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WORLD CUP 2026

Otamendi retires from Argentina's national team after World Cup

Today 05:03 Veteran defender ends an international career spanning 17 years and 139 appearances after helping the Albiceleste win the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles.

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentina continue knockout preparations in scorching Kansas City heat

30-06-2026 10:12 Lionel Scaloni's side returned to training under an extreme heat warning with three selection questions still to resolve ahead of Friday's last-16 clash against Cape Verde.

WORLD CUP 2026

'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

15-06-2026 20:57 Coach Lionel Scaloni has other injury concerns over goalkeeper Emi 'Dibu' Martinez and forward Julián Álvarez but both are expected to start in Kansas City against Algeria.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Otamendi becomes latest world champion to sign for River Plate

31-05-2026 09:18 "As a River supporter, it's a dream come true," says commanding centre-back as he completes his move back to Argentina.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Albiceleste win with ease – and learn little – in final pre-World Cup home friendlies

01-04-2026 12:08 After another set of meaningless matches – this time against Mauritania and Zambia – we are none the wiser over Argentina's chances of defending the title when they head up north in June.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi on target as Argentina put five past Zambia in World Cup send-off

01-04-2026 10:36 Much improved performance from the world champions, but tougher tests lie ahead when the nation’s title defence gets underway in June.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Sad send off for Argentina’s Otamendi in Ecuador defeat

11-09-2025 00:24 Surprising loss to Ecuador in Guayaquil set to bring an end to residency of number one spot of FIFA world rankings.

FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

Boca, backed by boisterous support, denied by two compatriots as Benfica fight back

16-06-2025 20:53 Boca Juniors, backed by thousands of supporters in Miami, make impressive debut at FIFA Club World Cup; 10-men Benfica come from behind to claim 2-2 draw, thanks to goals from compatriots Ángel Di María and Nicolás Otamendi.

News of nicolas otamendi

Otamendi retires from Argentina's national team after World Cup

Argentina continue knockout preparations in scorching Kansas City heat

'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

Otamendi becomes latest world champion to sign for River Plate

Albiceleste win with ease – and learn little – in final pre-World Cup home friendlies

Messi on target as Argentina put five past Zambia in World Cup send-off

Sad send off for Argentina’s Otamendi in Ecuador defeat

Boca, backed by boisterous support, denied by two compatriots as Benfica fight back

Cristina and Karina – the two most powerful women in Argentina

Nicolás Otamendi retires from Argentina's national team after World Cup

AFA says US authorities did not detain Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia

With World Cup over, Argentines resume anti-austerity protests

Tearful fights, edible offerings – a glimpse into the Diego Maradona death trial

Calendario de cobros de agosto de 2026: las fechas confirmadas por ANSES para jubilados y pensionados

La Tierra aceleró su rotación y este 22 de julio se convirtió en uno de los días más cortos jamás registrados

Maslatón: "Los peligros para el ahorrista que bancarice dólares son consecuencia directa del modelo impulsado por Caputo"

El destructor USS Zumwalt: capacidad para 12 misiles hipersónicos que la Armada de EE.UU prevé integrar a su flota en septiembre 2026

Que ver está noche en Netflix: Los Creyentes, un absorbente thriller español de 107 minutos