One of River Plate's legendary goalkeepers, Amadeo Carrizo, passed away last week at the age of 93. The former Argentinian goalkeeper was a well known figure, revolutionizing the style of goalkeeping in the 1940s and 1950s. His secret to longevity? Red wine, and lots of it.
After last week’s protests in Nicaragua, match-day 12 has went as planned with two big games. Outside the pitch, Paraguayan striker Fernando Insaurralde took action and terminated his contract with Juventus Managua, becoming the first player to take action against the league.
Nicaraguan football is gaining more attention and popularity as the local league plays on during the coronavirus pandemic. As it turns out, the players aren’t especially thrilled with the idea, but President Ortega insists the show must go on.
The Australian A-League has decided to backtrack from their previous decision to speed-up the league, and an announcement tomorrow of the imminent shut-down is expected. Only one match took place today. On the other side of the globe, Nicaraguan football is going strong, producing a goal-fest in the Managua derby.
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