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Football in the Americas | Argentina focus
The Argentinian football leagues have undergone numerous format changes in recent years but the country still struggles to generate commercial revenues abroad. Kevin Roberts speaks to Martin Mazur to assess the health of the game in the region.
Pichot backs Buenos Aires’ 2018 Youth Games bid
Ahead of the 2018 Youth Olympics host city elections, former Argentine rugby player Agustín Pichot explains to SportBusiness Group's editorial director, Kevin Roberts, why his bidding hometown Buenos Aires needs the Games to inspire its youth.
Fox threatens legal response to Argentinian Primera División contract termination
Pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports has warned that it will use “all measures” at its disposal, including “legal and judicial action” following the termination of its rights agreement for Argentina’s Primera D…
Boca Juniors and River Plate hail Cabify as a sponsor
Argentinian football rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate have both signed up Spanish ridesharing company Cabify as a sponsor
Extreme E delays season start, drops Nepal for Patagonia
Electric off-road motorsport series Extreme E has confirmed the calendar for its inaugural season in 2021, which will start six weeks later than planned and feature a race in Patagonia after plans for…
Argentine Sports Minister seeking FTA coverage of Primera División
Matías Lammens, Argentina’s minister for Sports and Tourism, has revealed that the national government is hopeful of a deal being reached to showcase club football matches on public-service television.