Santos sets up all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final with win over Boca Juniors
Santos raced out the gate and knocked off Boca Juniors to set up an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final against Palmeiras.
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Santos raced out the gate and knocked off Boca Juniors to set up an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final against Palmeiras.
Santos set up an all-Brazilian final in this season's Copa Libertadores when they defeated Boca Juniors to set up a final against Palmeiras.
Brazilian club Santos have said their team bus was stoned after their draw with Boca Juniors in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal.
Santos and Boca Juniors played to a tense first-leg draw that lacked the expected flair of the anticipated 'Pele vs. Maradona' matchup.
Can Boca first get past Santos -- Pele's old club -- to possibly then gain revenge on River Plate, all while paying tribute to Diego Maradona?
Boca Juniors can still dream of winning the Copa Libertadores to honour the memory of Diego Maradona now that they have reached the semifinals.
If Boca Juniors can overtake Racing, it sets up a mighty Copa Libertadores semifinal -- the Boca of Diego Maradona against the Santos of Pele.
Boca's Copa dream remains intact after tense penalty shootout.
Fate ensured that Carlos Tevez would score last week against Inter. But before planning a fairytale, Boca must finish off the wounded Brazilians.
Diego Maradona's eldest son has said he wants to see the No. 10 jersey retired at Barcelona and the other clubs his father played for.
The emotion engendered by Diego Maradona's death will now have to be channeled in Argentina, and one outlet could well be Boca's Copa campaign.
Diego Maradona's lawyer and agent, Matias Morla, has requested an investigation be launched over the time it took an ambulance to arrive.
Diego Maradona's death has reverberated around the world, with newspapers from Argentina to Italy offering tributes on their front and back pages.
Police and fans clashed on the streets as thousands of people came out to bid an emotional farewell to Argentina football legend Diego Maradona.
Diego Maradona belonged to Argentina. And to Naples. But he also belonged to his home continent, and his loss will be felt across South America.
"It is a very sad day for all Argentines and for football. He is leaving us but he is not going, because Diego is eternal," said Lionel Messi.
Argentine legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, Matias Morla, Maradona's longtime agent, confirmed to EFE.
Boca Juniors captain Carlos Tevez has said that he cries during games as he is struggling to cope with his father's deteriorating health.
The Copa Libertadores returned amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic as Libertad controverisally played host to Argentine giants Boca Juniors.
Minnesota United has signed midfielder Emanuel Reynoso from Boca Juniors, the club announced on Tuesday.
Boca Juniors have isolated their entire squad after coronavirus testing revealed an "outbreak" of COVID-19, the club confirmed on Monday.
Minnesota's long pursuit of Emanuel Reynoso has paid off, with sources telling ESPN that Boca have agreed to transfer the player to the Loons.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Rosario Central | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
LanĂșs | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 8 |
Defensa y Justicia | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
UniĂłn (Santa Fe) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 7 |
Aldosivi | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 4 |
Patronato | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |