OLYMPICS: TOKYO 2020 (in 2021) So near and yet so far for Albiceleste in Tokyo 30-07-2021 22:17 The young talent in the next generation is out there, even if it was in short supply in Japan. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL CONMEBOL proposes VAR time-outs and team reviews 29-07-2021 17:33 South American football's governing body wants to introduce time-outs for VAR checks and allow teams to request reviews of refereeing decisions, a top official told AFP.
TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS Argentina’s Rugby Sevens team seals bronze with win over Britain 28-07-2021 12:13 First medal of the Olympics for Argentina, as Pumas seal third place in Tokyo 2020 Rugby Sevens event.
OLYMPICS Moneta brace fires Pumas past Springboks into Fiji sevens semi-final 27-07-2021 11:37 Speedster Marco Moneta fired five-man Argentina to a nail-biting 19-14 victory over South Africa on Tuesday to set up a rugby sevens semi-final against defending Olympic champions Fiji.
OLYMPICS Argentine fencer accepts marriage proposal in front of TV cameras 26-07-2021 13:32 Fencer María Belén Pérez Maurice accepts marriage proposal from long-term partner and coach Lucas Saucedo, live in front of the TV cameras at the Olympics.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: July 17 to 24 23-07-2021 23:56 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL: Copa Libertadores Another chaotic Copa Libertadores clash? Normal service has been resumed. 23-07-2021 16:12 Boca’s brawl in Brazil stole headlines across the continent this week... by Dan Edwards
FRENCH FOOTBALL Pochettino pens new PSG deal despite tricky start to reign 23-07-2021 16:01 Argentine coach pens a one-year extension to his contract to stay with the French giants until 2023 despite a below-par start to his reign.
boca's brazil brawl Boca Juniors players released by Brazilian police after attack 21-07-2021 21:35 Boca Juniors players and officials were released by Brazilian police on Wednesday after 12 hours being questioned following a brawl at the end of their clash with local side Atlético Mineiro.
COPA LIBERTADORES Boca players questioned by Brazilian police after Libertadores brawl 21-07-2021 15:28 Boca players and staff quizzed by police at visit Belo Horizonte police station after chaotic end to Tuesday night's Copa Libertadores last-16 clash against Atlético Mineiro.
Copa América Argentina overcome odds in Brazil – and inspire hope for future 17-07-2021 00:37 Victory over Brazil in the Maracanã represented a rare moment of joy in these troubled times – and the Albiceleste’s Copa América triumph will raise hopes ahead of Qatar 2022. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Reports: Barcelona, Messi reach 'agreement in principle' over new contract 14-07-2021 12:46 Spanish media outlets report Argentina national team captain has agreed terms over new contract that will see his salary halved and spend five more years at the Camp Nou.
FOOTBALL Argentina draw 2-2 with South Korea in Olympics prep match 13-07-2021 12:31 Argentina held by the South Korean Olympic football squad 2-2 on Tuesday after losing a lead to a dramatic injury-time equaliser.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Albiceleste star Rodrigo de Paul joins Atlético Madrid 12-07-2021 15:39 Just two days after winning the Copa América with the national side, 27-year-old midfielder signs for Atlético Madrid for reported fee of 35 million euros.
Copa América Fans swamp streets as victorious Argentina return with Copa América 12-07-2021 10:00 Large groups of fans gathered in cities across Argentina on Sunday to celebrate their team's victorious return from the 2021 Copa América, where they beat Brazil on home turf.
Copa América triumph Messi dedicates Copa América title to family, country and Maradona 12-07-2021 09:48 Lionel Messi dedicates Argentina's Copa América triumph over Brazil to his family, his country and Diego Maradona.
Copa América Delighted Di María reveals what Messi told him before the Copa América final 11-07-2021 11:57 Argentina's winning goalscorer reflects on famous Copa América title win against Brazil in the Maracanã.
Copa América Tears and cheers: Argentina erupts as 28-year wait comes to an end 11-07-2021 09:11 Tears, cheers, screams of joy to the sky – Argentina celebrated in style on Saturday night as the country's long-suffering fans celebrated the end of a 28-year trophy drought.
