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Paraguay's anti-Messi approach pays off with Argentina win

15-11-2024 14:36 Paraguay inflict a rare defeat on Lionel Scaloni's charges, giving their World Cup 2026 qualification hopes a huge boost.

by Dan Edwards

Argentina fall to defeat in Paraguay

15-11-2024 10:20 Argentina slump to a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay in Asunción, failing to capitalise on Lautaro Martínez's opener.

‘Lack of respect’ – Outrage as influencer lines up for top-flight football match

13-11-2024 07:11 Deportivo Riestra draws ire of Argentina’s football community after selecting an influencer with no professional experience in its starting XI for a top-flight match.

Clubs or companies? Milei takes on football authorities

12-11-2024 21:18 Most football clubs In Argentina are non-profit civil associations controlled by the members, who pay a monthly fee and have voting rights. President Javier Milei, however, wants to open up the game to private capital.

Argentina put Italy to the sword in convincing 50-18 win

10-11-2024 09:30 Los Pumas scored seven tries for a record victory over the Italians to set themselves up nicely for back-to-back matches to come against Ireland and France.

Stories that caught our eye: November 1 to 8

08-11-2024 17:05 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

by Michael Soltys

Stories that caught our eye: October 24 to 31

31-10-2024 21:47 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Study: Almost 1 in 4 teens in Buenos Aires admit to gambling online

30-10-2024 11:02 Alarming poll by Buenos Aires City Ombusman Office finds that 24% of secondary school students aged 12 to 19 in Buenos Aires City have bet money online, with almost 9% saying they wager cash “frequently.”

Decision on French rugby players trial pushed back to November 1

24-10-2024 04:29 Court hearing to decide whether or not to close the case against two French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina postponed to next week.

Deyverson double gives Atlético Mineiro upper hand over River Plate

23-10-2024 11:28 Marcelo Gallardo's side slump to disappointing 3-0 defeat in Brazil, leaving River with an unenviable task in next week's second leg at the Monumental.

‘Fearless’ F1 star Colapinto a source of pride for Argentines

19-10-2024 06:06 New Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto has captivated the public, both on and off the track. In just a short few weeks, the Pilar-born rookie has become a symbol of hope, pride and much-needed distraction from the realities of Argentina’s economic woes.

by Sam Yockey

Stories that caught our eye: October 11 to 18

18-10-2024 20:09 A selection of stories from the last seven days in Argentina.

Stories that caught our eye: October 4 to 11

11-10-2024 17:20 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Accuser of French rugby players denies blood condition claim

11-10-2024 07:21 Lawyers for a woman who accused two French international rugby players for rape in Mendoza has denied claims she suffers from a rare blood syndrome that can cause haematomas or bleeding.

Scaloni worried hurricane will complicate travel to Venezuela

09-10-2024 09:46 US authorities have not authorised flights due to the hurricane, perhaps complicating Argentina's preparations for their clash with Venezuela on Thursday.

'Diego Lives': Immersive Maradona exhibit hits Barcelona

08-10-2024 20:48 'Diego Vive' exhibition sets up shop in the Spanish city where Maradona spent two unhappy, injury-marred, seasons in the early 1980s.

Accuser of French rugby duo denounces courts for 'violating rights'

03-10-2024 23:49 Woman who claims she was raped by two French rugby players appears before local human rights committee to denounce Mendoza courts.

Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters' Shield

03-10-2024 11:50 Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record.

FIFA give 'Dibu' Martinez two-match ban for 'offensive behaviour'

28-09-2024 09:46 Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour."

Stories that caught our eye: September 20 to 27

27-09-2024 12:43 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Pumas keeps title hopes alive after strong South Africa performance

23-09-2024 11:51 Argentine players celebrate after winning the rugby union Championship match between Argentina's Pumas and South Africa's Springboks.

River cling on in Santiago to round off another eventful week

21-09-2024 00:33 River in the Libertadores, a title race is looking like a procession, Messi explodes back onto the scene, a ‘Chiqui’ Tapia masterclass and the futsal ‘muchachos’ fly the flag.

by Dan Edwards

Maradona medical team's negligence trial postponed to next year

12-09-2024 23:06 Court postpones until March 2025 the start of the trial of seven health professionals over alleged negligence in the death of Diego Armando Maradona.

Messi-less Albiceleste drop points – but no need to panic

12-09-2024 16:47 Argentina caught a glimpse of what that future without Lionel Messi may hold. And thankfully, it is not entirely bleak.

by Dan Edwards

Top firms in Argentina backing F1 rookie Franco Colapinto

10-09-2024 11:41 Franco Colapinto, the rookie making his way in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, is supported by some of Argentina’s largest companies, including Globant, YPF, Quilmes, Flybondi, Bigbox and Celulosa Argentina.

Stories that caught our eye: August 31 to September 6

06-09-2024 14:57 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

Court blocks Milei’s privatisation plan for Argentina’s football clubs

04-09-2024 15:20 President’s decree forcing football governing body AFA to accept private capital into nation’s football clubs blocked by injunction until definitive ruling issued by courts.

AFA calls elections with ‘Chiqui’ Tapia seeking third term

03-09-2024 17:38 Head of Argentine football’s governing body, fresh off the back of World Cup and Copa América triumphs, will seek a third term in October elections; Move comes as President Javier Milei seeks sweeping changes to structure of the national game.