Golazo
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsArgentinian football chat
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#52 Golazo50 2022: Argentina's best young players
January 06, 2023 13:57 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's the GOLAZO 50 - Our annual rundown of the best young players in Argentina. Previous winners Paulo Dybala, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martínez and Cuti Romero have all played their part in Argentina's success over the past 18 months and now another World Cup winner tops the list. Find out who that is as Peter and Tom discuss their picks, explain the process, the reasoning and some of those who just missed out. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or shari...
#51 ARGENTINA WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS!
December 20, 2022 13:40 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBAt last we can say ARGENTINA ARE WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS AGAIN! Peter and Tom look back on the historic clash with France dissecting one of the best finals of all time and looking at the keys to victory. Messi's legacy, Scaloni's masterstroke and an entire team of players who are now Argentine football legends. THANKS FOR LISTENING AND VAMOS ARGENTINA! Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoAr...
#50 Messi & Alvarez down Croatia & now the World Cup final awaits (PREVIEW)
December 15, 2022 13:41 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBAfter Netherlands nerves, it was more like Croatian calm in the semi-finals as Argentina booked their place in the World Cup final. Peter and Tom look back on the Albiceleste's 3-0 win discussing how manager Lionel Scaloni continues to impress, Messi still amazes and Julian Alvarez dazzles. France lie ahead on Sunday and while it was the reigning champs that ended Argentine hopes four years ago, this is a very different Albiceleste. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or shar...
#49 Netherlands drama & now bring on the World Cup semi final
December 11, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBArgentina and the Netherlands served up another World Cup classic and once again the Albiceleste sealed it from the spot. It was tense, it was fiery and there was some more Messi magic so Peter and Tom look back on the quarter-final. Before looking ahead to a date with Croatia in the semis. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/golazoargentino
#48 Netherlands next after Messi inspires Australia win
December 06, 2022 14:29 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBAhead of the latest chapter in one of the World Cup's great battles, Peter and Tom talk Argentina's quarter-final match up with the Netherlands. We look back on victory over Australia, Messi's brilliance, the fitness of Angel Di María and the keys ahead of Friday. Plus much more... Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/golazoargentino
#47 Enzo gets the job done against Mexico & now Argentina must push on past Poland
November 29, 2022 02:23 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBArgentina secured the vital win over Mexico & so Peter and Tom look back on more group stage drama. We discuss La Albiceleste's new star Enzo Fernández, look ahead to Poland & answer your questions. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/golazoargentino
#46 Argentina suffer Saudi shock in World Cup opener!
November 22, 2022 13:41 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBPeter and Tom react to the shock defeat for Argentina against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener. What went wrong? Credit to Saudi Arabia? And what next with the Mexico game on the horizon. With the World Cup only days away Peter and Tom assess La Albiceleste's chances in Qatar. Looking back on a final 5-0 friendly win over UAE, possible injuries, Scaloni's squad selections and what to expect at the tournament. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly a...
#45 World Cup Preview - Can Argentina go all the way?
November 17, 2022 13:27 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBWith the World Cup only days away Peter and Tom assess La Albiceleste's chances in Qatar. Looking back on a final 5-0 friendly win over UAE, possible injuries, Scaloni's squad selections and what to expect at the tournament. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/golazoargentino
#44 Boca champions! The LPF season review
October 29, 2022 16:12 - 1 hour - 100 MBWith another season over and another title for Boca Juniors, Peter and Tom discuss all that transpired on a crazy final day. We assess a Boca side that some have described as the 'worst champions' and what the future may hold for manager Hugo Ibarra, how Racing Club cope with their failure, River Plate facing life after Marcelo Gallardo and A LOT MORE. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArg...
#43 Final World Cup preparations for Messi & Argentina PLUS the LPF title run-in
September 29, 2022 20:15 - 1 hour - 101 MBAfter the final round of friendlies Argentina maintain their phenomenal 35-game unbeaten streak and will head to Qatar among the favourites. Lionel Messi again starred in the USA and so Peter and Tom discuss Lionel Scaloni's squad & the possible selection problems for the World Cup. Jimmy Lee [@BelgranoYanqui] joins us to talk about Belgrano's championship winning side and return to Argentina's top flight And with the LPF going into the final straight we look at the title race and more lud...
