Comments on: Boca Juniors, San Lorenzo or Tigre? Argentina’s Three Horse Race For The 2008 Apertura

By: dins

dins — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:43:34 +0000

Viva boca juniors!

By: Winwab

Winwab — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:54:43 +0000

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By: Just Football

Just Football — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:03:32 +0000

For the preview of Boca v Tigre, 23rd December, title decider, follow this link:

http://www.just-football.com/2008/12/and-then-there-were-two-its-boca-or.html

By: Just Football

Just Football — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:08:18 +0000

Interesting. One things for sure, Tinelli definitely splits opinions among Argentinian football fans! Im sure I could find a Huracan fan or two with some strong things to say about him! Is that just partisanship then or is he a bit of a dodgy character?

By: Nate

Nate — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:32:07 +0000

from what i understand, it is his own money. even though the guy puts his money down for the club, he still gets a few interest points to his advantadge. he is a diehard fan but whether he makes a buck or 2 with san lorenzo, he still has alot more where it came from; he has been on tv with his own show for the last 15 years AND it happens to be one of the most watched in south america… he pumps the money in knowing that he will only get it back if san lorenzo win a tournament. its like what the billionaires are doing with brit clubs, but this time its the die hard fans/millionaires that are doing the club a favor.
the same happens all over south america with millionaire fans and their clubs.
oh, and tinelli is an ex player (played againt maradona) and sports commentator… so the guy also understands the game. i think he is the ideal investor.

By: Just Football

Just Football — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:35:28 +0000

Thanks for the comments guys. True, Tinelli is a prominent name when talking about San Lorenzo and their recent upturn in fortunes.

But to what extent is it his cash per se? Is he merely the poster boy for the GI (Grupo Inversor) or is it his own personal cash plowed in time after time? I’d be interested to hear a little more about the situation actually.

By: Matthew Gilbert

Matthew Gilbert — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:19:15 +0000

PS: I meant ‘underestimated’ or ‘overstated’, it came out as understated…
Of course I mean that Tinelli is very important to them.

By: Nate

Nate — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:18:55 +0000

i agree with you 100% matthew. in a country where many teams have just enough budget to make it through the year (a few years ago san lorenzo was in a critical financial situation), tinelli’s money helps san lorenzo ALOT.

By: Matthew Gilbert

Matthew Gilbert — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:43:00 +0000

Good article.
I don’t think the role of San Lorenzo’s financial backer Tinelli can be understated. He has enabled them to assemble some of the finest Argentine club players who can perform at this level as a team. Boca may have the one shining World Cup star that everyone knows, but San Lorenzo seem to have two equally proficient, solid players for every position, and Barrientos has been in the form of his life.
For that reason, I go for San Lorenzo to beat Boca on Saturday and win the title.