Independiente finished second in both of Argentina's league competitions in 2068, in a season that was very much a case of "so close, yet so far." But manager Trebor Mahtal, now 84, chose to remain positive, especially given the high amount of potential at the club.
Mahtal resigned from his Old Trafford role one day after becoming Champion of Europe and went in search of his next challenge. Two clubs quickly came in with interview offers, and one was clearly more keen - which meant Mahtal was off to Argentina to take a £116,500 wage cut!
At the ripe old age of 90, Robinho Lazaró was on the verge of the ultimate honour for any Football Manager. The wily old manager was just three points away from becoming the greatest of all time, which meant he just needed to add one more trophy to his outrageous tally of 80 cup and... Continue Reading →
Robinho Lazaró wrapped up title number 39 on his Aventuras Américas journey as his River Plate dominated the Argentinian league, led largely by the sensational form of attacking midfielder and club captain Alejo Zalazar.
River Plate were looking uncatchable at the top of Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol. They led rivals Boca by a massive 14 points with 16 games remaining, having already strolled to success in Copa Argentina.
After 51 years as a Football Manager, it had long been Robinho Lazaró's dream to lead one of the big Buenos Aires sides. And now he finally had his chance, as underperforming River Plate looked to the title specialist as their saviour.
The Argentinian title - the only top-tier division eluding Robinho Lazaró on his Aventuras Américas journey - was a possibility in the first year of the 2040s.
Strong form with Newell's Old Boys had led top-tier side Godoy Cruz to take a gamble on Colombian / Brazilian title specialist Robinho Lazaró at the start of the 2039/40 season.
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