RUGBY SEVENS Argentina's rugby sevens team soars to new heights 14-03-2024 11:45 Nation’s all-conquering rugby sevens team is burning bright and its stars are making a name for themselves. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Tevez’s spat with Tapia shows consequences of AFA’s chaos 08-03-2024 11:23 Carlos Tevez declared open rebellion against Argentine football's reigning powers this week after seeing his Independiente side held against Barracas Central, in a match peppered with dubious refereeing decisions. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Superclásico takes centre-stage as derby weekend arrives in Argentina 22-02-2024 15:41 The weekend of clásicos is here and fans are licking their lips at the prospect of some tantalising clashes. by Dan Edwards
Football Argentina dare to dream of Olympic gold – will Messi be there too? 15-02-2024 15:38 Javier Masherano’s young side had to get to the Games in Paris first, and they did so in typically nail-biting fashion. by Dan Edwards
Football Newell's, Godoy Cruz make perfect start to Copa de la Liga 09-02-2024 08:56 The nation's top teams are battling through the heat to complete three rounds of Copa de la Liga fixtures in little more than 10 days. by Dan Edwards
Football River’s youth production line keeps churning out quality 01-02-2024 12:43 River's pre-season was dominated by the Claudio Echeverri saga, but another few gems – Franco Mastontuano, Agustín Ruberto and Ian Subiabre – seem to have rolled off the famous Millo assembly line. by Dan Edwards
SEASON PREVIEW Agüero confident Tevez can spring a surprise with Independiente 27-01-2024 09:25 Ex-Independiente star believes the unpredictable nature of domestic football in Argentina opens the door for Carlos Tevez's side. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Copa de la Liga Profesional returns – and anything could happen 27-01-2024 09:22 As we saw last year, the format of Argentina’s Copa de la Liga Profesional owes itself to the odd surprise. Forecasting what could happen is a fool’s game – and so here are some predictions. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Argentina’s Olympian ambitions put pressure on Mascherano 19-01-2024 11:34 Javier Masherano’s Argentina U23 team begin the road to potential Olympic glory on Sunday when the side takes on Paraguay by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Familiar tale as football wonderkids are snapped up European clubs 11-01-2024 19:23 So far in January, much of the discussion has revolved around two budding stars who look set to be lost to Argentine football – Valentín Barco and Claudio Echeverri are on their way to Premier League. by Dan Edwards
2024: THE YEAR IN PREVIEW What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2024 06-01-2024 07:40 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in the next 12 months. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Boca election result is a victory for Riquelme and clubs nationwide 22-12-2023 13:47 Ibarra and Macri proceeded in a desperate campaign to link Boca’s legendary ex-playmaker with some sort of shadowy plot to construct the Xeneize as the last bastion of evil Kirchnerism. Their gambit backfired. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Platense, Rosario Central head to scorching Santiago del Estero for final 14-12-2023 15:11 Santiago del Estero possesses a fantastic-looking, shiny new stadium, and it is in the Madre de Ciudades that the unlikely duo of Platense and Rosario Central face off in the final of the Copa de la Liga this Saturday. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Football briefly rears its head amid off-field scheming 08-12-2023 08:38 The action keeps on coming – the acrimonious battle for control of Boca remains in the spotlight, but Copa Liga play-offs and promotion clashes draw the eye back to the pitch. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Macri-Riquelme court stand-off can only harm Boca 02-12-2023 14:38 Clash of the titans delayed as Boca’s elections suspended by judge; Club’s VP cries foul and accuses ex-president of doing “great harm” to club’s supporters. by Dan Edwards
EXCLUSIVE ‘Carlitos has the courage’ – Agüero impressed by Tevez’s start at Independiente 02-12-2023 10:16 Ex-Rojo favourite Sergio Agüero says his former Argentina international teammate Carlos Tevez has “handled the pressure well” in his debut season in Avellaneda. by Dan Edwards
