THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 27 to July 4 Yesterday 18:09 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS River Plate rile rivals by breaking bank for Racing’s Maxi Salas Yesterday 07:15 Release clauses have long been understood to have a merely symbolic value in Argentina, an upper limit to negotiate for a player without forcing the seller’s hand – executing it is considered a breach of ethics and the unwritten code. by Dan Edwards
FIFA CORRUPTION CASE Convictions in FIFA corruption case reinstated, rules court 03-07-2025 14:32 United States appeals court reinstates convictions of former Fox broadcasting executive and Argentine sports-marketing firm Full Play involved in the FIFA corruption scandal.
DISCRIMINATION 'Discrimination': AFA slams 'anti-Semitic acts' by fans of All Boys 01-07-2025 09:55 Argentine football's governing body condemns "anti-Semitic" acts by fans of All Boys ahead of their match with Atlanta.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: June 20 to June 27 27-06-2025 17:41 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca's best efforts fall well short of expectations 26-06-2025 19:14 Boca’s boisterous fans deserve better than this current crop. As has so often been the case with the Xeneize, hope turned to despair and ridicule in the blink of an eye. by Dan Edwards
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Inter down nine-man River to advance in 'Battle of Seattle' 26-06-2025 00:29 Lucas Martínez Quarta and Gonzalo Montiel sent off as River Plate lose 2-0 to Inter Milan in Seattle; Argentina's two representatives at FIFA tournament both fall at first hurdle.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Another frustrating low for Boca Juniors at Club World Cup 25-06-2025 15:53 Embarrassment and frustration at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States as Boca’s campaign ends early by being held by semi-professional side Auckland City.
COURTS Scandal-hit judge responsible for scrapped Maradona trial resigns 25-06-2025 11:44 Pre-empting her likely impeachment and removal from office, Julieta Makintach sends a letter to Governor Kicillof announcing she will resign her post in order to help “rebuild institutional prestige.”
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Boca held by amateurs Auckland City, out of Club World Cup 24-06-2025 22:44 Xeneize eliminated from FIFA Clup World Cup after failing to beat amateur side Auckland City.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP River Plate frustrated by Monterrey in 0-0 stalemate 22-06-2025 09:26 Poor finishing and a strong goalkeeper by an ex-Boca goalkeeper denies River Plate in Pasadena; Scoreless draw sets up showdown against Inter next Wednesday.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP LatAm teams lay down the gauntlet to Europe at Club World Cup 21-06-2025 22:42 If anyone is going to stop a European side winning FIFA's new 32-team competition, it will be a club from South America.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach Club World Cup last 16 21-06-2025 00:20 Tenacious Boca Juniors side goes down 2-1 to Bayern Munch in Miami; Fantastic Miguel Merentiel breakaway strike put Xeneize back in game after Harry Kane's opener, but Michael Olise strikes winner
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: June 13 to 20 20-06-2025 17:52 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup 19-06-2025 21:46 Trademark free kick from the Argentine superstar delivers Inter Miami a shock 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP South American giants ignite Club World Cup 19-06-2025 14:28 On this side of the Atlantic Ocean at least, the Club World Cup has got off to a roaring start. So far, so good for Argentina's teams at FIFA’s flagship tournament. by Dan Edwards
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP River Plate ease past Japan's Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt 17-06-2025 21:13 River overpower their Japanese opponents at Lumen Field under the Seattle sun, in an entertaining battle played out before a sparse crowd.
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.
Football Flying Argentina’s flag on the international stage 13-06-2025 18:09 Back-to-back tests against Chile and Colombia give reigning world champions perfect chance to blood a few new faces; Boca and River head to the US to fly the national flag at the Club World Cup. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 6 to 13 13-06-2025 18:03 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Real Madrid sign River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono 13-06-2025 13:10 Real Madrid and River Plate seal and sign the most expensive transaction in the history of Argentine football.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP CWC risks deepening inequality in Latin American football 11-06-2025 23:02 Imbalances are only likely to grow in Latin American football as a result of the FIFA Club World Cup.
CLUB WORLD CUP Club World Cup fixtures – when do Boca and River play? 11-06-2025 22:11 A look at the clashes facing Boca Juniors and River Plate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
FOOTBALL FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test 11-06-2025 21:44 The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: June 1 to 7 06-06-2025 18:39 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Coming home as a champion 06-06-2025 06:26 For the people of Saavedra and Vicente López – and one half of Rosario – it feels like football has returned after years of wandering in the wilderness. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina loss leaves Chile’s World Cup dreams in tatters 06-06-2025 01:35 National team wins 1-0 in Santiago thanks to Julián Álvarez goal; Chile extremely unlikely to make next year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico and United States; Scaloni hands debut to River's Mastantuono.
(UN)HEALTHY RIVALRY Newell's suspends nine-year-old footballers over rival player pic 05-06-2025 00:30 Newell's spark outrage by suspending six nine-year-olds from training and stripping them of scholarships – after they posed for a photograph with Central star.
Football in Argentina Russo named Boca coach ahead of Club World Cup 02-06-2025 19:20 Veteran manager begins third spell at Boca helm; Coach tasked with steadying ship ahead of upcoming Club World Cup in United States.
