With less than 100 days until the World Cup kicks off in South Africa, Argentina began their preparations with a friendly against Germany in Munich last Wednesday, and The Argentimes was there to see the match and run the rule over how Diego Maradona’s squad is shaping up ahead of the tournament.

A weekly round up of the joys and despairs of the Argentine Primera Division, from the self-appointed president of the Racing Club Supporter’s Association English branch (membership-1). This week: Independiente go top, Argentine football claims an Oscar win, and entering the Bombonera with Racing’s Imperial Guard.

A weekly round up of the joys and despairs of the Argentine Primera Division, from the self-appointed president of the Racing Club Supporter’s Association English branch (membership-1). This week: Much-needed win for la selección, Godoy in dreamland and how to cool down a boiling hinchada, Argentine Style!

El Superclásico, played every year between Boca Juniors and River Plate, is rightly acclaimed as one of the world’s sporting highlights. Just over the Riachuelo in nearby Avellaneda however, the game passes almost unnoticed. For there is a far greater rivalry at stake which brings the city to a standstill twice a year, between local heroes Independiente and Racing Club. And on Saturday the 173rd Avellaneda Derby took place, in Independiente’s new stadium.

A weekly round up of the joys and despairs of the Argentine Primera Division, from the self-appointed president of the Racing Club Supporter’s Association English branch (membership-1). This week: Independiente Champions of Avellaneda, Chaca on the Charge and a key fixture for the national side.

What do you think is Argentina’s national sport? It has to be football surely, hundreds of thousands of people streaming through turnstiles every week to fill the stadiums? Wrong. Ok maybe tennis at a push, very popular again, Argentine players litter the top 100 rankings. No, try again. The more cynical amongst us might say protesting, eating beef or hoarding monedas, but again you would be well off the mark.

A weekly round up of the joys and despairs of the Argentine Primera Division, from the self-appointed president of the Racing Club Supporter’s Association English branch (membership-1). This week: Promises of public nudity, power and goal shortages and a new coach for La Academia.

Copa Telmex celebrates its tenth anniversary this week and the tournament is already well underway. Amie Tsang breaks down who is to be watched this week at the looming semi-finals and final on Sunday.

The Copa Telmex, the highest level professional tennis tournament played in Argentina, begins today. The tournament is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this year. Tennis has grown to be one of the most popular sports in Argentina and, especially over the last ten years, has been a source of pride in international competition.

A weekly round up of the joys and despairs of the Argentine Primera Division, from the self-appointed president of the Racing Club Supporter’s Association English branch (membership-1). This week: Vélez impress, Chaca inch towards safety and a first experience of an Argentine football previa.