About Newell’s Old Boys
Welcome to the number one English-language news and information website for the Argentine football club Newell’s Old Boys of Rosario. Founded in 1903 and named after Englishman Isaac Newell who emigrated to Rosario to establish a school, Newell’s Old Boys have won the Argentine league championship 7 times, most recently in 2013.
Newell’s Old Boys play at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, also known as the Parque Independencia or El Coloso. The stadium is named after the club’s most successful manager, Marcelo Bielsa, who won titles in 1990, 1991 and 1992 with Newell’s.
The club has a long history of developing footballers and some of the most well-known players to have started their careers at the club are Lionel Messi, Gabriel Batistuta, Mauricio Pochettino, Tata Martino, Jorge Valdano, Walter Samuel, Lionel Scaloni, Maxi Rodríguez, Éver Banega and Cristian Ansaldi.
Newell’s Old Boys are nicknamed ‘Los Leprosos’ (The Lepers) or ‘La Lepra’ (The Leprosy). The nickname stems from the 1920s when Newell’s agreed to play a charity match for victims of leprosy but their rivals, Rosario Central, refused.
The club play in a red and black shirt so are also known as ‘Rojinegro‘ (red & black).
This website takes its name from the most famous phrase associated with supporting Newell’s Old Boys. When Marcelo Bielsa won his first title with Newell’s in 1990, he shouted ‘Newell’s Carajo!’ at the fans and the phrase has since become a rallying cry for supporters of the club.
Latest Newell’s Old Boys News and Updates
- Newell’s secure champions Orsi and Gómez for 2026
Newell’s Old Boys confirm the appointment of Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómez as new managers. The 2025 Apertura champions sign until Dec 2026, marking the first major move of the Boero era. - Boero’s Landslide: Newell’s Old Boys Votes for Change
Ignacio Boero wins landslide election as Newell’s Old Boys president, defeating Cristian D’Amico with old-school campaign tactics and a promise to end a decade of decline. - Navas cameo ends on a sour note for Newell’s
Keylor Navas has left Newell’s Old Boys for Mexico’s Pumas in a $2M transfer after tensions with the club and a benching controversy. The Costa Rican legend’s short but stellar stint in Argentina ends amid fan backlash and speculation over his replacement. - New footage shows a young Lionel Messi juggling the ball at Newell’s
New footage has emerged of a 9-year-old Lionel Messi showing off his skills in front of a capacity crowd at El Coloso del Parque, the home stadium of Newell’s Old Boys. - Clásico Glory and a Historic League Title for Newell’s Women
From regional league to national champions in just seven years: How Newell’s Old Boys Women broke Buenos Aires’ monopoly on Argentine football with a historic Apertura title win over rivals Rosario Central. - Newell’s Old Boys Revive Copa Hopes with Decisive 2-0 Victory over Huracán
A clinical Newell’s Old Boys side ended Huracán’s impressive 15-match unbeaten run with a decisive 2-0 victory at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa last night. Goals from Valentino Acuña and Lollo were enough to keep La Lepra’s playoff dreams alive as they closed the gap on - Newell’s Shock Tigre 2-0 Away, Knocking Them Off Top Spot
In a surprising turn of events last night, Newell’s Old Boys secured a crucial 2-0 away victory against Tigre, knocking the home side off the top position in Zone A and keeping their own hopes alive for a place in the round of 16. Under - Newell’s Stun Boca Juniors 2-0
Newell’s Old Boys delivered a stunning 2-0 victory over Boca Juniors at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, halting Boca’s impressive six-game winning streak in the Torneo Apertura 2025. - Newell’s Old Boys Bet on Cristian “El Ogro” Fabbiani to Reverse Slumping Form
Cristian “El Ogro” Fabbiani has returned to Newell’s Old Boys as manager, replacing the dismissed Mariano Soso in a bid to arrest the club’s worst start to a Primera División campaign in over a decade. - The Five Most Successful Managers in Newell’s Old Boys History
Founded in the hotbed of Rosario, Newell’s has produced plenty of world-class players over the years. But behind every great team and football star is a great manager, and Newell’s has been fortunate enough to have some of the brightest minds guiding them to glory. - Dramatic late Miljevic goal gives Newell’s an important home win
In a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, Newell’s Old Boys snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Lanús, thanks to a stunning last-minute strike from Matko Miljevic. After falling behind to Marcelino Moreno’s opener, Newell’s equalized through Colo Ramírez’s penalty before Miljevic’s 92nd-minute thunderbolt sealed a crucial win for the Rosario side. - Newell’s squander lead in frustrating 3-3 draw with Deportivo Riestra
Newell’s Old Boys squander 2-0 and 3-2 leads in a thrilling 3-3 draw with 10-man Deportivo Riestra. Mateo Silvetti scores twice, but late equalizer denies Lepers victory in rollercoaster match. - Newell’s Old Boys’ Finest Ever Exports
Argentina is full of storied clubs. Boca Juniors and River Plate are perhaps the most recognizable. With both Buenos Aires outfits winning the Copa Libertadores in recent years. The latter of that duo has won South America’s premier continental cup competition twice in the last - Newell’s Old Boys Break Winless Streak with Victory Over Tigre
In a much-needed turn of events, Newell’s Old Boys secured a 1-0 victory against Tigre at the El Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium on Saturday. The win marks the end of a long run without success for the Lepers and provides a perfect start for new manager Ricardo Lunari. - Méndez out, Lunari in as Newell’s tackle crisis
Newell’s Old Boys has announced a major shake-up in its coaching staff. Following a string of disappointing results, Sebastián Méndez has departed as head coach after just ten matches. The club has swiftly appointed Ricardo Lunari, former reserve team manager, as interim head coach until the end of the year. Lunari, with his deep ties to the club, faces the immediate challenge of reviving the team’s fortunes, starting with their upcoming match against Tigre.