#42 Carlos Tevez: The manager PLUS all the transfer gossip with the LPF season underway
June 24, 2022 13:42 - 1 hour - 97 MBWith the new season underway Peter & Tom return to discuss the latest addition to Argentina's coaching fraternity - Carlos Tevez! What to expect, the reasons for caution & why it'll be worth watching. Plus as we whip round the teams a few games in we talk about Enzo Fernández's move to Benfica, how River cope without Julián Álvarez, the latest Boca star, the trouble brewing at Independiente and Defensa y Justicia PLUS Celtic new boy Alexandro Bernabei! All of that AND MUCH MORE! Please su...
#41 Boca champions! A Copa de la Liga review + Argentina squad news
May 24, 2022 13:54 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBWe're back! Peter & Tom return to discuss Boca Juniors' Copa de la Liga triumph plus share their thoughts on the winners and losers from the tournament. Boca answering critics Tigre's terrific top flight return Gago's impressive Racing A formidable Estudiantes River's need to replace Álvarez AND Enzo? PLUS a look ahead to Argentina v Italy at Wembley AND Javier Mascherano taking his under-20s to the Toulon tournament Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly...
#Golazo50: Argentina's best young players
February 04, 2022 14:01 - 1 hour - 121 MBFollowing the release of this year's Golazo 50: Argentina's best young players, Peter and Tom sit down to discuss their selections. Who made it, who missed out and some insight into the talents coming out of Argentina. Some already household names and others maybe to keep an eye on in 2022. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/golazoargentino
#39 De Paul shines as Argentina edge closer to Qatar & Alvarez puts River in charge of title race
October 19, 2021 14:16 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBPeter and Tom return to review a successful week of World Cup qualifying for Argentina plus take a look at a title race that has been seized upon by River Plate thanks to the brilliance of Julián Álvarez. All that and much, much more... Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/golazoargentino And don't forget our monthly podcast for Pinnacle - South American Soccer ...
#38 The Messi bombshell, LPF start, MLS moves & Olympic failings
August 06, 2021 13:33 - 1 hour - 107 MBWith everything set for a new episode focusing on the start of a new league season in Argentina the big news dropped... Peter, Tom & Francisco Aure discuss... - Messi out at Barcelona - what next? - Boca's Superclásico win & the timely boost it served - What it means for River, Argentina's last team standing in the Libertadores - Who's impressed in the opening rounds of the LPF - MLS keeps on coming for Argentina's best young players but is it a positive? - What to make of Argentina's failu...
#37 The wait is over - Argentina Copa América champions
July 14, 2021 11:43 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBA podcast that didn't look like we would ever record - Argentina and Lionel Messi get their hands on silverware at last! Peter & Tom and joined again by Jimmy Lee to look back on Argentina's triumph in Brazil. The historic victory in the Maracanã, how Scaloni's changes did the trick, Messi's legacy & what next for this group. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/...
#36 Copa América final preview - can Messi lead Argentina to glory?
July 09, 2021 13:40 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBAhead of Saturday's huge Copa América final, Peter & Tom breakdown the latest instalment in one of world football's great rivalries - Argentina versus Brazil. Looking back on their routes to the final, the drama of the semi-finals and what to look for in the final. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/golazoargentino
#35 Can Argentina win the Copa América? A group phase recap & QF preview
July 01, 2021 00:55 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBPeter and Tom look back on Argentina's group phase performance at this year's Copa América and assess the chances of ending the 28-year wait for a trophy. Messi's magic and the selection headaches for Lionel Scaloni posed by a couple of surprising performers as we look ahead to Saturday's quarter-final showdown with Ecuador. Will the Albiceleste progress and can they topple Brazil? Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or sharing - we truly appreciate it! twitter.com/golazoar...
#34 An Argentina Copa América preview - a week of WCQs & squad breakdown
June 12, 2021 14:26 - 1 hour - 104 MBYou wait for one and then two come along in a week! Peter & Tom are joined by Belgrano in English's Jimmy Lee to look back on Argentina's frustrating week of World Cup qualifiers & forward to this week's Copa América. How Emi Martínez & Cuti Romero were the big winners from the two WCQ draws & how Lionel Scaloni picked his squad - why four goalkeepers? Why Di María over Ocampos? And how is Otamendi still a key figure? All that and more. Please support the podcast by liking, subscribing or ...