Copa América Messi's Argentina trophy odyssey finally ends in the Maracanã 11-07-2021 08:23 Messi's hopes of finding international success with the Albiceleste have been repeatedly frustrated. Now, 16 years after his Argentina début, the moment has finally arrived.
Copa América Lionel Scaloni: 'This is a huge title' for Argentina 11-07-2021 00:37 "We fell short so many times, we dreamt so much about this, fought so hard," says goalscorer Ángel Di María.
Copa América Champions: Argentina clinch Copa América title with 1-0 win over Brazil 10-07-2021 23:04 Lionel Messi wins his first trophy with the national side, thanks to Ángel Di María's winner. Dogged and determined Argentina gave everything in the Maracanã to see off Copa hosts Brazil.
Copa América Image of Messi lights up Rosario ahead of Copa final clash 10-07-2021 08:27 Huge image of national team captain Lionel Messi and his famous number 10 shirt projected onto Rosario's famous Monumento Histórico Nacional a la Bandera ahead of Copa final clash.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: July 3 to 10 10-07-2021 00:01 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
AND THAT REMINDS ME… Reutemann: A life in multispeed 09-07-2021 22:26 Although never losing an election, whether for governor or senator, all in his native province of Santa Fe, the abiding memory of Reutemann’s political career will always be ducking a presidential run in 2003, thus effectively bequeathing Kirchnerismo to this country. by Michael Soltys
Copa América Albiceleste prepared to suffer one more time for Copa América glory 09-07-2021 22:02 National team coach Lionel Scaloni warns his players – and the country – that the Albiceleste will have to suffer if they’re to emerge victorious against Brazil in the Maracanã.
EURO 2020 FINAL England dare to dream ahead of Euro 2020 final against impressive Italy 09-07-2021 21:58 Sunday's match will be the culmination of a remarkable turnaround in Italian fortunes since Roberto Mancini took over as coach.
Copa América Argentina hope to upset the odds (and Bolsonaro) in Copa clash with Brazil 09-07-2021 17:57 Argentina will start the Copa América final against Brazil as comfortable outsiders after squeezing past Colombia. But the Albiceleste have grown in unity and confidence throughout the tournament, and with Lionel Messi in fine form, defeat is anything but inevitable. by Dan Edwards
Copa América Messi, Neymar to battle in dream Copa América final for first title 09-07-2021 03:07 Former teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar will line up opposite each other in Saturday's Copa América final, looking to end a hoodoo that has also affected some of their countries' greatest players.
Copa América Bangladesh on alert for Brazil, Argentina Copa América clash 08-07-2021 17:30 Police in a rural Bangladesh district have banned gatherings for Sunday's Copa América final between Brazil and Argentina following clashes between rival fans.
GOLF CHAMPION Ángel Cabrera handed two years in jail for assault on former partner 08-07-2021 09:32 Argentine golf champion sentenced to two years prison for assaulting his former partner and stealing her mobile phone.
Copa América Martínez the hero as Argentina seal Copa América final clash with Brazil 07-07-2021 00:23 Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez saves three spot-kicks as Argentina clinch dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia after 1-1 draw, setting up a mouth-watering Copa América final against Brazil on Saturday.
Copa América Messi stars as Argentina set up Colombia Copa América semi-final 04-07-2021 00:32 Captain scores and assists two as Argentina defeat Ecuador 3-0 in Goiânia to reach the Copa América semi-finals.
Copa América Argentina on right track ahead of Copa América knock-outs 02-07-2021 14:44 After sailing through their Copa América group, Lionel Messi and Co now face Ecuador in the quarter-finals, aware that just one slip will be enough to send them home. by Dan Edwards
ARGNETINE SUPERSTAR Barcelona president says talks with Lionel Messi are 'progressing' 02-07-2021 14:39 "We want him to stay, Leo wants to stay and we are looking for the best formula," says club president Joan Laporta.
ROSARIO'S FAVOURITE SON Multi-storey mural in Rosario for hometown hero Messi 02-07-2021 13:02 New 14-metre-high mural in La Bajada, Rosario, pays tribute to Leo Messi.
