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.
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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.
Matías Fondato: “I came to visit Coloccini and immediately felt a connection with Newcastle”
A title winner with Newell’s in 2004, Matías Fondato is now a full-time artist and adopted ‘Geordie’ who helps South American players settle in on Tyneside.
The 5 Most Iconic Newell’s Old Boys Matches
These five iconic Newell’s Old Boys matches have gone down in history.
Central Córdoba 1-2 Newell’s: Copa Superliga starts with a win for La Lepra
A quickfire first-half double helped Newell’s come away from Santiago del Estero with three points.
Central Córdoba v Newell’s Match Preview
Despite the threat of COVID-19, the opening weekend of the Copa Superliga goes ahead but without fans in the stadiums.
Highlights: Newell’s 0-2 Godoy Cruz
Newell’s Old Boys ended the current Superliga campaign with their first loss of 2020 against the league’s bottom side.
Newell’s v Godoy Cruz Match Preview
La Lepra fans are excited about the return of Cacciabue as we welcome the league’s bottom side in this season’s final game.
Barcelona target Newell’s prospect Juan Sforza
Sforza has been tipped as a future star and is a creative midfielder with a wide passing range. He captained Argentina in the FIFA u17 World Cup.
Racing 1-1 Newell’s: La Lepra refuse to be pushed over in Avellaneda
Both teams remain unbeaten in 2020 after an entertaining draw.
Racing v Newell’s Match Preview
Newell’s visit a team on Friday night whose manager is open about the fact that his heart is rojinegro (red & black). But for now, Sebastián Beccacece’s priority is coaching Racing Club.
Newell’s 4-0 Cólon: ruthless performance leaves La Lepra looking towards Libertadores
Four different goalscorers as Newell’s put on a show at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa.
Newell’s v Colón Match Preview
Osella returns to Newell’s aiming to put a stop to Colón’s atrocious run of form
Club activates transfer clause for Ángelo Gabrielli
The wing-back signs permanently for Newell’s Old Boys from Liverpool FC (Uruguay) whom he was previously on loan from.
Lanús 1-1 Newell’s: new signings impress in well-deserved draw
Kudelka’s changes were key to a hard-earned point against a strong Lanús side in Buenos Aires.