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Fluminense beat Boca in extra time to win first Copa Libertadores title

Fluminense beat Boca in extra time to win first Copa Libertadores title

  • Kennedy’s unstoppable shot gave Fluminense the spoils in extra time, though two minutes later the striker was sent off for excessive celebrations that got him a second yellow card
  • Boca were aiming for a seventh Libertadores crown but have now lost their last three finals after defeats in 2012 and 2018
By Reuters ·
Update Argentina's Boca Juniors Marcelo Weigandt raises the Maradona Cup trophy following a friendly football match against Spain's Barcelona. (AFP) video

AS IT HAPPENED: Boca Juniors win Maradona Cup over Barcelona in Saudi Arabia

By Zaid Khashogji - & - DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·
The Maradona Cup will be played in honor of the late great Argentine maestro, Diego Armando Maradona between Barcelona and Boca Juniors. (AN Photo/Basheer Saleh)

Two sporting giants Barcelona and Boca Juniors collide in the inaugural Maradona Cup

By Zaid Khashogji - & - Abdulelah Batobarh ·
River Plate told to take Al-Ain challenge seriously in FIFA Club World Cup last-four clash

River Plate told to take Al-Ain challenge seriously in FIFA Club World Cup last-four clash

By Arab News ·
River edge out Boca after extra time to win Copa Libertadores

River edge out Boca after extra time to win Copa Libertadores

By AFP ·
Madrid touted for postponed Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate

Madrid touted for postponed Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate

Boca Juniors vs. River Plate Copa Libertadores final to be played outside Argentina

Boca Juniors vs. River Plate Copa Libertadores final to be played outside Argentina

By AFP ·
THINGS WE'VE LEARNED: Barcelona and Real Madrid up against it in Spain and Argentina's derby-day shame

THINGS WE'VE LEARNED: Barcelona and Real Madrid up against it in Spain and Argentina's derby-day shame

By Arab News ·

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