#33 Pulga's Colón crowned champions & what next for Argentina's biggest clubs
June 09, 2021 13:51 - 1 hour - 109 MBBack after a lengthy hiatus, Peter and Tom return to look back on Colón's historic Copa de la Liga triumph. From the magic of Pulga Rodríguez & his Olympic dream to the success of Eduardo Domínguez and his squad of under-the-radar stars. We then take a look at how things have been at the grandes where there appears plenty of work to do. Carlos Tevez announced that he is one of a few outgoings at Boca which leaves Riquelme and co. with holes to fill if they are to challenge in the second ha...
#32 A tribute to Morro García & preview of the Copa De La Liga
February 10, 2021 18:58 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBAfter the terrible news of Godoy Cruz striker Santiago García passing Peter & Tom pay tribute to the wonderfully talented Uruguayan. From his electrifying start as part of Uruguay's U20s to capturing the hearts of supporters in Mendoza. His untimely death a reminder of the importance of mental health and how football needs to do more to support those who give so much to us - the fans. We then preview the upcoming Argentinian football season - the newly promoted sides, the transfer business ...
#31 Defensa y Justicia Copa Sudamericana champs, Crespo the manager & transfer talk
January 27, 2021 14:50 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBLifting the Copa Sudamericana at the weekend may have been the first many had heard about Defensa y Justicia so Peter and Tom look back on the historic final win over Lanús before talking at length of the remarkable rise of the hawks. It was a first trophy for Hernán Crespo the manager too so we talk about his coaching career and what may come next. The Copa Libertadores is up next so we preview Sataurday's final between Palmeiras and Santos before looking to Argentina's hopefuls in 2021. ...
#30 Copa Diego Maradona review - uncertain times for the grandes & the best young players
January 19, 2021 21:31 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBA day after Boca Juniors are crowned Copa Diego Maradona champions, Peter and Tom look back on the tournament. Despite lifting the title Boca and the other grandes have plenty to ponder ahead of the rest of 2021. Discussing those potential plans, the young players who impressed since football's restart and some love for Banfield, Talleres and Pulga Rodríguez. All that and much more so if you enjoy please like, share, follow or what not - cheers! twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.c...
#29 A tribute to Diego Maradona
November 28, 2020 15:34 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBIt's almost impossible to express how much Diego Armando Maradona meant to Argentina but in the wake of the iconic number ten's passing this week, Peter and Tom discuss his life and legacy. How the boy from Villa Fiorito personified Argentinian football and how the 1986 World Cup made him a God. We will be back soon with a series of podcasts delving deeper into Maradona's incredible career - so keep your eyes peeled. twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagr...
#28 Argentina's WCQ on track plus a retirement tribute to Mascherano & Gago
November 19, 2020 21:46 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBAfter another week of South American World Cup qualification, Peter and Tom discuss how Argentina fared. VAR controversy against Paraguay denied Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste victory but a fine display in Lima earned three points and ensured Scaloni's side end 2020 well placed . The rise of Nico González, Messi's joy with a functioning midfield and lingering doubts over a defence that look likely to only be truly answered in March. Plus with the retirements of Javier Mascherano and Ferna...
#27 Copa Liga Profesional preview, the best young players & our Argentina domestic XI
November 03, 2020 15:44 - 1 hour - 101 MBArgentinian football is back! Peter & Tom bring you up to speed on what exactly is the Copa Liga Profesional - how it works and what are the problems to have already emerged. A run through the groups and results over the weekend update you on the majority of top flight clubs Plus the best young players aiming to breakthrough this season are discussed leading Peter and Tom to select their Argentina XI made up exclusively of local players. Hope you enjoy and if you do please like, subscribe ...
