One way to deal with hooliganism (Video)

Football hooliganism has, thankfully, not been a problem in our country for some years now. Unfortunately, there is still the odd occasion (Milwall at last year's FA Cup semi-final, for example) but on the whole it is generally quite a safe experience going to a football match these days.

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Javier Zanetti: football's fittest 40-year-old

The Inter Milan and Argentina defender will turn 40 on the 10th August this year, yet he still remains a regular for the Nerazzurri and shows no signs of slowing down.

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Away support banned in Argentina as fan dies

Not so long ago I wrote about the crowd trouble and violence that marred a River Plate versus Boca Juniors match and whether Argentine football was suffering as a result of the action of certain 'fans'. Now it would seem that my feelings at the time have been confirmed with the terrible news that a fan was killed on Monday at the Estudiantes versus Lanus league game. What repercussions are we likely to see in response to the latest tragic event to occur?

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The passion in the crowd - fanatics or lunatics? (Video)

Derby matches across the world always evoke the strongest of feelings and emotions on match day. Passionate fans turn out dressed in their team's colours, often waving scarves or banners to show their appreciation as the players take to the pitch. Boca Juniors versus River Plate is one of the biggest rivalries in world football and the city of Buenos Aires is transformed on derby day as thousands of Argentines make their way to the stadium. Most are content to sing and chant with their friends and family whilst enjoying the action on show, but there are those who go too far and end up spoiling the occasion.

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Boca struggle in spite of Riquelme's return

Boca Juniors lie in 4th bottom position in the Torneo Final in Argentina after only managing to secure one victory from their opening 10 games.

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Do you remember?... Martin Palermo (Video)

You may remember him as being the man that famously missed three penalties in a Copa America game against Colombia in 1999, or as the oldest Argentine player to score at a World Cup when he poked home against Greece in South Africa 2010. You may remember him for his dyed blonde hair and his extraordinary career at Boca Juniors, or as the unlucky player that broke his leg whilst celebrating a goal for Villarreal. However you remember him, there is no doubt that he was a fantastic striker and will always be fondly remembered for a career that rarely had a dull moment.

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Boca legend Riquelme makes sensational return (video)

After retiring from the game in July of last year and after re-confirming his intention in December to hang up his jersey, Juan Roman Riquelme has once again returned to the club he loves and the club who love him - Boca Juniors.

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The Top 5 Stadiums in World Football

Every football fan has their favourite stadium, and for different reasons.  It might be the immense atmosphere it creates, the sheer size and intimidation of the stadium and of the fans, the feel of being the twelfth man or simply the memories and history they hold.

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Has Juan Roman Riquelme kicked his last ball? (video)

“I have nothing left to give the club, I’m empty”. These were the words of Juan Roman Riquelme, the day after his club – Boca Juniors – had been defeated by Brazilian side Corinthians 2 0 in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final, losing 3–1 on aggregate at Boca’s iconic Bombonera stadium in Buenos

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The top five Derbies in world football

When it comes to football, there is nothing better than a derby encounter with your biggest rival.

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