Arruabarrena set for Boca return
Rodolfo Arruabarrena is one step away from becoming Boca Juniors' new head coach. The former Boca defender has given his yes and the club is pushing to close the deal quickly (2) (4) (5). He would replace Claudio Ubeda on the bench, returning to a club he knows inside out (6). Reports from Argentina say an old acquaintance of Arruabarrena who already works at Boca Predio could join his coaching staff (8).
Cavani's nightmare year, World Cup dream over
Edinson Cavani has played just two matches for Boca in 2026. A relentless cycle of injuries has ruled him out of the Copa Libertadores campaign and crushed any hope of making Uruguay's World Cup squad (1). The striker, whose contract runs until the end of the year, is living his worst season at the club and faces serious questions about his future (1).
Aranda impresses on Argentina debut
Boca youngster Aranda made his senior debut for Argentina and earned immediate praise from national team coach Lionel Scaloni in the post-match press conference (3). The midfielder, who has broken into Boca's first team this season, caught the eye with a bold goalscoring attempt that had fans talking (3). Exequiel Palacios was also involved in the match (3).
Sudamericana playoff: O'Higgins confirmed
Boca Juniors will face Chilean side O'Higgins in the Copa Sudamericana playoff round. Conmebol has approved O'Higgins for the return leg of the repechaje on July 30 (7). After the painful Libertadores group stage exit, this is your first obstacle on the path to continental redemption (7).
Fan reactions
Supporters are buzzing about Aranda's national team cameo, with many calling for the kid to lock down a starting spot for Argentina after his fearless display link. There is also chatter around the Arruabarrena news and a separate poll asking whether fans would back a Sebastián Villa return link. The mood around Aranda feels like a rare bright spot in a turbulent season.