#26 Messi leads Argentina to successful start to WCQ (with Tim Vickery)
October 16, 2020 14:38 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBAfter a fascinating start to World Cup qualification in South America Peter and Tom are joined by BBC World Football phone-in's Tim Vickery to look back on the week. Argentina battle back from behind in La Paz to secure two wins displaying a revitalised team spirit and perhaps signs of an improved supporting cast for captain Messi. Brazil matched Argentina's results and Tim talks about the changes made and Neymar's achievements. Plus Peter and Tom take a quick look at some of the complete...
#25 Julio Arca exclusive interview
September 21, 2020 18:14 - 1 hour - 100 MBPeter [ twitter.com/Pedro_Coates ] and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by Julio Arca to chat at length about his career. From his beginning with Argentinos Juniors, the under-20 World Cup triumph, his daunting move to Sunderland at a young age and the love affair with the North East of England that it created. The players he faced, the managers he had and his experiences of playing Sunday League before taking non-league South Shields to Wembley. Hope you enjoy and if you do ple...
#24 Golazo Podcast - Covid-19 in South American football & a European review
August 10, 2020 17:22 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBWith Coronavirus still posing a problem to the sporting calendar Peter [ twitter.com/Pedro_Coates ] and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] discuss how South America has been impacted and when things will return to something like normality. With uncertainty still the order of the day in Argentina, conversation moves to Europe where the Champions League is reaching a climax. Messi's magic dazzles again while Papu's Atalanta and Cholo's Atleti dream of going all the way. We look back on the end o...
#23 Golazo Podcast - Q&A: Is Emi Martínez Argentina's future no.1?
July 20, 2020 15:32 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBPeter and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] reconvene for another Argentinian football chat and this time we answer your questions. The rise of Arsenal keeper Emi Martínez, how MLS benefits from Argentine talent, Talleres' success in the transfer market, some of our favourite spots in Buenos Aires and much more. Hope you enjoy and if you do please like, subscribe & share... twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/golazoargentino
#22 Golazo Podcast: Icons - Martín Palermo
July 08, 2020 15:09 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBPeter and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by Dan Williamson [ twitter.com/winkveron ], author of 'Blue & Gold passion: The history of Boca Juniors' to discuss the career of the legendary Martín Palermo. Boca's leading goal scorer and the man that downed Real Madrid in 2000 we discuss those highs and the lows of injury and misfortune. Hope you enjoy and if you do please like, subscribe & share... twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoArgentino www.instagram.com/golaz...
#21 Golazo Podcast: Ocampos, Usuriaga, the 2004 Superclásico & Almada transfer chat
June 22, 2020 20:13 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBIn a break to the run of 'Icons' podcasts, Peter and Tom reconvene to chat over a few fresh topics. - How Lucas Ocampos' terrific form in Spain makes him a key man for Lionel Scaloni once Argentina get back to action. - Remember a forgotten legend, Albeiro Usuriaga. - Reminisce over the crazy 2004 Copa Libertadores semi-final between Boca Juniors and River Plate - And take a look at some of the possible transfers away from the Superliga for Argentina's talented youngsters like Thiago Almad...
#20 Golazo Podcast: Icons - Pablo Aimar
June 08, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 119 MBThe idol of Lionel Messi & a fan favourite wherever he played, Pablo Aimar was a joy to watch. Peter and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] talk his beginnings in Rio Cuarto, his rise at River Plate & emergence as the 'next Maradona' with the Argentina U20s before chatting to Paco Polit [@pacopolitENG] about his legacy in Valencia. Tom Kundert [@PortuGoal1] also joins us to shed light on why El Payaso is still so highly thought of by Benfica supporters and we discuss how Aimar might still ha...
#19 Golazo Podcast: Icons - Trinche Carlovich
May 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBWhen you talk about icons in Argentinian football there are few greater than Tomás Carlovich and so with the tragic passing of El Trinche last week we pay our tribute. Peter and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by Esteban Bekerman [ twitter.com/egerbek ] to look back over Trinche's remarkable career and speak with Ignasi Torné Gualdo [https://twitter.com/groundhopperbcn ] on his afternoon spent watching Central Córdoba in the company of the club legend. Hope you enjoy and if yo...
