Boca Juniors

Boca Juniors

2nd in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
15,000 Argentine fans to be banned from Club World Cup 15,000 Argentine fans to be banned from Club World Cup

Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich handed the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires on Monday a list of 15,000 violent soccer fans who will be banned from stadiums during the upcoming Club World Cup.

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Boca Juniors fire Fernando Gago after loss to River Plate Boca Juniors fire Fernando Gago after loss to River Plate

Argentine club Boca Juniors fired coach Fernando Gago on Tuesday after losing to crosstown rival River Plate over the weekend.

River edge Boca 2-1 in pulsating Argentine 'Superclasico' River edge Boca 2-1 in pulsating Argentine 'Superclasico'

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF RIVER PLATE'S 2-1 WIN OVER BOCA JUNIORS 2-1 IN ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION SUPERCLASICO

Boca extend Group A lead with 2-0 home win over Estudiantes Boca extend Group A lead with 2-0 home win over Estudiantes

(Updates with quotes in paragraphs 4-5, 7-8, schedule in paragraph 10)

Boca Juniors seal Apertura last-16 spot with 3-1 win at Belgrano Boca Juniors seal Apertura last-16 spot with 3-1 win at Belgrano

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION MATCH BETWEEN BELGRANO AND BOCA JUNIORS

Goalkeeper Navas shines in Newell's Old Boys' 2-0 win over Boca Juniors Goalkeeper Navas shines in Newell's Old Boys' 2-0 win over Boca Juniors

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION MATCH BETWEEN NEWELL'S OLD BOYS AND BOCA JUNIORS

Boca Juniors crush Defense and Justice 4-0 in Buenos Aires Boca Juniors crush Defense and Justice 4-0 in Buenos Aires

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM BOCA JUNIORS V DEFENSE AND JUSTICE IN ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION MATCH

Boca Juniors reach top spot with 1-0 win over Rosario Central Boca Juniors reach top spot with 1-0 win over Rosario Central

Boca Juniors moved to the top of Group A of the Argentine Primera Division Apertura tournament with a 1-0 home win over Rosario Central in a rain-soaked Bombonera stadium on Friday.

Lollo's late header gives Boca Juniors victory at Banfield Lollo's late header gives Boca Juniors victory at Banfield

(Corrects 2nd paragraph to remove reference to leaders, corrects day of Copa Libertadores in paragraphs 7 and 11 to Wednesday, not Saturday)

Argentine LPF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Argentinos Junior.. 16 +15 33
2 Boca Juniors 16 +13 33
3 Racing Club 16 +10 28
4 Huracán 16 +7 27
5 Tigre 16 +6 27
6 Independiente Riv.. 16 +3 27
7 Barracas Central 16 +2 26
8 Estudiantes de La.. 16 -1 21
9 Newell's Old Boys 16 -3 19
10 Defensa y Justici.. 16 -4 19
11 Central Córdoba (.. 16 -1 18
12 Belgrano (Córdoba.. 16 -10 17
13 Aldosivi 16 -10 15
14 Banfield 16 -5 14
15 Unión (Santa Fe) 16 -6 14
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
16 Miguel Merenti.. 6 16 3
9 Milton Gimenez 4 12 1
8 Carlos Palacio.. 3 13 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
16 Miguel Merenti.. 3 16 6
8 Carlos Palacio.. 3 13 3
23 Lautaro Blanco 2 11 0