Police and family services records have given a startling insight into the heartbreaking childhood of a 13-year-old boy accused of beating his two-year-old brother to death.
Cristian Fernandez reportedly suffered neglect at the hands of a teenage mother and a drug-abusing grandmother, sexual abuse by a cousin and physical assaults by a stepfather who went on to kill himself.
Paraguay succumbed to the altitude of La Paz as they were defeated 3-1 by Bolivia with two strikes from Pablo Escobar providing the difference.
The pitch at the Hernando Siles stadium was in terrible condition but that did not stop Gustavo Quinteros’ side from taking the lead after just 10 minutes. Alcides Pena’s volley from inside the box seemed…
A 1-1 draw with Atletico Nacional was enough for Velez Sarsfield to ensure progression from the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores in Liniers.
The hosts extended their one-goal aggregate lead when Augusto Fernandez netted early in the second half. They then survived a late scare after Luis Mosquera equalised with a stunning free kick, but it was too little…