#18 Golazo Podcast: Icons - Gabriel Batistuta
May 11, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBEpisode Two of our series of podcasts on icons of Argentinian football sees Peter and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] reminisce on the career of Gabriel Batistuta with Italian football journalist Richard Hall [ twitter.com/RichHall80 ] From his beginnings in Rosario, the River-Boca transfer and his glory years in Florence after emerging as La Albiceleste's Copa América winning goal machine. Our tribute to one of the '90s most feared centre forwards. Hope you enjoy and if you do please lik...
#17 Golazo Podcast: Icons - Marcelo Bielsa
May 04, 2020 17:24 - 1 hour - 146 MBTo kick off a new series of podcasts on icons of Argentinian football Peter and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by Jamie Ralph from Newell's Old Boys in English [ twitter.com/Newells_en ] and sports writer Tim Rich [ twitter.com/timrich001 ] to discuss the one and only Marcelo Bielsa. From his beginnings in Rosario to the madness in Leeds and everything in between. Hope you enjoy and if you do please like, subscribe & share... twitter.com/golazoargentino www.facebook.com/GolazoA...
#16 Messi, Maradona AND ??? Argentina's all time XI
April 01, 2020 12:25 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBA nation that has produced arguably the two greatest players to have ever laced up a pair of boots is likely to have a pretty decent all time XI but narrowing it down to such is an almost impossible task. Luckily Peter and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by Jonathan Wilson [ twitter.com/jonawils ], author of the definitive Argentinian football history book 'Angels with dirty Faces' to try and do just that. Hope you enjoy and if you do please like, subscribe & share... twitter.c...
#15 Superliga Team of the season
March 25, 2020 12:35 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBUnder lockdown in Buenos Aires and in many other parts of the world, we are back with another podcast! Peter and Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by Tom Nash, the man behind the River Plate in English twitter account [ twitter.com/CARP_English ] to discuss our Superliga Team of the season. Given Boca ultimately held the trophy aloft perhaps some debatable picks but let us know your thoughts! Hope you enjoy and if you do please like, subscribe & share... twitter.com/golazoargentin...
#14 Boca nick title from River & Argentina's chances in Libertadores/Sudamericana
March 15, 2020 13:24 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBA little delayed but Peter & Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] look back on the Superliga's night of high drama as Carlos Tevez led Boca Juniors to the title from under the nose of rivals River Plate. What does this mean for both clubs and what are their chances in this year's Copa Libertadores? We take a deeper look at this year's tournament and assess Racing Club, Defensa y Justicia and Tigre in doing so. Plus a chat about those sides in this year's Copa Sudamericana. Hope you enjoy and i...
Golazo 50 2019: The Best young players in Argentina
January 08, 2020 12:18 - 1 hour - 113 MBAs it's the end of the year, Peter & Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] look back on 2019 and select the annual #GOLAZO50 - a rundown of the 50 best young players in Argentina. From those still breaking through to senior football in Argentina to those at the forefront of Lionel Scaloni's national team plans, there are some great names included. We discuss how we whittled it down to 50 and the reasons behind each selection. Hope you enjoy and if you do please like, subscribe & share... twitt...
Ep #12: Messi boosts a promising Argentina, Libertadores final preview & Maradona drama
November 22, 2019 02:27 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBPeter & Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] look back over Argentina's most recently friendlies as Lionel Messi returned to help La Albiceleste against Brazil and Uruguay. We look at plenty of positives & what to work on ahead of 2020. We also preview the Copa Libertadores final - what are River Plate's chances of defending their title? And who to look out for. Plus with Diego Maradona back coaching in Argentina, headlines write themselves and a turbulent week in La Plata has seen the great num...
Ep #11: Winners & losers from Argentina's friendlies plus a look to the future
October 14, 2019 19:23 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBPeter & Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] record fresh from Argentina's 6-1 thrashing of Ecuador and look back over another international break for coach Lionel Scaloni. Messi & Agüero will return next month and so we look at who boosted their chances and who could be left out of the squad in future. Surely Marcos Rojo doesn't feature in Argentina's best defence? Who is Scaloni's number one? Have Ocampos & Acuña forced their way in? And is Alario now at the front of the queue for that spot as ...
