transfer market. The coach himself, Gustavo Costas, emphasized this after the victory against Colo Colo, when he stated that the squad needs at least "three or four reinforcements." "Racing needs to sell in order to strengthen," was the response from the club's management, but some names are already starting to emerge... Villa and Moreno on La Academia's radar Sebastián Villa and Marcelino Moreno are two of the names Costas likes to reinforce the attack. "We play every three days and sometimes you don't have enough to take risks," the coach said about the need for reinforcements. "Maravilla wasn't ready to play, after the two goals I already wanted to take him out. Him, Sosa, Salas... They've all been playing every game, we play at a very intense pace." Names like Villa and Moreno would give the squad a boost in quality. The coach believes he needs to strengthen the team with another number 9 and also a winger. In addition, a creative midfielder and another reinforcement in defense are also positions Gustavo Costas is looking to strengthen. 📸 Marcelo Endelli - 2025 Getty Images
Forbes
01-04-2025
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Copa Libertadores 2025 Begins In South America
Marlon Freitas of Botafogo celebrates with the trophy after winning the tournament following the ... More Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2024 Final between Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on November 30, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by) The Copa Libertadores is the biggest club competition in South America and it returns to action this week. Domestic leagues have kicked off across the continent but now it is time for the most exciting championship of all to come to the party. The Copa Libertadores pits the strongest teams from each South American soccer league against each other every year and this usually results in epic battles, unrivalled passion and some of the most dramatic soccer scenes on the planet. Players of Botafogo lift the trophy after winning the final match of the Copa Libertadores between ... More Brazil's Atletico Mineiro and Brazil's Botafogo at Stadium Antonio V. Liberti in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 30, 2024. Brazilian teams have won seven of the last eight Copa Libertadores titles, and that includes the last six trophies in a row. Why would anything change this year? The truth is that as well as being the biggest nation and economy in South America, private investment in Brazilian soccer clubs over the last four or five years has taken their dominance to the next level. For better or worse this has meant that just once in the last eight years has a Brazilian side not been present in the Copa Libertadores final. The last four champions have all been different winners from Brazil, including last season when Botafogo won its first ever championship. This year Flamengo and Palmeiras are favorites for the domestic Brazilian titles and the Copa Libertadores, but Botafogo will have its say in the race too. Internacional and São Paulo are also amongst the top teams and so it wouldn't be a shock for this title to be brought straight back home to Brazil. Head Coach of Racing Gustavo Costas celebrates with players after winning the Recopa Sudamericana ... More 2025 by winning the second leg match between Botafogo of Brazil and Racing Club of Argentina at Estadio OlÌmpico Nilton Santos on February 27, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Andre Ricardo/Sports) Aside from the Brazilian teams, it's usually clubs from Argentina that come the closest to Copa Libertadores success. Teams from Argentina have managed to reach four of the last eight finals but only in 2018 could River Plate lift the trophy, in an all-Argentinian final against fierce rivals Boca Juniors. This year the likes of River Plate and Racing Club are the most likely sides to bring the trophy back to Argentina instead of Brazil. Racing Club won the Copa Sudamericana last season, and they defeated Botafogo in this season's 'Recopa' just a few weeks ago. A statement victory that helps to prove that, with a bit of luck, Racing can go all the way. River Plate has the advantage of playing at the biggest stadium in South America in front of a fearsome home crowd. The club boasts an excellent and well mixed squad; full of young talent and some experienced veterans. Marcelo Gallardo, the River Plate coach, is in his second spell with the club. The first time around he led River Plate to two Copa Libertadores titles so his expertise is another reason why River is in with a chance. Marcelo Gallardo coach of River Plate looks on before a match between River Plate and Sarmiento as ... More part of Liga Profesional 2022 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on July 31, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by) A lot of the magic of the Copa Libertadores comes in the madness of the group stages. Bolivian teams enjoy the home advantage of altitude, and those in the very north of the continent try to use tropical heat to tire out their opponents from the south of the continent. Tempers flare and stadiums erupt in this incredible tournament, that never ceases to entertain. Last season Peñarol of Uruguay knocked out Flamengo, representatives of six different nations made the knockout stages and an epic final saw a super early red card and a first-time tournament winner in Botafogo. Pre-match firework displays went viral across the globe and goals, cards and penalty shoot-outs were the order of the day. What will shock us in the Copa Libertadores this season? Fans of Botafogo cheer for their team before the Copa Libertadores Final between Atletico Mineiro ... More and Botafogo at Estadio Mas Monumental, on November 30. (Photo by Federico Peretti/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
