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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Juventus ready to pounce for striker - everything you need to know about 25-year-old goal machine

The current Italian champions Juventus are looking to bolster their attack with strikers all around Europe, one of the names that are floating around is Real Madrid Striker Gonazalo Higuain.

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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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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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The A-Z of Radamel Falcao

Falcao has taken world football by storm lately. Here we have a glimpse into his life as we try to discover how he has become one of the biggest names in Europe.

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The Argentine Football Association has gone mad

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) needs to calm down with its ridiculous plans to brins g back one of its club giants into the first division. Last season, River Plate, which is known as one of the most decorative soccer clubs in Argentina, was relegated to the Nacional B.

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The Italian's Job

How do you define the strength of a league? Perhaps the success in European competition or the quality of player that can both be attracted and retained can give an indication? Or the amount of money that foreign countries are prepared to pay to watch it? On all counts, Italy is struggling, a marked change from 20 years ago.

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