02.02.2012 - La idea de pedir una calle con el nombre de Pablo Aimar fue lanzada desde las redes sociales, twitter en particular, donde el HT #CallePabloAimar llegó a ser Trending Topic en diferentes puntos del planeta, destacando las capitales de Córdoba y Valencia.
El "payaso", jugador LPND, dejó huella en Valencia, donde jugó durante 6 temporadas (2000-2006) ganando dos Ligas (2002 y 2004).

02.02.2012 - La idea de pedir una calle con el nombre de Pablo Aimar fue lanzada desde las redes sociales, twitter en particular, donde el HT #CallePabloAimar llegó a ser Trending Topic en diferentes puntos del planeta, destacando las capitales de Córdoba y Valencia.
El "payaso", jugador LPND, dejó huella en Valencia, donde jugó durante 6 temporadas (2000-2006) ganando dos Ligas (2002 y 2004).

It's been another action-packed round of matches around the world, with Argentines once again providing no shortage of highlights. Step this way for the latest on Lionel Messi's fine weekend performance and some impressive contributions in Italy, Spain, France, Portugal ... Continue reading →

Deadlines for previewing the final rounds of the 2011 Torneo Apertura have severely hampered my style this week, so without further ado here's a quick catch-up in the main leagues covered by Argentines Abroad. In England's Premier League, Sergio Agüero ... Continue reading →

The weekend just gone saw as many crucial contributions from Argentines as ever in the world's biggest leagues, and a welcome return to form for the usual suspects in the Mexican league after last week's no-show. With the usual contributions ... Continue reading →

What's a derby if it doesn't involve putting out a fire by the time the whistle is blown?! Well, Portugal experienced their own 'clássico' on Saturday, when Benfica defeated Sporting 1-0, thanks to a goal from Javi Garcia. Benfica are now in top spot (yes, we hear a couple of you rejoicing!

By Chris Wright

Manchester United will go into their last group stage match needing to snare at least a point against Basel to make it through to the knockout stages after flapping their way to a draw against Benfica (who qualified themselves as a result) at Old Trafford last night.

By JOHN BOSCHINI

Real Madrid entered the fifth matchday of UEFA Champions League already having qualified for the knockout rounds, so a more subdued performance from the Spanish giants wouldn't have been a complete surprise. That's not quite what happened, though,.

Manchester United vs Benfica 2-2 Highlights Video Goals 2011 Champions League Jones Aimar Fletcher Berbatov is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Manchester United vs Benfica 2-2 Highlights Video Goals 2011 Champions League Jones Aimar Fletcher Berbatov is a post from Soccer Blogger.

With the World Cup qualifiers approaching, it's time to take a look at how Alejandro Sabella's boys and those he's not called up did in the weekend just gone for their clubs. Alejandro Faurlín impressed in defeat in ... Continue reading →

Argentines Abroad has been, to put it mildly, a bit out of sync so far this season. It's become truly, monumentally bad this week and last, though, for a few reasons. For that, I apologise, but I present here the updates ... Continue reading →

I've been unable to get Argentines Abroad online so far this week, but my normal contributors have submitted their pieces as diligently as ever, and it would be unfair not to use them. So, if you'd like to find out what ... Continue reading →

The Champions League group games are upon us once again and Benfica have announced their roster for this weeks upcoming encounter in Romania against Otelul Galati. Roster: Goalies: Artur, Eduardo, Mika Defense:Emerson, Garay, Luisao, Maxi Pereira, Jardel, Miguel Vitor, Luis Martins Midfield: Javi Garcia, Ruben Amorim, Nolito, Pablo Aimar, Witsel, Matic, Gaitan, Bruno Cesar Forwards:

This week's Argentines Abroad is late, thanks to the midweek round of matches here in Argentina keeping me busy. Better late than never, though. As well as Lionel Messi's hat-trick in Barcelona's 8-0 demolition of Osasuna, we've got videos of ... Continue reading →

Nolito has got off to a quick start with Portuguese side Benfica (Photo: Francisco Seco/AP)

Back again to take a look at some of our players playing abroad. I will be adding Henrique and Keirrison to the list of players to watch and will update about their Brazilian adventures as best as I can.

Is his ankle alright?

From the 6 pre season games that Arsenal have played, the result stands at 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. Is there anything that can be drawn out of these matches? Pre season are meant for fitness/stamina building, creating understanding between players and improving the camaraderie within the squad.

Arsenal's unbeaten pre-season record fell at the final hurdle when they went down 2-1 to Benfica on Saturday night, reports Arsenal.com. The visitors had one hand on the Eusebio Cup at half-time. Arsène Wenger's side had started slowly but cruised into the break thanks to Robin van Persie's clinical strike a late present on his 28th birthday.