CHAOS IN THE MARACANÃ ‘Always the same’ – Bittersweet win in Maracanã marred by ugly scenes 22-11-2023 12:10 National team coach Lionel Scaloni’s comments cast doubt over his future and delivered another twist in the tale to a stunning and shocking night in Rio de Janeiro. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca gears up for the election to end all elections 17-11-2023 00:30 Vice-President Juan Román Riquelme will lock horns with former Xeneize chief and Argentine head of state Mauricio Macri in one of the biggest, potentially nastiest football election ever witnessed. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca must stop treading water after death of Libertadores dream 09-11-2023 17:19 A painful defeat in Rio de Janeiro spelled the end for Jorge Almirón and has left behind a lingering question: where do Boca go from here? by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Boca head to Brazil seeking Copa Libertadores glory 01-11-2023 23:36 Argentina’s plan for world domination returns to the Estádio do Maracanã, where Boca Juniors are preparing for a Copa Libertadores final showdown against Fluminense. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gómez's bizarre post-Qatar fall from grace finally explained 27-10-2023 14:21 Facing a heavy ban for failing a doping test, Alejandro 'Papu' Gómez's suspension is likely to spell the end of his time as an Argentina player. by Dan Edwards
International football Albiceleste continue to impress, with or without Messi 19-10-2023 16:56 Shorn of the team's heart against Paraguay, Argentina reacted by recreating him across the pitch. Against Peru, on the other hand, the system was king, centred around Messi. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Captain Otamendi makes it three in three for unstoppable Argentina 12-10-2023 23:57 The Albiceleste armband does seem to bestow superhuman powers on its bearer, and on Thursday it was Nicolás Otamendi who was the beneficiary as the defender scored one of the finest goals of his career to set Argentina on the way to another World Cup qualifying victory. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Stars deliver as 10-man Boca edge through to Libertadores final 06-10-2023 11:23 What is this Boca Juniors team? One that never, ever says die – and one you most definitely do not want to tangle with from the penalty spot. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Cancel your plans... Argentina's famous 'Round of Clásicos' is back 28-09-2023 08:20 Footballing rivals go head-to-head in the famous ‘Round of Clásicos,’ an invention that ranks right alongside the ballpoint pen, heart transplants and Lionel Messi in the pantheon of great Argentine gifts to the world. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Buckle up, this relegation dogfight is going to be one wild ride 20-09-2023 23:21 Argentina’s relegation battle is becoming a dizzying roller-coaster ride, week by week. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Do-or-die mentality ensures La Scaloneta retains necessary intensity 14-09-2023 11:32 Argentina approach every match as if the fate of the world hung on its outcome, and that furious mentality – and no little class – saw them through a potentially tricky start to their World Cup title defence. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Tevez's appointment injects life into the red side of Avellaneda 31-08-2023 11:39 Few expected to be watching Independiente fighting out a bitter battle against relegation with Carlos Tevez at the helm, but the ex-Boca star has his team looking more adventurous in the fight for survival. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Tevez returns, a Libertadores stalemate and Argentines in America 25-08-2023 12:28 Once again, it’s been a busy week for Argentine football – Carlitos has taken charge at Independiente, Acosta and Messi thrill the United States and two grandes clash in the Libertadores. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Boca, Racing set for Copa Libertadores quarter-final clash 18-08-2023 14:20 Boca Juniors and Racing Club have been left to fly the flag for Argentina in the 2023 Copa Libertadores. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Clubs are snatching up Argentina’s youngsters at an accelerating rate 10-08-2023 23:11 With the best players moving earlier and earlier, Argentina’s clubs must compromise, picking up those either too young, too old or not good enough to play elsewhere, or else gamble that yesterday's wonderkid who flamed out overseas can rediscover his best form back home. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA River live to fight another day, but early exit for Argentina's women 06-08-2023 19:07 The biggest match of the past seven days for the Millonario, indeed one that may shape the rest of this season, occurred midweek with a huge comeback victory in the Copa Libertadores, by Dan Edwards
Football Messi magic marvels Miami 28-07-2023 20:46 Even at 36, he is clearly at the top of his game, an asset that any club in the world would give almost anything to possess. by Dan Edwards
