Griffa: The man who shaped Argentine football, discovered Pochettino, mentored Bielsa and many more
Mauricio Pochettino was an accomplished player and is building a reputation as an elite manager. His journey can be traced to one man: Jorge Griffa.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
4-3-1, 10th in Argentine Superliga
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- Newell's Old BoysNOB121/4FTAgg. 2-33GLPGLP
- Newell's Old BoysNOB228/7FT0CTRCTR
- Newell's Old BoysNOB217/8FT0USFUSF
- VELVEL324/8FT1Newell's Old BoysNOB
- Newell's Old BoysNOB41/9FT1HURHUR
- ROSROS115/9FT1Newell's Old BoysNOB
- Newell's Old BoysNOB222/9FT0ALDOALDO
- CABJCABJ128/9FT1Newell's Old BoysNOB
- Newell's Old BoysNOB04/10FT0BANBAN
- CAPCAP019/10h:mm a z, US/Eastern0Newell's Old BoysNOB
Rosario, Newell's dream of Messi returning home for good
Lionel Messi left his hometown of Rosario and local club Newell's Old Boys at 13 for Spain. Both hold out hope that he will return for good someday.
Crew SC adds defender Valenzuela, 19, as DP
Columbus Crew SC completed the signing of defender Milton Valenzuela as a designated player on Friday.
Atlanta signs defender Escobar from Newell's
Atlanta United has signed defender Franco Escobar from Argentine side Newell's Old Boys, the club announced on Friday.
Pochettino reflects on ex-roommate Maradona
It didn't last long, but Mauricio Pochettino can never forget the time he got to live with his idol, Diego Maradona, at Newell's Old Boys.
Pochettino eyes Newell's and Argentina jobs
Mauricio Pochettino has told TyC Sports he would one day like to coach Newell's Old Boys and the Argentina national team in the future.
Rosario fans baby dolls to troll rivals
A week after winning their local derby against Newell's Old Boys, Rosario Central fans continued their celebrations in an unusual way.
Maxi Rodriguez visits fan on 105th birthday
We can only assume fellow Newell's alumni Lionel Messi was busy.
Coach who helped young Messi dies
Ernesto Vecchio, one of Lionel Messi's first coaches, passed away at the age of 65 at his home in Rosario on Thursday.
Messi serenaded by former club Newell's
Supporters of Newell's Old Boys have stepped up their campaign to bring Lionel Messi home, lavishing praise with a banner during Sunday's home win.
Messi reaffirms desire to return to Newell's
Argentina forward Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to play for boyhood club Newell's Old Boys before retiring from football.
Newell's hopeful of signing Messi in 2018
Newell's Old Boys are hopeful they can bring Lionel Messi back to the club after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, when he will have turned 31.
Newell's chief hoping to bring Messi home
Bermudez told ESPN Radio that over the course of his term of office at Newell's he hoped to be able to persuade Messi to play for his boyhood club.
Bernardi quits Newell's Old Boys after 2 games
Lucas Bernardi has left his role as head coach of Argentinian side Newell's Old Boys just two games into the new Primera Division season.
Messi could end career at River - D'Onofrio
"Why couldn't Messi one day finish his career at River? It would be like going back to what once was his home," D'Onofrio said.
Added police presence for River-Boca match
For the 24th fixture in the Argentina league's play this weekend, more than 30 teams will play and the 15 stadiums will see increased police presence.
Marseille to sign Argentina defender Casco
Marseille have announced that they are set to sign Argentina defender Milton Casco from Newell's Old Boys.
Bielsa 'helps out Newell's with €1.6m gift'
Bielsa started both his playing and coaching careers at the Argentine club.
Highlights: Newell's Old Boys 0-1 Velez Sarsfield (1:22)
Highlights: Olimpia 4-1 Newell's Old Boys (0:55)
2019-20 Prim A Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Juniors | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +8 | 21 |
| Racing Club | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +2 | 19 |
| River Plate | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +14 | 18 |
| Argentinos Juniors | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 18 |
| Arsenal de Sarandà | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +7 | 16 |
| Vélez Sarsfield | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| Lanús | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +2 | 16 |
| Talleres (Córdoba) | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 16 |
| San Lorenzo | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Newell's Old Boys | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 15 |
| Rosario Central | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | +2 | 13 |
| Independiente | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| Patronato | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 12 |
| Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| Unión (Santa Fe) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -2 | 10 |
| Colón (Santa Fe) | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 10 |
| Atlético Tucumán | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 10 |
| Defensa y Justicia | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 10 |
| Huracán | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 10 |
| Banfield | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 8 |
| Aldosivi | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 5 |
| Gimnasia La Plata | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 4 |
| Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | -11 | 3 |
2019-20 Team LeadersArgentine Superliga
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsArgentine Superliga
Goal Difference7Tied-3rd
Goals Scored13Tied-5th
Assists9Tied-3rd
Goals Conceded6Tied-2nd