Newell's Old Boys Overview

Newell's vice-president makes huge Messi transfer announcement

Newell's Old Boys vice-president Juan Manuel Medina has announced that the club are "working on" a 2027 homecoming transfer for Lionel Messi. The Inter Miami superstar took his first steps into football at youth level with the Argentine club, who are eager to bring him back as the face of a new "project for the city of Rosario".

Boca Juniors v Aldosivi - Torneo Apertura Betano 2025

Boca Juniors vs Newell's Old Boys: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Liga Profesional match between Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys, as well as kick-off time and team news.

'Dream' Messi transfer talked up by newly appointed Newell's coach

The new men in charge at Newell’s Old Boys have reiterated how it remains the club’s “dream” to bring home-town hero Lionel Messi back to his native Argentina. Favio Orsi and Sergio Gomez have taken the reins in Rosario and are preparing for their first season at the helm. Messi will not form part of those plans, as he remains tied to MLS Cup winners Inter Miami, but an emotional return to his roots could be made at some stage.

‘Messi makes me cry’ - How GOAT could return to Newell's

Lionel Messi has seen a return to his roots in Argentina speculated on in the recent past, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner boasting emotional ties to Newell’s Old Boys. A presidential candidate there - ahead of elections being held - has explained what would need to happen in order for the Inter Miami superstar to leave MLS and head back home to Rosario.

Rosario Central v Newell's Old Boys - Torneo Clausura Betano 2025

📽️ | Di Maria scores unbelievable free-kick for Rosario Central

Angel Di Maria lit up the Clasico Rosarino with a breathtaking free-kick as Rosario Central secured a 1-0 win over Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine top flight. The 37-year-old curled home a sensational strike in front of an electric Estadio Gigante de Arroyito crowd, earning his first-ever derby victory and extending Central's dominant streak over their city rivals.

Real Madrid legend's professionalism questioned by Messi's boyhood club

Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys questioned Real Madrid legend Keylor Navas' professionalism as the Costa Rican goalkeeper left the Argentine club after just six months to join Liga MX side Pumas. Newell's will receive compensation worth $2 million (£1.4m) from the Mexican team. Navas moved to Argentina in January after spending nearly 15 years in Europe.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
10	Gimnasia Mendoza	16	5	4	7	14	22	-8	19	W L W D W
12	Club Atletico Platense	16	3	7	6	10	15	-5	16	L L L D D
12	Central Cordoba de Santiago	16	4	4	8	11	21	-10	16	L D W L L
14	Newell's Old Boys	16	3	6	7	15	27	-12	15	D D W D W
15	Deportivo Riestra	16	1	8	7	5	12	-7	11	D W L L L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Gimnasia Mendoza

-8

W
L
W
D
W

Club Atletico Platense

-5

L
L
L
D
D

Central Cordoba de Santiago

-10

L
D
W
L
L

Newell's Old Boys

-12

D
D
W
D
W

Deportivo Riestra

-7

D
W
L
L
L

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