Atlético de Madrid confirmed the arrival of the 28-year-old Argentine defender from Tottenham. His contract runs until 30 June 2031, opening a new chapter for a world champion with 58 appearances for Argentina.
Huracán Las Heras beat Juventud Antoniana 1-0 in round four of the Federal A championship stage. L. Algozino scored in the 47th minute to decide a match in Mendoza that had been goalless at half-time.
The round 24 match was listed for Sunday, 16 August at 15:00, but it still had no score or incidents by Monday midday. Luján led Zone B with 42 points and Lugano sat fourth in Zone A with 36.
Sunday, 16 August begins with Sarmiento-Huracán at 15:00 before River-Argentinos at 18:00. Barracas-Rosario Central and Central Córdoba-Instituto complete the programme at 20:15, with all kick-off times listed in Argentina.
The interzonal round produced seven home wins, one draw and one away victory on Saturday, 15 August. Ferro beat Atlanta 3-1, Colón and Quilmes won 3-0, and Deportivo Maipú defeated Godoy Cruz 2-1 in Mendoza.
The Women's Torneo Regional Federal Amateur scheduled its second-round first legs for 15 August and the return matches for the 22nd. The competition began with 120 clubs and will award eight places in the final stage.
Atenas de Río Cuarto beat Argentino de Monte Maíz 2-1 in round two of the Federal A championship stage. Martín Vera opened the scoring, Ignacio Blangetti equalised and Agustín Arcando settled the match in the 90th minute.
Liniers host Argentino de Quilmes on Sunday, 16 August at 15:00 in Primera B Metropolitana round 30. The visitors arrive with 34 points, while the home side have 32 after 29 matches.
El Globo won 1-0 at the Roberto Ricardo Larrosa stadium in round three of the women's Clausura. Milagros Rodríguez headed the winner 44 minutes into the second half after the match had reached the interval goalless.
The 18 matches in Primera Nacional round 26 have been spread from Friday, 21 August to Monday the 24th. The schedule lists three games on Friday, nine on Saturday, four on Sunday and two on Monday, although the programme remains provisional.
Rosario Central and Corinthians drew 0-0 at the Gigante de Arroyito in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores round-of-16 tie. The Rosario side created more danger, but Hugo Souza and the visiting defence preserved parity.
The ten-team tournament in Luque completes its second rest day on Friday. The semifinals and first placement matches will be played on Saturday, 15 August, with the championship decider reserved for Sunday, 16 August.