Arsenal vs Benfica Score Highlights 2011 Video Friendly Goals Eusebio Cup is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Arsenal vs Benfica Score Highlights 2011 Video Friendly Goals Eusebio Cup is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Arsenal vs Benfica 2011 Final score and result:- Arsenal vs Benfica 1-2 ( Van Persie/ Aimar, Nolito) Pre-season friendly- Portugal- 6th August, 2011- Saturday- 6/8/2011 Arsenal's disappointing pre-season run continues as they go [.

The team is in Portugal tonight to play our last pre-season warm-up against Benfica. Kick-off is 7:45 UK time, 2:45pm Eastern, 11:45am Pacific. The liveblog will start an hour before the game. Come on by and give us your thoughts. Liveblog is at the bottom.
Benfica had a strong, strong team two seasons ago, winning the Portuguese league, but that squad has since been partially dismantled, some in high-profile moves to big European teams:

Fábio Coentrão and Ángel Di María went to Real Madrid, Ramires and David Luiz joined Chelsea, and Nuno Gomes (Euro 2004, anyone?

Benfica get set to kick off their European campaign at home tomorrow as the face Turkish side Trabzonspor in the first leg of Champions League play. Jorge Jesus has announced a roster of 19 players for the enounter: Goalies- Eduardo, Artur Defense- Maxi Pereira, Luisao, Garay, Emerson, Jardel Midfielders- Ruben Amorim, Javi Garcia, Matic, Bruno Cesar, Pablo Aimar, Enzo Perez, Nolito,

The world of one part of Argentina's top two clubs, Club Atletico River Plate (referred simply as River Plate in most circles) is on the brink of disaster. Having suffered defeat to CA Lanus (2-1 at home) the club then faced the prospect of a two-leg playoff with second division outfit Belgrano for a place in next seasons Premier Division.

The world of one part of Argentina's top two clubs, Club Atletico River Plate (referred simply as River Plate in most circles) is on the brink of disaster. Having suffered defeat to CA Lanus (2-1 at home) the club then faced the prospect of a two-leg playoff with second division outfit Belgrano for a place in next seasons Premier Division.

Long-term HEGS readers will remember that in 2007, 2008 and 2009 I ran an award to find the Best Argentine Abroad according to my readers. This year, in an attempt to widen the voting, the award (which in 2009 was the ... Continue reading →

This week saw confirmation on Tuesday that two Argentines Carlos Tevez and Pablo Zabaleta will feature in next season's European Cup; at least assuming Tevez stays with Manchester City, who beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 to confirm a top ... Continue reading →

El Consejo de Administación del Atlético dará luz verde a la elección de Caparrós para el banquillo rojiblanco. Dicha decisión no se podrá tomar hasta que no finalice la temporada, que será cuando Toni Muñoz coja las riendas de la dirección deportiva del Atleti.
Hay que recordar que el técnico de Utrera tiene contrato con el Athletic de Bilbao hasta el 30 de junio, club que celebra este año elecciones a la presidencia.

Pablo Aimar spoke earlier today with Radio Argentina FM 103.1 about his future with Benfica and the possible return home this summer to his native land and former team River Plate. The skilled midfielder let it be known that he is very happy at Benfica and is looking to honour the remainder of his contract which expires after the 2012 season.

Lionel Messi scored against a José Mourinho-coached team for the first time at the weekend, in the clásico in Spain, but he wasn't the only Argentine to notch a goal in foreign lands. There were a few beauties in the Mexican ... Continue reading →

Argentines Abroad is late this week because my birthday on Monday has ended up being celebrated in some form or another for what seems like most of the week so far. It's well worth getting this online now though, however ... Continue reading →

This weekend sees Argentina face the United States of America in a friendly on Saturday, so this week's Argentines Abroad acts as a bit of a prelude to that, in many ways. One player not included in Sergio Batista's squad ... Continue reading →

Argentines Abroad is up late this week in honour of an infamous anniversary; it's twenty years today since Diego Maradona played his final match for Napoli, failing a doping test after the game. Napoli's current Argentine star, Ezequiel Lavezzi, scored ... Continue reading →

It was an understated weekend last week for Argentines in the world's leagues, and as such I've really only got some words from our contributors, for the most part. This post is late going up, by the way, because after ... Continue reading →

He's not in Argentina's squad to face Portugal on Wednesday, of course, but Carlos Tevez celebrated his birthday on Saturday with a first half hat trick against West Brom for Manchester City, and on the very same day the world's ... Continue reading →

There wasn't much Argentine involvement during FA Cup weekend in England, but elsewhere there was plenty to talk about. Another double from Lionel Messi this time late on was added to a Player Of The Year award for ... Continue reading →

The Portuguese Liga seems to produce a new amazing goal every time. Days after this Freddy Guarin goal vs Maritimo, here is another goal that will take your breath away. Sporting vs Pacos Ferreira- ( January 15, 2011) This is a Samuel goal vs Sporting Lisbon for Pacos de Ferreira. Samuel is currently on loan [.