Bielsa was once a player for Newell’s but retired at the age of 25. Here’s what else is known about his short playing career.
Category: History
“Your dream is our dream”. Could Messi sign for Newell’s Old Boys?
Lionel Messi joined Newell’s at the age of 6 and doesn’t shy away from the fact he would love to return to the club in the future. But how feasible is the move?
What does (Vamos) Newell’s Carajo mean and why is it associated with Marcelo Bielsa?
Since taking over at Leeds United, the phrase ‘Vamos Leeds Carajo’ has become popular at Elland Road.
Ignacio Scocco’s best goals for Newell’s Old Boys
A rundown of the best goals scored by Ignacio Scocco in a Newell’s Old Boys shirt.
The Three Whiskies who played for La Lepra
In 1948 a recruitment drive in Britain originally designed to bring referees to Argentina, brought three Scottish players to Rosario to play for Newell’s Old Boys.
The story of Lionel ‘Nelo’ Newell – the Argentine football pioneer buried in Somerset
How did a member of the Newell family end up in a Somerset graveyard? Fans of Newell’s Old Boys from Argentina travelled there to find out.
The 5 Most Iconic Newell’s Old Boys Matches
These five iconic Newell’s Old Boys matches have gone down in history.