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Copa Libertadores
Last year
2022
Departure
Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Willian leaves Corinthians following death threats
It was only a year ago that the 34-year-old only rejoined the club where he made his professional debut in 2006.
11.5k
1
Aug 12th 2022, 9:01 PM
All time
Copa Libertadores
Marcos Rojo and Boca teammates questioned by Brazilian police after brawl
The incident occured after the Argentine club’s
Copa Libertadores
match with Brazilians Atletico Mineiro.
5.3k
2
Jul 21st 2021, 4:58 PM
Wonderkid
FAI exploring potential Irish eligibility of Colombian-born teenage prospect Hollman McCormick
The 15-year-old striker last week became the fifth-youngest player to appear in South America’s version of the Champions League.
49.1k
38
May 24th 2021, 3:00 PM
Late Late Show
Palmeiras beat Santos 1-0 in Copa Libertadores final
The victory earns Palmeiras a spot in next month’s Club World Cup in Qatar.
5.0k
1
Jan 30th 2021, 10:41 PM
the double
Flamengo confirmed as league champions a day after winning Copa Libertadores
They were crowned Brasileirao winners on Sunday thanks to Gremio beating Palmeiras.
6.3k
2
Nov 24th 2019, 10:21 PM
Ecstasy
2 goals and 2 red cards in incredible finale, as Flamengo snatch Copa Libertadores glory
River Plate were minutes from successfully defending the trophy until Gabriel Barbosa struck twice.
9.1k
9
Nov 23rd 2019, 10:48 PM
Superclasico
Arch-rivals Boca and River set for another Copa Libertadores clash after last year's final saga
The two Argentine rivals will face off at the semi-final stage tomorrow night.
4.1k
1
Sep 30th 2019, 7:49 PM
Champions
River Plate come from behind to beat Boca in thrilling Copa Libertadores showdown
Juan Fernando Quintero’s stunning extra-time strike set his side on course for victory in Madrid.
16.1k
14
Updated
Dec 9th 2018, 10:12 PM
Green Light
Appeal rejected: Copa Libertadores final between Boca and River will go ahead in Madrid
Boca Juniors lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday to be awarded the title.
5.9k
0
Dec 8th 2018, 4:29 PM
adulation
Watch: Boca Juniors swamped by army of fans as they arrive for Copa final in Madrid
Club legend Juan Roman Riquelme has slammed the decision to move the match away from Buenos Aires to Spain.
6.8k
6
Dec 5th 2018, 10:41 PM
Copa Libertadores
'The most expensive friendly in history': Boca legend blasts Madrid final
Juan Roman Riquelme has hit out ahead of this weekend’s clash between Boca and River Plate at the Bernabeu.
11.1k
1
Dec 4th 2018, 11:38 PM
Superclasico
'It is incomprehensible' - River Plate refuse to play Copa Libertadores clash in Madrid
The club have hit out at organisers for moving the second leg to Spain and say they will not take part.
9.1k
13
Dec 1st 2018, 4:15 PM
home away from home
Rescheduled Copa Libertadores final to be played at Madrid's Bernabeu
The game between River Plate and Boca Juniors will take place on 9 December.
15.5k
22
Updated
Nov 29th 2018, 11:00 PM
Protest
Boca Juniors go on strike over Copa Libertadores final
No decision has been made on a date or venue for the second leg of a clash with River Plate.
8.3k
11
Nov 28th 2018, 10:21 AM
Rescheduled
Copa Libertadores final to be played outside Argentina after bus attack
Conmebol are hoping to play the game on 8 or 9 December.
5.8k
4
Nov 27th 2018, 4:13 PM
Waiting Game
Copa Libertadores final postponed again after attack on Boca team bus
Conmebol has agreed to Boca Juniors’ request to further postpone the
Copa Libertadores
final second leg.
10.8k
5
Nov 25th 2018, 7:20 PM
Supercláscio
Boca fans pack out their stadium for final training session before Libertadores final
Boca face bitter rivals River Plate in the second leg of the South American showpiece on Saturday evening.
5.0k
9
Nov 23rd 2018, 11:00 AM
hot prospect
River deny agreeing Real Madrid move for wonderkid
The Argentine club claim no deal has been reached for the 20 year old, but admit to ongoing talks with the La Liga giants
9.5k
3
Nov 16th 2018, 8:15 PM
Thriller
The game that all of Argentina has been talking about ends in a draw
The
Copa Libertadores
final first leg ended in a 2-2 draw between Boca Juniors and River Plate after an enthralling clash.