Copa América Record-breaker Messi at the double as Argentina trounce Bolivia in Copa América 29-06-2021 07:33 Lionel Messi celebrated his record 148th international cap with two goals as Argentina trounced Bolivia 4-1 to clinch top spot in Copa América Group A.
Death of Diego Maradona Maradona's doctor questioned as probe into star's death continues 28-06-2021 15:26 Prosecutors question Diego Maradona's personal physician, Leopoldo Luque, who stands accused, along with six other medical professionals, of having neglected the ailing football icon in his final days.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Prosecutors to question Maradona's doctor in manslaughter probe 27-06-2021 08:58 Prosecutors will on Monday question Maradona's personal physician Leopoldo Luque, who is implicated with six other medical professionals in having neglected the ailing football icon in his final days.
ARGENTINE TURNS 34 Lionel Messi: Elder statesman, but just as essential as ever 26-06-2021 00:30 The Barcelona and Argentina wizard turned 34 on Thursday, an age which usually signals the beginning of the end for professionals. The event was accompanied by an outpouring of tributes, acknowledgement of the towering impact Messi has had since first bursting onto the scene. by Dan Edwards
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Diego Maradona's psychiatrist denies blame in star's death 25-06-2021 22:22 Psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, who was treating Diego Maradona for addiction when he died last November, denies any responsibility for late footballer's demise.
Copa América Argentina, Chile through to Copa América quarter-finals 22-06-2021 10:31 Albiceleste secures second win in three group matches, beating Paraguay 1-0, with Alejandro 'Papu' Gómez scoring the sole goal of a lacklustre match in Brasilia in the ninth minute.
Death of Diego Maradona Medical coordinator denies responsibility in Maradona death 22-06-2021 10:25 Nancy Forlini, 52, the medical coordinator in charge of Diego Maradona's home treatment, denied responsibility for his death during questioning. Sheis the fourth of seven people under investigation for manslaughter.
Copa América Scaloni says Argentina ready for 'uncomfortable' clash with Paraguay 21-06-2021 11:31 Argentina face Paraguay at the Estádio Nacional de Brasília Mané Garrincha at 9pm on Monday in Group A of the Copa América 2021.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA ‘They killed Diego’ – Claims, counter-claims as prosecutors quiz Maradona’s medical team 19-06-2021 09:40 Nursing coordinator denies responsibility in footballer’s death; Lawyer says doctors 'killed' icon via negligence.
Copa América Rodríguez gives Argentina Copa edge in tense derby win over Uruguay 19-06-2021 08:48 Victory sends Argentina joint top of Group A with Chile on four points, while Uruguay remain without a point.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: June 12 to 19 18-06-2021 23:08 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seen days in Argentina.
The Covid Copa Zero margin for error for Argentina in Copa América clash with Chile 18-06-2021 00:51 There are high expectations on either side of the Río de la Plata for today's Copa America derby, the first between Argentina and Uruguay in a competitive clash since August 2017. by Dan Edwards
The Covid Copa Controversial Copa América fails to captivate Brazilians 17-06-2021 11:17 Many Brazilians are even unaware that the world's oldest national team tournament is being played on their soil. Some attribute their lack of interest to a lack of information, a disaffection with the national team or the pandemic situation in the Latin American giant, which is heading towards half a million deaths due to the coronavirus.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Nurse tells prosecutors Maradona barred her from treating him 16-06-2021 12:41 A second nurse accused of neglecting Diego Maradona during the last days of his life was questioned by local prosecutors on Wednesday. Dahiana Gisela Madrid, 36, is one of seven people under investigation for manslaughter.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Cavani tempted by return to South America after Man Utd spell 15-06-2021 09:40 Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani says he expects to return to South America at the end of next season and admits talks over a potential move have already taken place.
copa américa Argentina held 1-1 by Chile in Copa América opener 14-06-2021 21:02 Lionel Messi scored a stunning free-kick for Argentina in their Copa América 2021 opener on Monday, but opponents Chile fought back to earn a 1-1 draw.
