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Boca Juniors and Argentinos Juniors lead Argentine annual table
Argentine football saw significant movement in the annual standings this weekend. Boca Juniors secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Talleres de Córdoba at La Bombonera, with goals from Miguel Merentiel and Leonel Flores. This win places Boca at the top of the annual table with 54 points. Leonel Flores also addressed recent controversy regarding a viral video, issuing a public apology to fans and his partner.
Argentinos Juniors climbed to the top of the annual table alongside Boca, also reaching 54 points, following a 1-0 win over Banfield courtesy of a Matías Giménez goal. Meanwhile, Independiente Rivadavia missed an opportunity to lead the annual standings after a late 2-2 draw with Tigre.
In other regional news, Nacional defeated Guarani 2-0 in Paraguay to remain close to the top of the Clausura. In Bolivia, San Juan FC advanced to the Copa Simón Bolívar quarterfinals after defeating Chaco FC 3-2. In Venezuela, Trujillanos secured its place in the first division, while Anzoátegui FC was relegated.
In the MLS, Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 3-0, highlighted by a two-goal performance from Lionel Messi.
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Argentino de Monte Maíz · Argentinos Juniors · Asociación del Fútbol Argentino · Atenas de Río Cuarto · Banfield · Boca Juniors · Estudiantes de La Plata · FADEP de Mendoza · Independiente Rivadavia · La Bombonera · Leonel Flores · Luis Lobo Medina