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- proper noun A river in
South America , now more commonly called the Rio de la Plata.
Etymologies
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Cappa arrived on Wednesday from Spain - where he lives - to try to rejuvenate River Plate, which is winless in five games, has not scored in 465 minutes and has only 13 points in 14 matches.
Brownsville Herald : By RONALD BLUM 2010
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Cappa arrived on Wednesday from Spain - where he lives - to try to rejuvenate River Plate, which is winless in five games, has not scored in 465 minutes and has only 13 points in 14 matches.
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On May 6th, AC/DC were treated fans to an in person appearance at the world premiere of their brand new DVD & Blu-ray release Live At River Plate, which dropped on Tuesday, May 10th.
Mike Ragogna: Exclusive AC/DC Live EPK, Plus Conversations with Plan B, The Feelies' Glenn Mercer, and Bronze Radio Return's Chris Henderson Mike Ragogna 2011
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And staying in South America, Daniel Tunnard remembers the Copa Libertadores semi-final between River Plate and Boca Juniors in 2004: In the second leg, Boca's Carlos Tevez scored in the 85th minute and celebrated by performing the sardonic chicken dance, not one favoured by River fans as the team are called 'Gallinas' 'chickens' by other fans, for always choking at the last minute.
Which football teams have been referenced on album covers? | The Knowledge 2011
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As reported by Sky News, Angus Young discusses Live At River Plate and what's in store for the future.
Mike Ragogna: Exclusive AC/DC Live EPK, Plus Conversations with Plan B, The Feelies' Glenn Mercer, and Bronze Radio Return's Chris Henderson Mike Ragogna 2011
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Suarez may have to be rested but for now he is playing on the adrenaline generated by the night in Buenos Aires, where on the far shore of the River Plate, Uruguay celebrated their greatest footballing triumph in more than half a century – winning the Copa America.
Easy Liverpool win over Bolton shows Kenny Dalglish is on right track 2011
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Tevez was signed from Boca Juniors for a reported $22m, a South American record and sensation; Javier Mascherano joined shortly afterwards for a reported $15m from River Plate.
Carlos Tevez: The billionaires' fight over his ownership revealed | David Conn 2011
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The draw at River Plate's stadium in Buenos Aires is a disappointment for the national coach, Alejandro Sabella, whose team have only four points from three qualifiers.
Luis Suárez scores four as Uruguay ease past struggling Chile 2011
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• Argentina's FA head Julio Grondona, looking to boost his re-election chances by promoting all second division clubs to one big 38-club top division following River Plate's relegation.
Said & Done 2011
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It is the longest-running travel guide in the English language, but open the pages of the 1930 edition and you enter a vanished world: "There are regular direct sailings between the River Plate and the Port of Manchester," promises one advertisement.
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