Players Abroad
Former River Plate players and coaches
Tiros Libres: Bi-Campeon?
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River will need to put last Saturday’s loss to Boca behind them when they face San Lorenzo tonight in the Torneo de Verano.
While claiming to not be completely abandoning his unpopular and as yet unproven 3-3-3-1 formation, Diego Simeone will instead start a 4-2-3-1. Returning to the starting lineup will be Radamel Falcao, who came [...]
Marco Ruben Sold to Villareal
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Well that didn’t take long.
After posting last night about the need for Marco Ruben to move to another country after not living up to expectations, River have sold the young forward to Spanish side Villareal in a deal worth 7 million dollars.
Ruben, surprisingly named yesterday to Argentina’s 18 man roster ahead of Olympic qualifying, had [...]
River Stars Past and Present in for Argentina Friendly
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The full roster for the Argentina - Guatemala friendly was released today, with several players of interest to River fans. As expected, former millonarios Gonzalo Higuain, Martín Demichelis, and Javier Mascherano were included in Sergio Batista’s 18 man squad for the February 6th game in Los Angeles, but perhaps the biggest surprise was the [...]
Muñeco to US?
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Reports from Argentina and Goal.com are claiming that Marcelo Gallardo, former River captain and Argentine international, could be on his way to MLS.
San Lorenzo was known to be in the running for the midfielder, currently languishing at PSG, a move which would have been a major coup for former River coach Ramón Díaz. However, according [...]
Against Racing Club Tonight
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Tonight in Salta, River will play their second match in this year’s Copa de Verano against rivals Racing Club, which you can watch on FSC at 11PM ET. Check back later for starting lineups.
Also, if you haven’t heard the news, Argentina will face Guatemala in an international friendly that will take place at the L.A. [...]
Tiros Libres: A “Million” Reasons to Watch
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The best competition in world football begins this week, and if you think I’m talking about the Copa Sudamericana, this is NOT the post for you. The UEFA Champions League kicks off on Tuesday, and as you can see below, several former players who have passed through the Monumental are set to appear. I’ve highlighted [...]
Category: Players AbroadMillonarios Abroad: Saviola already signs with Madrid?
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La Marca is reporting that Javier Saviola has already signed with Real Madrid. Since having joined Barcelona in 2001, El Conejo has struggled to become a permanent fixture with the Catalan giants, and his days there are reportedly numbered. He didn’t even make the bench this past weekend for the Espanyol clasico.
Until this becomes official, [...]
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