12.1k
5
Nov 11th 2018, 9:32 PM
long awaited
The football match that makes the Old Firm Derby 'look like a primary school kick-about'
Millions of football mad fans in Argentina are eagerly counting down to the first ever ‘superclasico’
Copa Libertadores
final.
10.9k
13
Nov 9th 2018, 1:01 PM
Rivalry
Boca and River agree to prohibit away fans from Superclásico Libertadores final
There will be no visiting fans at either leg of the
Copa Libertadores
final following an agreement between the two clubs.
7.4k
13
Nov 5th 2018, 7:59 PM
Superclasico
History in the making as rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate to meet in Copa Libertadores final
The Argentine teams enjoy one of the most heated rivalries in football, but have never met in the
Copa Libertadores
final before.
7.2k
7
Nov 1st 2018, 10:45 AM
Incredible
Just a year after devastating tragedy, Chapecoense remarkably secure Copa Libertadores place
They picked up a dramatic victory on the final day of the season thanks to a 95th-minute winner.
5.9k
2
Dec 3rd 2017, 11:35 PM
veteran
Watch: Juan Sebastian Veron becomes oldest Copa Libertadores player in history
The former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder took a loss in his return to the pitch two years after hanging up his boots.
7.6k
0
Apr 13th 2017, 3:00 PM
bald ambition
Veron set for shock return to playing
He’s currently the chairman of Estudiantes.
8.2k
11
Nov 19th 2016, 9:15 AM
tite turnaround
Brazil waste no time appointing Corinthians manager Tite as Dunga's replacement
The CBF are probably regretting not doing this two years ago.
5.1k
3
Jun 15th 2016, 10:22 PM
great gig in the sky
One of the strangest transfers of the summer paid dividends last night
Andre-Pierre Gignac swapped Marseille for Mexican side Tigres.
15.9k
9
Jul 23rd 2015, 11:43 AM
paying the price
Boca Juniors thrown out of Copa Libertadores after fan attack on River Plate players
The bitter Argentine rivals clashed last Thursday but the game was suspended at half-time after pepper spray incidents.
4.6k
1
May 17th 2015, 10:11 AM
Crowd Trouble
Boca Juniors versus River Plate suspended after apparent tear gas attack
The
Copa Libertadores
last-16 second leg between Boca Juniors and River Plate was suspended after pepper spray was used on the visitors.
2.4k
1
May 15th 2015, 7:44 AM
Asleep on the job
Goalkeeper pretends to be knocked unconscious to avoid sending off
That or he needed a quick snooze before his early bath.
8.5k
17
Mar 13th 2015, 9:07 AM
Out of Puff
Former United misfit Anderson requires oxygen after being subbed before half time
In fairness, playing in La Paz is never easy.
9.2k
15
Feb 18th 2015, 1:13 PM
Tribute
Copa Libertadores winners San Lorenzo to name new stadium after Pope Francis
The Argentine club are calling the ground after their most famous supporter.
2.4k
0
Sep 11th 2014, 12:52 PM
Copa Libertadores
VIDEO: Ronaldinho catches Sao Paolo on the hop with sneaky water-bottle routine
One of the Brazilian legend’s assists last night was made in particularly unusual circumstances.
5.1k
1
Feb 14th 2013, 2:12 PM
Preview
Preview: Rafa Benitez seeks Club World Cup boost
The European champions face Corinthians in Japan tomorrow.
488
0
Dec 15th 2012, 10:21 AM
Samba
Corinthians beat Boca Juniors to lift first ever Copa Libertadores
A second-half double from Qatari striker Emerson proved the difference in Sao Paulo, firing the Brazilian club to a 3-1 aggregate victory.
525
1
Jul 5th 2012, 11:09 AM
Early Doors
The Morning Score: Thursday
New faces for the Rebels, RVP on the way out, Le tour, the tennis. It’s all here.
559
0
Jul 5th 2012, 8:52 AM
Pick That Out
Pick that out: Dorlan Pabón's Copa Libertadores wonderstrike
We’ve been treated to a lot of special goals this season and the Nacional midfielder has just chalked up another one.
573
0
Apr 11th 2012, 11:30 AM
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