La Liga special: Is Messi 'The Best'? Can Simeone win the title? & many more players past & present
September 27, 2019 20:43 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBPeter & Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by Spanish football journalist & author Euan McTear [ twitter.com/emctear ] to discuss all things La Liga (from an Argentine perspective of course). Messi picked up his record sixth best player in the world award and we discuss whether the Barça legend deserved it & what to make of his recent injury problems. We wonder whether Diego Simeone can recapture the league title this year with Atletico Madrid and cast our eyes over a number of other...
Ep #9: Lautaro Martínez gives hope for Argentina in Messi's absence
September 13, 2019 16:41 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBPeter & Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by Mexican football journalist Tom Marshall [ twitter.com/mexicoworldcup ] to take a look back over an international break in which Lautaro Martínez solidified his place as one of world football's most exciting young players. El Toro's hat-trick handed Argentina a morale-boosting win and gave Tata Martino the first set-back in his time with Mexico. We discuss that plus the other positives for the Albiceleste & the promising under-23 side who...
Argentinos in the Premier League: Spurs new boy Lo Celso, Agüero, Buendía & much more
August 15, 2019 14:21 - 1 hour - 152 MBPeter & Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by the legend of South American football punditry Tim Vickery [ twitter.com/Tim_Vickery ] to discuss all things Premier League from an Argentine perspective. Can Mauricio Pochettino finally land silverware with Spurs, who is new signing Giovani Lo Celso and can be bolster their title hopes, what does the future hold for Sergio Agüero, can Manuel Lanzini and others force their way into the national team & could Norwich's Emi Buendía be a surp...
Superliga 2019/20: Who will be champions, who will go down & who are the best players in Argentina?
July 31, 2019 14:42 - 1 hour - 163 MBPeter & Tom [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] take a look at the Superliga 2019/20 season to ponder who might be able to challenge Racing Club for the crown and at the other end of the table, who will be heading out of the top flight. We also discuss the race for the golden boot, who was the best signing of the window (yes we mention that De Rossi fella who turned up at Boca), who could be the key player in Argentina this year & who might be the latest youngster to have a breakout year. Hope you e...
Argentina: Copa América review, Scaloni, Messi, U20s & the Women's World Cup
July 15, 2019 23:50 - 1 hour - 62 MBThe usual team of Peter Coates and Tom Robinson [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] are joined by Tim Stillman [ twitter.com/Stillberto ] to look back on Argentina's Copa América campaign. The trophy drought goes on but was it all a complete disaster for La Albiceleste? Lionel Scaloni remains for now and we discuss the implications of this and the challenges going forward plus cast our minds back to the U20 World Cup to see what the future holds. And if all that were a bit too gloomy, we remind our...
A historic Copa Libertadores for River Plate plus what next for the clubs, players & the tournament
December 14, 2018 17:31 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBPeter Coates and Tom Robinson [ twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] look back on the historic Copa Libertadores final where River Plate scored their greatest Superclasico victory over rivals Boca Juniors. Where was the game won? Who shone? And of course that means plenty of love for Juanfer Quintero. Two potential MLS-bound Argentinians had a mixed evening and we take a closer look at River's Pity Martinez as well as Boca coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Before a look back on this year's tournament ...
River Plate v Boca Juniors - The Superclasico Libertadores final preview
December 07, 2018 21:42 - 59 minutes - 137 MBPeter Coates and Tom Robinson [ https://twitter.com/tomrobbo89 ] return to preview the biggest game in world football - the Superclasico Copa Libertadores final - and are joined by Copa90's Eli Mengem, who has been in Buenos Aires for all the drama. From the rain-delayed first leg to the River bus attack and all the troubles that have led to this historic game going to Madrid, we look back on all the events. What happened on the ground, what was the cause and even some analysis of what to e...
Argentina v Brazil - who came out in better shape? Plus a Libertadores preview
October 21, 2018 16:08 - 56 minutes - 129 MBPeter Coates and Tom Robinson are joined once more by Tim Vickery to look back on another international break and discuss why Argentina might in fact take more positives from their defeat to Brazil in Saudi Arabia. The team discuss what's in store for both sides going forward and their preparations for the 2019 Copa América. Plus after one Superclásico clash, it's a good time to look at the two huge Copa Libertadores semi finals this week. It's Argentina v Brazil once again as Boca take on ...