Maradona Investigation Maradona's nurse first to be questioned over his death 14-06-2021 19:19 Maradona's nighttime carer is suspected of lying when he claimed the World Cup winning captain was sleeping and breathing normally hours before he died — an autopsy revealed he was dying at that time.
copa américa 'It's time to strike' – Messi issues Copa América rallying call 14-06-2021 14:20 Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi issues rallying call to his teammates ahead of the national team's first game in this year's Copa América.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona's doctor, six others, to be questioned over footballer's death 14-06-2021 10:04 Diego Maradona's personal physician and six other caregivers accused of neglecting the football icon in his final days will be questioned by prosecutors in Argentina from Monday.
The Covid Copa Copa América rocked by Venezuela Covid outbreak on eve of opener 13-06-2021 08:28 Thirteen members of Venezuelan delegation test positive, less than 24 hours before Copa América opener against Brazil.
copa américa Copa América limps to start line despite pandemic 12-06-2021 00:04 Brazil kicks-off the Copa América that almost never was tomorrow. The problems faced by international football's oldest competition have been innumerous.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: June 5 to 12 11-06-2021 23:33 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL Sebastián 'Loco' Abreu retires after world record football club career 11-06-2021 17:47 Uruguay striker Sebastián 'Loco' Abreu, who holds the Guinness World Record as the professional to have played for the most clubs played his last game Friday at the age of 44.
copa américa Brazil Supreme Court allows Copa América to go ahead 11-06-2021 00:41 Brazil's highest court rules country can host the Copa América despite the coronavirus pandemic, clearing the way for the troubled football tournament to kick off.
NATIONAL TEAM Argentina lay foundations ahead of Copa América’s kick-off 11-06-2021 00:36 Draws in World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia remind the Albiceleste that there’s little margin for error. But there’s still grounds for optimism ahead of the Covid Copa in Brazil. by Dan Edwards
Copa America Mastercard pulls logo from troubled Copa América 09-06-2021 13:33 Mastercard said Wednesday it had decided not to "activate" its sponsorship of the Copa América in Brazil, meaning it will not place its logo inside stadiums or on promotional materials.
The Covid Copa Brazil's players say 'against Copa América' but won't boycott event 09-06-2021 09:23 Players from Brazilian national team say they are against playing the troubled Copa América in their country, but will not boycott the tournament. Strong criticism of CONMEBOL.
GOLF CHAMPION Ángel Cabrera extradited to Argentina on domestic violence charges 08-06-2021 19:47 Golf champion Ángel 'Pato' Cabrera was extradited from Brazil on Tuesday to face domestic violence accusations in Argentina brought by several women.
copa américa Brazil's Supreme Court to consider halting Copa América 08-06-2021 19:41 Brazil's highest tribunal agrees to hold hearings Thursday to address two requests to block start of Copa América, casting new doubt on the troubled tournament just five days from kick-off.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Tears of joy and wine for dead relatives – Colón fans celebrate team's first title 07-06-2021 17:52 Pensioners crying with joy, wine poured into a dead relative's urn and hooligan violence – fans of Club Atlético Colón celebrate the side's first ever top-flight title.
NATIONAL TEAM AFA confirms Albiceleste will participate in Copa América 06-06-2021 16:45 "With an enormous effort from the AFA ... the National Team will travel to Brazil to play the continental competition," declares Argentine Football Association.
EL APACHE LEAVES BOCA Carlos Tevez quits Boca Juniors, but keeps quiet on retirement 05-06-2021 00:46 Veteran forward says he's quitting Boca Juniors and will no longer play football in Argentina, though he stops short of officially retiring.
The Covid Copa CONMEBOL pushes panic button, moves Copa América to Brazil 04-06-2021 23:38 Regional governing body strips Argentina of tournament due to Covid surge… and bafflingly takes it instead to virus-ravaged Brazil.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Messi strikes but Chile hold Argentina in World Cup qualifier 04-06-2021 02:18 Albiceleste misses chance to take top spot in South American World Cup qualifying group, after Chile held national side 1-1 on Thursday night.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Chile, Argentina warm up for Brazil's Covid Copa with 1-1 draw 04-06-2021 02:11 This week has seen a wave of activity in international football, most of which occurred far away from the confines of the pitch. But Thursday night's 1-1 draw keeps Argentina's unbeaten qualifier record intact and on track for a place at Qatar 2022. by Dan Edwards
