Boca Juniors news

Four days on from the World Cup winner's death, one of his former clubs returned to the pitch and were able to pay homage

Emotions are running high in Argentina after the passing of a football legend

The Argentine football icon died at his home on Wednesday November 25 after a period of ill health, and mourners are queuing to pay their respects

The late World Cup hero was the most Argentine of icons to his adoring fans, as much because of his failings as his unique talents on the pitch

The World Cup winner had been in hospital prior to his tragic death, having only recently celebrated his 60th birthday

The Argentine hero celebrated his 60th birthday shortly before his untimely death on Wednesday, and Goal looks back on what made him such an icon

The sport's biggest names expressed their sadness after it was confirmed the former Argentina star and manager passed away on Wednesday

The 36-year-old, now captain of Boca Juniors in his native Argentina, has seen his father admitted to intensive care because of coronavirus

The 2020-21 season kicks off this week in Argentina with a brand-new cup competition

The 33-year-old has said that he is already considering where he will go next, having penned a two-year deal at Old Trafford

The former Blues defender believes a deal that took an Argentine striker from Old Trafford to the Etihad helped to turn the tide in Manchester

With 22 infections, an absent coach and threats of legal action from opponents Libertad, the club's Copa preparations have been less than ideal

Boca's captain has found himself on the end of stinging criticism from certain club figures but at 36 his focus is on finally recapturing the Copa