Copa Libertadores runners-up Boca Juniors were forced to cancel a planned "fan day" on Wednesday after the Buenos Aires security ministry determined it was unsafe for them to gather in the club's stadium, La Bombonera.

The club had already sold tickets and the event was planned as a way to thank fans for their support. After a 2-2 draw in the Copa Libertadores first leg at La Bombonera, crosstown rival River Plate prevailed 3-1 after extra time on Sunday, winning on 5-3 on aggregate.

Sunday's second...

River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo has quashed speculation he may head to Europe next year by pledging to remain at Copa Libertadores winners River Plate at least until 2021.

After leading his side to their second Libertadores triumph in four seasons on Sunday, Gallardo said he was happy in Buenos Aires and had no plans to leave the Argentine club.

"We have a contract until 2021," Gallardo told a local radio station after River's 3-1 win over arch-rivals Boca Juniors in Madrid that gave them a...

Gonzalo "Pity" Martinez has said he will leave River Plate and join MLS side Atlanta United after the FIFA Club World Cup.

The winger, who scored River Plate's third goal in Sunday's 3-1 Copa Libertadores second-leg win over Boca Juniors in Madrid, will move after four seasons at the club.

"I want to inform people that in January I will not continue," Martinez told TyC Sports. "It's been a very difficult decision for me, but my journey continues. I think I've given people what they deserve,...