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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Boyhood club of Lionel Messi sanctions 9-year-olds over photo with player from rival team
A simple photo between kids and a professional footballer has spiralled into controversy in Argentina, after Newell's Old Boys sanctioned youth players for posing with Rosario Central's Ignacio Malcorra, a move seen as a shocking escalation of the city's fierce football rivalry. Newell's, the Rosario club that once nurtured a young Lionel Messi, suspended the academy players from training and revoked their scholarships for three months after discovering their photo with Malcorra, who has played for bitter rivals Rosario Central during five seasons. The decision, which club officials framed as a protective measure following reported fan threats, has drawn strong criticism from both the public and prominent figures, while Malcorra himself expressed his dismay at the row. 'I feel sad for them. Children are innocent and don't know much about what they're doing,' Malcorra told reporters on Friday, recounting the chance encounter at a youth tournament three months ago. 'They just wanted to take a photo with a top flight player, like any child would.' As the photo went viral on social media only recently, club officials said earlier this week the matter had been dealt with internally, while some ultra-supporters had reportedly demanded the children to be expelled. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni also condemned the sanctions. 'If you dream of playing in the First Division one day, it doesn't matter who you play with,' he told reporters before Thursday's match against Chile. National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich on Friday called the sanctions 'disgraceful' on social media, suggesting the club had bowed to pressure from hardline supporters. The football rivalry, also known as the Rosario derby, reflects the deep footballing identity of the industrial port of Rosario - a city that produced eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi through Newell's and recently welcomed Argentina talisman Angel Di Maria back to Central. Newell's said the affected children 'continue to be members of the club' and that directors would meet with parents next week 'to continue listening to them, supporting them, and taking appropriate action.'
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Newell's Sanctions Kids Over Photo With Rosario Central Star
A SIMPLE photo between kids and a professional footballer has spiralled into controversy in Argentina, after Newell's Old Boys sanctioned youth players for posing with Rosario Central's Ignacio Malcorra, a move seen as a shocking escalation of the city's fierce football rivalry. Newell's, the Rosario club that once nurtured a young Lionel Messi, suspended the academy players from training and revoked their scholarships for three months after discovering their photo with Malcorra, who has played for bitter rivals Rosario Central during five seasons. The decision, which club officials framed as a protective measure following reported fan threats, has drawn strong criticism from both the public and prominent figures, while Malcorra himself expressed his dismay at the row. 'I feel sad for them. Children are innocent and don't know much about what they're doing,' Malcorra told reporters on Friday, recounting the chance encounter at a youth tournament three months ago. 'They just wanted to take a photo with a top flight player, like any child would.' As the photo went viral on social media only recently, club officials said earlier this week the matter had been dealt with internally, while some ultra-supporters had reportedly demanded the children to be expelled. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni also condemned the sanctions. 'If you dream of playing in the First Division one day, it doesn't matter who you play with,' he told reporters before Thursday's match against Chile. National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich on Friday called the sanctions 'disgraceful' on social media, suggesting the club had bowed to pressure from hardline supporters. The football rivalry, also known as the Rosario derby, reflects the deep footballing identity of the industrial port of Rosario - a city that produced eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi through Newell's and recently welcomed Argentina talisman Angel Di Maria back to Central. Newell's said the affected children 'continue to be members of the club' and that directors would meet with parents next week 'to continue listening to them, supporting them, and taking appropriate action.' (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Football rivalry gone too far: Argentine club Newell's sanctions 9-year-olds over rival player photo
A SIMPLE photo between kids and a professional footballer has spiralled into controversy in Argentina, after Newell's Old Boys sanctioned youth players for posing with Rosario Central's Ignacio Malcorra, a move seen as a shocking escalation of the city's fierce football rivalry. Newell's, the Rosario club that once nurtured a young Lionel Messi, suspended the academy players from training and revoked their scholarships for three months after discovering their photo with Malcorra, who has played for bitter rivals Rosario Central during five seasons. The decision, which club officials framed as a protective measure following reported fan threats, has drawn strong criticism from both the public and prominent figures, while Malcorra himself expressed his dismay at the row. 'I feel sad for them. Children are innocent and don't know much about what they're doing,' Malcorra told reporters on Friday, recounting the chance encounter at a youth tournament three months ago. 'They just wanted to take a photo with a top flight player, like any child would.' As the photo went viral on social media only recently, club officials said earlier this week the matter had been dealt with internally, while some ultra-supporters had reportedly demanded the children to be expelled. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni also condemned the sanctions. 'If you dream of playing in the First Division one day, it doesn't matter who you play with,' he told reporters before Thursday's match against Chile. National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich on Friday called the sanctions 'disgraceful' on social media, suggesting the club had bowed to pressure from hardline supporters. The football rivalry, also known as the Rosario derby, reflects the deep footballing identity of the industrial port of Rosario - a city that produced eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi through Newell's and recently welcomed Argentina talisman Angel Di Maria back to Central. Newell's said the affected children 'continue to be members of the club' and that directors would meet with parents next week 'to continue listening to them, supporting them, and taking appropriate action.' (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
Reuters
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Keylor Navas shines in Newell's Old Boys 2-0 win over Boca Juniors
ROSARIO, Argentina, March 30 (Reuters) - Newell's Old Boys secured a 2-0 home win over Boca Juniors in the Argentine Primera Division Apertura tournament on Sunday, with goalkeeper Keylor Navas stopping a penalty from former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Edinson Cavani. Luciano Herrera opened the scoring after five minutes, latching on to Carlos Gonzalez's precise header. The hosts doubled their lead on the stroke of half-time when Luciano Lollo headed home Ever Banega's cross. Advertisement · Scroll to continue Report This Ad In the second half, Boca's hopes were shattered when Navas saved a dramatic penalty from captain Cavani before also saving the rebound on a rainy night at the Marcelo Bielsa stadium. Boca dropped to second in Group A standings with 23 points, while Newell's are 11th.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Boca Juniors' announce lineup against Newell's Old Boys
🚨 Boca Juniors' announce lineup against Newell's Old Boys This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. The 'Xeneize' presents itself to Lepra at the "Coloso" Marcelo Bielsa Stadium to close the eleventh day of the 2025 Opening Tournament. This Sunday, the 11th date of the 2025 Opening Tournament of the Professional Football League (LPF) ends with the presentation of Boca Juniors as a visitor to Newell's Old Boys. Advertisement The 'Xeneize' comes from six consecutive wins in the tournament and wants to extend its positive streak in Rosario. It needs to win to return to the top of the Zona A standings after being overtaken by Tigre, who beat Defensa y Justicia 2-1. Fernando Gago left the Chilean Carlos Palacios out of the call-up, who was absent from the first training session of the week, which represents a significant loss for his team's offense. Boca Juniors' starting eleven Gago has opted for his best available players to face this match. Alan Velasco starts in the attack alongside Edinson Cavani and Milton Giménez. Compared to the last presentation, Lautaro Di Lollo and Tomás Belmonte enter in place of Rodrigo Battaglia and Ander Herrera, respectively. Advertisement Newell's Old Boys, for its part, records three matches without falls (with two consecutive draws) in its last presentations. Cristian Fabbiani starts to give his imprint to a team that faces a pivotal match against his audience. Newell's Old Boys' initial lineup Fabbiani puts the best footballers he has at his disposal in this high-risk duel.
