International football Albiceleste roars back to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in friendly 27-03-2024 09:44 Ángel Di María, Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez on scoresheet as world champions come from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 Los Angeles.
International football Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies in Messi spat 22-02-2024 21:12 World champions will play El Salvador in Philadelphia on March 22 and Nigeria in Los Angeles four days later.
VIOLENCE AT MARACANÃ Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil 22-11-2023 12:52 Violence at the Maracanã as Brazilian police attack Argentina fans; Messi leads players off pitch in protest; Albiceleste goes on to win 1-0, breaking Brazil’s unbeaten qualifying run dating back to 1954.
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 Lionel Messi mulls international retirement, but not quite yet 12-07-2023 15:13 Argentina's World Cup winning captain says he doesn't know when he'll call time on his international career and that it will "happen when it happens."
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
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina stroll to 2-0 win over Indonesia in Jakarta friendly 19-06-2023 13:10 World Cup winners see off spirited Indonesia 2-0 in a lucrative friendly in Jakarta thanks to goals from Leandro Paredes Cristian Romero.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Indonesia fans vexed after Messi pulls out of friendly 16-06-2023 09:28 Indonesian fans devastated after star pulled out of a friendly in Jakarta.
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
International Football Lionel Messi stars as Argentina down Australia 2-0 in Beijing 15-06-2023 12:22 Argentina dominates ball and dispatches Australia in 2-0 friendly win played before adoring Chinese crowd; Skipper scores opening goal with Pezzella notching second.
MESSI ON THE MOVE Lionel Scaloni: Messi 'deserves' move to MLS 14-06-2023 13:47 Argentina coach says he's "very happy" that Messi has decided to move to the MLS and that he "deserves" his move to Miami.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina given rockstar welcome in China ahead of Australia friendly 10-06-2023 08:37 Frantic scenes at Beijing airport and hotel as Argentina's World Cup winning football team is greeted by hundreds of adoring Chinese fans ahead of friendly match with Australia.
International football Australia coach Arnold wants 'revenge' over Argentina 06-06-2023 14:53 Australian national football coach eager to erase World Cup memories ahead of Argentina's upcoming international friendly match against the Socceroos in Beijing.
Albiceleste in Asia 'Robbery' – fans complain at US$680 tickets to see Argentina in China 02-06-2023 08:40 Chinese football fans complain as ticket prices are released for friendly match between Argentina against Australia in Beijing.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Scaloni names Argentina squad for Asia tour friendlies 29-05-2023 14:46 Coach Lionel Scaloni names squad upcoming matches against Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta; Youngster Alejandro Garnacho, Giovanni Simeone, Walter Benítez and Leonardo Balerdi and Facundo Medina notable call-ups.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP U20 World Cup: Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 and advance to last 16 23-05-2023 20:37 Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Guatemala in Santiago del Estero secures place in last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
ALBICELESTE IN ASIA Argentina's Asia tour: Australia in China, Indonesia in Jakarta 22-05-2023 12:23 National team agrees to play two matches on 'Asia Tour' in June; Albiceleste will face Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Future stars line up at FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina 20-05-2023 10:46 Football’s top youngsters descend on Argentina as the FIFA Under-20 World Cup gets underway, with matches set to be staged at four stadiums across the country.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Marcelo Bielsa agrees deal to be next Uruguay coach 12-05-2023 09:49 Veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa agrees US$4-million-a-year deal to take charge of Uruguayan national team until 2026 and will sign contract in the coming days.
WORLD CHAMPIONS! 'The madness is total' – Argentina prepares for first match as world champions 22-03-2023 12:43 Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will be greeted by fans as heroes on Thursday when they play their first match since winning the World Cup in Qatar.
WORLD CHAMPIONS Messi, Garnacho in Argentina squad for March friendlies 03-03-2023 16:55 Argentina will host Panama on March 23 in Buenos Aires and then Curaçao in Santiago del Estero five days later; Lionel Messi in squad as expected, along with Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 2024 Copa América to be held in the United States 27-01-2023 13:40 Copa América 2024 will be held in the United States and feature 10 teams from South America's CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Time running out for Messi but are World Cup stars aligning? 21-11-2022 08:43 Argentina's captain would desperately love to add World Cup glory to all his other accolades that include four Champions League crowns and 10 La Liga titles. And he's not alone.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Now or never: Messi confirms Qatar 2022 World Cup will be his last 06-10-2022 15:33 Albiceleste captain and Paris St Germain star admits he has “a bit of anxiety and nerves" ahead of upcoming tournament, which will be his last chance to secure the game’s greatest honour.
FOOTBALL All-conquering Argentina head to Qatar full of optimism 28-09-2022 22:23 The World Cup is almost here, and while stronger opponents lie in wait in Qatar, the numbers are all lining up in Argentina's favour. It is impossible not to feel optimistic. by Dan Edwards
Qatar 2022 World Cup European giants struggle for form as World Cup looms 28-09-2022 12:25 Advantage Brazil and Argentina? Just weeks away from the start of a World Cup like no other, the poor form of Europe's powerhouses suggests there could be a changing of the guard in Qatar.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi the star attraction as Argentina see off Jamaica 27-09-2022 23:05 Paris St Germain star and national team captain Lionel Messi scored twice – and had to evade plenty of pitch-invaders – as Argentina saw off Jamaica 3-0 in the Albiceleste's last match before Qatar 2022 World Cup.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi scores twice as Argentina down Honduras 24-09-2022 11:27 Lionel Messi's expertly taken double helped seal a comprehensive 3-0 win for Argentina over Honduras in Miami on Friday to extend their impressive unbeaten run ahead of the Qatar World Cup.
WORLD CUP PREPARATIONS Scaloni irked as visa trouble delays Argentina's key defenders 22-09-2022 20:43 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has voiced his displeasure at the late arrival of two key defenders for World Cup tune-ups in the United States after visa problems.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina’s stars in good form as World Cup draws closer 26-08-2022 11:02 National side and its superstars are providing a rare jolt of optimism for Argentines as Qatar 2022 creeps ever closer.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi conjures up five-timer in Estonia friendly 06-06-2022 13:57 Lionel Messi scored all the goals in Argentina's 5-0 friendly win over Estonia in Pamplona, Spain on Sunday – becoming only the third
‘Finalissima’: ARGENTINA 3-0 ITALY Argentina’s Scaloneta leaves Italy shellshocked 01-06-2022 22:02 The road to Qatar has begun in perfect fashion, with a new piece of silverware and Argentina's first-ever victory on English soil. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima 01-06-2022 21:03 Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa América holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday.