Newell’s Old Boys has a new club president. Dr Ignacio Astore, a medical professional who was once employed by the club as the team’s doctor, received the most votes in the twice-postponed club elections on Sunday.
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Newell’s in mourning after the death of José Yudica at the age of 85
The death has been announced of trailblazing coach José Yudica at the age of 85.
Yudica, known as “El Piojo” (The Louse) was a Rosario native who started his playing career at Newell’s Old Boys in 1954 before playing for a number of clubs in Argentina such as Boca Juniors and Vélez Sarsfield.
Newell’s Old Boys launch new retro-look away shirt for 2021-22
The white shirt, made by Umbro, is a tribute shirt to the Newell’s side of 1991 who won the Argentine Championship at La Bombonera. This year’s home shirt also pays tribute to that squad.
Newell’s Old Boys launch new 2021-22 shirt
Newell’s Old Boys has revealed its new shirt for the upcoming 2021-22 season. The red and black Umbro design is initially offered without a sponsor and is a tribute shirt to the Newell’s side of 1991 who won the Argentine Championship at La Bombonera, the home of Boca Juniors.
Players return to training as pre-season begins under Gamboa
Pre-season training began at the Jorge Griffa Centre on Monday as new Newell’s manager Fernando Gamboa took his first session with the squad.
Newell’s Old Boys appoint Fernando Gamboa as manager
50-year-old Gamboa returns to Newell’s for his second spell as manager, 13 years after his first spell. He won 3 titles as a player with Newell’s as part of Bielsa’s all-conquering side of the 1990s.
Departure of Germán Burgos confirmed by Newell’s Old Boys
In his first managerial position since leaving Atlético Madrid, El Mono managed only 4 wins in 15 games as Newell’s boss.
Lucas Bernardi on the verge of taking Director of Football position at Newell’s
The ex-Newell’s captain is expected to be the board’s choice to replace Sebastián Peratta as Director of Football.
Newell’s to face Palestino, Goianiense in 2021 Copa Sudamericana
Newell’s Old Boys have been drawn in Group F of the 2021 Copa Sudamericana. Joining La Lepra in the group are the Chilean side Palestino, Brazilian newcomers Atlético Goianiense and either Libertad or Atlético Nacional, depending on who wins the second-leg of their qualifying play-off.
Gérman Burgos appointed Newell’s Old Boys manager
The ex-Argentina goalkeeper spent 10 years as Diego Simeone’s assistant at Atlético Madrid and takes up his first role as a Head Coach at La Lepra.
Frank Kudelka to leave Newell’s Old Boys
The club has confirmed that Head Coach Frank Kudelka will leave the club after Saturday’s fixture against Defensa y Justicia.
Franco Escobar injured: suffers broken metatarsal in training
The on-loan Atlanta United defender returned to the club last week but is already facing at least a couple of months on the sidelines.
Fixtures confirmed: Newell’s will play in Zone B of the Copa de la Liga
First up for La Lepra is a trip to Vélez Sarsfield followed by a home game against champions Boca Juniors.
Newell’s Old Boys pay tribute to former player Diego Maradona
Tributes have been paid by Newell’s Old Boys fans, coaches and players, both past and present, after the death of football icon Diego Armando Maradona.
Newell’s Old Boys launch new alternative 4th shirt
It will be worn for the first time on Sunday 8 November for the home game against Boca Juniors.