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Minnows Deportivo Riestra make it to top flight for first time

04-12-2023 14:04 Top-flight rookies Deportivo Riestra have been promoted to Argentina’s highest tier of professional football for the first time in their 92-year history.

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

Boca Jnrs election suspended: No agreement between Riquelme and Macri

01-12-2023 15:18 Elections at Boca Juniors suspended indefinitely after court mediation between teams from Juan Román Riquelme and Mauricio Macri fails.

Tempers flare: Riquelme and Macri clash over Boca election

29-11-2023 15:24 Fight for the presidency of Boca Juniors between retired football star Juan Román Riquelme and former president of club and Argentina, Mauricio Macri, escalates as court suspends this weekend's election.

‘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

Messi's World Cup shirts could fetch US$10 million at auction

20-11-2023 11:26 A set of six match shirts that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign will be auctioned in December, Sotheby's announced Monday, estimating their value at more than US$10 million.

David Beckham says Lionel Messi is 'our gift to America'

16-11-2023 10:43 David Beckham told AFP in an interview on Wednesday that his Inter Miami franchise signed Lionel Messi as "our gift to America and the MLS."

Gallardo agrees deal to coach Saudi side Al-Ittihad

15-11-2023 16:42 Former River Plate manager makes shock decision to join Saudi Arabian side; According to reports, contract lasting until June 2025 will make him one of the world’s top three best-paid coaches.

by James Grainger

Stories that caught our eye: November 3 to 10

10-11-2023 16:14 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days 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

Fluminense down Boca Juniors to win first Copa Libertadores

05-11-2023 10:09 Boca's hopes of securing a seventh Copa Libertadores crown end in 2-1 extra time defeat to Fluminese in the Maracanã.

Pope Francis offers his take on ‘slipped’ Maradona and ‘gentleman’ Messi

02-11-2023 01:24 Holy Father highlights professional careers of both legendary Argentine footballers – but adds he would add Brazilian icon Pelé to his top three.

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

Veteran Cubelli returns for Pumas World Cup third place play-off

26-10-2023 10:06 Facundo Isa said on Thursday Argentina want to make up for losing in 2015's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff when they face England in the corresponding fixture in this year's tournament.

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

Michael Cheika – behind the quips, a shrewd rugby brain

19-10-2023 13:05 Michael Cheika and his larger than life persona has taken the Pumas to the semi-final – now Argentina must defeat New Zealand for a chance at the Webb Ellis trophy.

Leaders of local football offer explicit support to Massa

17-10-2023 13:54 AFA President Claudio Tapia not only shows his support for Sergio Massa’s presidential candidacy, he also predicts in public that the economy minister will be Argentina’s next head of state. With the return of tax exemptions for clubs serving as a key message to the local leaders of the national game, the Unión por la Patria leader continues to develop his power-base in domestic football.

by Agustín Colombo

Pumas veteran Nicolás Sánchez dreaming of one last hurrah

15-10-2023 09:42 Nicolás Sánchez may not be the central figure in Argentina's attack that he once was but he's still dreaming of World Cup glory.

Argentina maintains winning start in World Cup qualifiers

12-10-2023 23:46 The world champions made it three wins out of three in World Cup qualifying on Thursday with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Paraguay.

Rich fans only: South Americans grumble over cost to watch football

10-10-2023 14:44 Fútbol del pueblo? Not so much – watching the region’s stars play in the flesh has become inaccessible to most as ticket prices hit the roof.

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

Japan match 'another final', says Pumas veteran Creevy

05-10-2023 15:34 Argentina take on Japan in Nantes on Sunday in both team's last Pool D match, with veteran Pumas hooker Agustín Creevy describing it as "another final".

FIFA: Argentina to host one of 2030 World Cup's opening matches

04-10-2023 12:25 Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will host opening matches of 2030 World Cup to mark centenary to the first-ever tournament; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to host remainder, confirms FIFA.

Pumas 'very hungry' to reach World Cup knock-outs, says Cheika

03-10-2023 12:46 Argentina are "very hungry" to get back into the Rugby World Cup knock-out stages after missing out four years ago, says head coach Michael Cheika.

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

50-year-old Mendoza cyclist dies after race in San Juan

26-09-2023 12:15 50-year-old Gustavo Lopreste died just minutes after the competition ended due to cardiorespiratory arrest.

Messi substituted just 37 minutes into Inter Miami return

21-09-2023 00:07 Argentine skipper forced to leave the field just 37 minutes into his return to action for Inter Miami against Toronto.

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