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Top 8 instances of fan-related violence in Argentina

Top 8 instances of fan-related violence in Argentina

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Most of the deaths are related to fights between the barras bravas, Argentina's hooligan firms.

Villarreal agree to sell Argentine forward Vietto to Atletico

Villarreal agree to sell Argentine forward Vietto to Atletico

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Villarreal have agreed to sell Argentine forward Luciano Vietto to Atletico Madrid, president Fernando Roig has said.

Four teams fight for Argentine title on last day

Four teams fight for Argentine title on last day

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The Argentine championship is set for a dramatic finale on Sunday as four teams go into the final round of games with a chance of winning the Apertura title. Boca Juniors, San Lorenzo and upstarts Tigre are level on 36 points from 18 games while Lanus are two points behind.

Goalkeeper gets kidnap threat from own fans

Goalkeeper gets kidnap threat from own fans

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

An Argentine first division goalkeeper said he wanted to leave the country after supporters threatened to kidnap his son.

World football plagued by racist, abusive fans

World football plagued by racist, abusive fans

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

AC Milan youth players subjected to alleged racist abuse; Argentine fan punches player.

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him.

Ceni ties Pele mark, but Ponte Preta ruin his day

Ceni ties Pele mark, but Ponte Preta ruin his day

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Rogerio Ceni tied Pele's mark for most appearances at a Brazilian club on Wednesday but his 1,115th game in goal for Sao Paulo was not one to savour as his side went down 3-1 to Ponte Preta in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semi-final.

River fear stadium ban after fan throws wood at player

River fear stadium ban after fan throws wood at player

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

River Plate could face a Monumental Stadium ban after a fan threw a piece of wood and hit Godoy Cruz defender Leandro Grimi as he celebrated scoring the equaliser in his team's 2-1 upset win on Wednesday.