Argentina: Newell's Old Boys slip up in title race

Title-chasing Newell's Old Boys were upset 2-1 at home by Arsenal on Sunday, allowing Banfield to retain their two-point lead with two matches to go in the Argentine Apertura championship.

Real Madrid v Almeria: Preview

...help his World Cup chances.However, Pellegrini insists they have no plans to let the former Boca Juniors man leave.``At the start he had injuries and afterwards I felt other players could give...

Racing Club end leaders Banfield's unbeaten run

Banfield suffered their first loss of Argentina's Apertura championship on Sunday, losing 2-1 at home to Racing Club, who continue their revival under the guidance of coach Claudio Vivas.

Atlético Madrid 4-0 Espanyol

...centre-half Roncaglia was sent off.Already on a yellow card, the Argentinian, on loan from Boca Juniors, needlessly barged Aguero over when the striker was running away from goal and received his second...

Messi to face Catalunya XI in Argentina friendly

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is set to play against a Catalunya selection after Argentina coach Diego Maradona named a squad on Thursday for a friendly he is banned from taking part in.

San Lorenzo's Diego Rivero, right, fights for the ball with Boca Juniors' Federico Ins?a during an Argentine league soccer match in Buenos Aires, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009...

San Lorenzo's Diego Rivero, right, fights for the ball with Boca Juniors' Federico Ins?a during an Argentine league soccer match in Buenos Aires, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009...

San Lorenzo's Fabian Bordagaray celebrates after scoring against Boca Juniors during an Argentine league soccer match in Buenos Aires, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Alberto...

Boca Juniors players leave the field after losing 3-0 to San Lorenzo de Almagro during an Argentine...

Superstars among decade's top players

Before turning the page to a new decade, ESPN RISE takes a look back at the most exciting and influential high school athletes from the past 10 years.