Football New coach for Millonarios, but victory song remains the same 28-07-2023 17:31 River Plate clinch the title at the first time of asking with new coach Martín Demichelis. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL A look at Argentina’s Copa Libertadores last-16 competitors 07-07-2023 06:53 Yes, if Boca and River both win all three of their next ties they will meet in the final; and yes, it would be in the Maracaná, but there are plenty of other hopefuls still in the competition – not least Argentinos and Racing. by Dan Edwards
Football Messi helps Román and Maxi serve up two unforgettable shows 29-06-2023 09:15 Way back in 2006, Lionel Messi was already sharing a World Cup stage with Juan Román Riquelme and Maxi Rodríguez. Never one to forget his roots – and some 16 years on – the Albiceleste skipper pulled out the stops for their fond farewells. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Asian jaunt leaves Argentina and Messi with plenty to ponder 23-06-2023 01:00 Lionel Messi is irreplaceable, but with any luck the collective spirit and unity he has helped foster in the Albiceleste will ensure that the glory days will continue. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL In a rush to the not-too distant future 15-06-2023 13:48 Martín Demichelis has River Plate on an imperious path to title, but there’s no rest for anyone in modern football – everyone keeps looking ahead. by Dan Edwards
MESSI ON THE MOVE Benefits of Miami as clear as day for Argentina's captain 09-06-2023 08:25 After years of putting his body on the line for both club and country at the top level, Messi now has the chance to extend his career and become, like Pelé, a sterling ambassador for the game stateside. by Dan Edwards
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP Critics swift to descend on Argentina’s youngsters – and their coach 01-06-2023 13:48 The dream is over for Argentina's young hopefuls. Coach Javier Mascherano is under fire, but beyond the hysteria, there were signs of promise in the Albiceleste's campaign. by Dan Edwards
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP The kids are alright 25-05-2023 00:51 The young Albiceleste and their coach still need to keep improving, particularly at the back, if they are to hold any hope of repeating the nation's past U-20 World Cup triumphs. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Can Bielsa drag Uruguay into this century? 17-05-2023 23:22 Ignoring Argentine dominance of the world game just keeps getting harder... by Dan Edwards
DERBY MADNESS Superclásico controversy can’t detract from Boca’s failings 11-05-2023 20:43 Put aside the penalty controversy and it’s clear Boca are still not up to the task when facing River – lots for Jorge Almirón to ponder in the weeks and months ahead. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Rookie bosses ready for unpredictable River-Boca Superclásico 04-05-2023 15:14 Nine years and a month have passed since the last time River took to the field against Boca Juniors without Marcelo Gallardo leading them out. But ‘El Muñeco’ is gone now, leaving both sides in the unusual situation of having two rookie coaches centre-stage in Argentina's most celebrated club fixture. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINES IN EUROPE Valentín 'Taty' Castellanos: La Liga’s new sensation 28-04-2023 10:32 Mendoza-born forward has stolen headlines after smashing four past Real Madrid. The 24-year-old’s globetrotting career and rise up the footballing ladder to La Liga says much about modern football. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca find relief in Libertadores, River recreate domestic form 19-04-2023 23:45 Victory places Boca's Libertadores quest back on track, but the Xeneize were not the only team in desperate need of a win this week. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Crisis club Independiente creep ever closer to disaster 13-04-2023 23:37 Racked with problems on and off the pitch, seven-time Copa Libertadores winners Independiente have been plunged into crisis. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Don't look now, but Argentina is taking over the world 06-04-2023 17:15 Not content to miss out on the upcoming Under-20 World Cup after a less than sterling qualifying display to kick off the year, Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia simply resolved to bring the entire tournament home. by Dan Edwards
Football Football isn’t all plaques and parades – there’s plenty of struggle too 31-03-2023 14:22 Argentina’s national team has an easy and over-celebratory week, but a look at the domestic game shows that football is still dominated by struggle and disappointment. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Affection rains down from stands as fans and players enjoy World Cup party 24-03-2023 07:54 Argentina still mean business, and on the evidence of Thursday night, the lights will not go out for a long time as millions of fans across the nation continue to cherish those golden days in Qatar. by Dan Edwards