Argentina has advanced to the World Cup final after defeating long-time rivals England with two late goals, sparking widespread celebrations across the country, particularly in Cutral Co, Patagonia, home to a new 85-foot statue of Lionel Messi.
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.
Argentina rallied from two goals down to beat Belgium in the final of the qualifying tournament in Quilmes.
The Netherlands claimed the 2007 BDO Hockey Champions Trophy women's title, defeating hosts Argentina in the final.
He joined a chorus of protest after an Argentine soccer player was arrested by Brazilian police for allegedly racially abusing an opponent.
Striker Jonathan Calleri chipped a brilliant 'rabona' as Boca Juniors marked Carlos Tevez's homecoming with a 2-1 victory over Quilmes at La Bombonera to stay top of the Argentine championship.
Carlos Tevez was officially unveiled as a Boca Juniors player in a 6.5 million euros ($7.15 million) transfer from Juventus.
