September 3rd 1989 was a bittersweet day in Brazilian history: The Seleção have qualified for the 1990 World Cup after a shocking match against Chile, but at the same time a local flight crashed in the Amazonas. Can there be a connection between the two events?
The 2018 Superclásico Libertadores was one of the biggest footballing events this century. Boca and River's clash had a great impact on the competition’s global interest, forever changing how South American football is viewed around the world.
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.
Even during coronavirus times, Juan Gafas still watches football and brings our attention to football talents from all over the world.
As the coronavirus pandemic increasingly shuts down leagues across the globe, football matches seem to be a rare commodity these days. In Brazil and Bahrain, two passionate derbies went ahead as planned, and restored some sense of normality.