Football in Argentina Platense defeat Huracán in Apetura decider to clinch first title 01-06-2025 21:28 Platense beat Huracán 1–0 in clinch 2025 Apertura, claiming the first top-flight title in their 120-year history. Guido Mainero scores decisive goal as underdogs cap remarkable knockout run with trophy.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: May 24 to 31 30-05-2025 16:22 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Football in Argentina Unfancied Huracán and Platense go for glory in top-flight final 30-05-2025 13:27 Ten reasons you should ignore the haters and watch the Liga Profesional de Fútbol Apertura final. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Ángel Di María rejoins his boyhood club Rosario Central 29-05-2025 18:06 World Cup winner Ángel Di María is returning to domestic football to play for his boyhood club Rosario Central.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona death trial collapses in scandal as court orders restart 29-05-2025 13:04 Trial into the death of Diego Armando Maradona declared null and void by San Isidro court following the scandal involving Julieta Makintach, one of the three judges overseeing the case.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Scandalous scenes as Maradona death trial is thrown into disarray 28-05-2025 12:33 The fate of the trial into Diego Maradona's will be decided on Thursday, following a scandal involving one of the judges over her participation in a documentary about the case.
death of diego maradona Future of Maradona death trial in doubt as scandal-hit judge steps down 27-05-2025 21:47 Judge Julieta Makintach forced to recuse herself following outcry; Court says it will decide Thursday if case goes to retrial.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona death trial in peril with judge under microscope 27-05-2025 09:14 The future of the trial for the death of star Diego Maradona will be defined Tuesday following questions about a judge's impartiality.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Ancelotti in Brazil on mission to restore Seleçao's lost glory 26-05-2025 12:38 Brazilian Football Confederation spent two years wooing Ancelotti to try to turn the page on years of disappointment for the national side and its fans – now the work begins in earnest.
death of diego maradona Witness claims Maradona trial filming is for documentary about judge 25-05-2025 10:49 Judge and witness denies trial footage was for Maradona documentary; Filmmaker claims footage was part of a personal project about under-fire magistrate and not tied to the case.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Platense’s ‘brothers’ target play-off glory after eliminating River 23-05-2025 18:11 The ‘Squid’ prove to be slippery customers for the aristocrats of nearby Núñez; Drilled by the curious coaching duo of Sergio Gómez and Favio Orsi, Platense are Argentina’s new giantkillers. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: May 17 to 24 23-05-2025 14:46 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
death of diego maradona Maradona death trial suspended as judge's impartiality questioned 20-05-2025 16:04 Court proceedings suspended for a week amid controversy; Questions about a judge's impartiality prompt delay in trial in Maradona's death.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: May 9 to 16 16-05-2025 17:21 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Muniain inspires San Lorenzo, year after switching Bilbao for BA 16-05-2025 09:45 Unpaid wages, FIFA embargoes, deceased pontiffs, presidential bribery scandals: nothing seems to be able to distract the Cuervo from their mission to grind out results and keep slogging forward. by Dan Edwards
International football Fresh woes for Brazil football as federation boss dismissed 16-05-2025 09:26 New blow to Brazilian football, which celebrated some rare good news just four days ago with the announcement that Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the national team.
death of diego maradona Police unsuccessfully raid firm in charge of Maradona’s care 14-05-2025 22:00 On order of the courts, police raid Medidom, the firm put in charge of Diego Maradona's home care – only to find out the company moved from address two years ago.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona trial: Daughter says doctors staged care to isolate him 13-05-2025 18:33 Gianinna Maradona, daughter of late legendary footballer, points the finger at Dr Leopoldo Luque and rest of medical team: "They convinced us that my father needed to be hospitalised at home."
International football Three reasons Carlo Ancelotti can succeed with Brazil 13-05-2025 08:58 Carlo Ancelotti sets his sights on glory with Brazil – and completing his personal trophy cabinet.
International football Confirmed: Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach 12-05-2025 12:12 Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid to take his talents to the international game with Brazil.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA ‘I did everything I could,’ says psychiatrist charged over Maradona’s death 09-05-2025 19:05 Agustina Cosachov, one of eight medical professionals on trial, broke down in court as she defended her role in Diego Maradona’s home care before his death in 2020.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: May 2 to 9 09-05-2025 17:51 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL & MOTORSPORTS Put aside the injustice and prepare for top flight play-off mayhem 08-05-2025 16:27 Enjoy the thrills and spills of this next month of winner-takes-all mayhem; Argentina sure to develop a fresh case of F1 Francomania. by Dan Edwards
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Doctor: Maradona's 'self-harming behaviour' should've ruled out home care 07-05-2025 13:24 Pablo Dimitroff, director of the Clínica Olivos, says home care was not a "valid option" for late footballer.
FORMULA 1 It's official: Franco Colapinto will drive for Alpine at Imola GP 07-05-2025 11:54 Franco-British side finally confirms open secret: Franco Colapinto is BWT Alpine F1 Team’s new first-team driver and he'll race at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix next weekend. by Cristina Zarlenga
FORMULA 1 Colapinto to drive for Alpine as Doohan dumped after six races 07-05-2025 11:26 Jack Doohan's seat had been at risk from Franco Colapinto ever since Alpine signed the Argentine from Williams over the winter.
OBITUARY Luis Galván, World Cup winner with Argentina in 1978, dies at 77 05-05-2025 21:24 Defender Luis Galván, who played in every match in Argentina's 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died Monday aged 77.
FORMULA 1 Reports: Colapinto to replace Doohan as Alpine F1 driver 05-05-2025 18:24 Argentine superstar, currently with Alpine, set to be promoted from reserve to full-time driver; Colapinto could replace Australian Jack Doohan at the Imola grand prix.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: April 25 to May 1 01-05-2025 17:00 Our (almost a weekly) round-up of what you need to know about Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Restoring Xeneize to glory will take more than firing and hiring 30-04-2025 17:21 Until Juan Román Riquelme takes a long, honest look in the mirror and faces up to the real problems the club he presides over faces, the challenge of restoring the glory days appears to be beyond even the most accomplished of coaches in world football. by Dan Edwards
death of diego maradona Maradona death trial: Diego was not fit for home care, says doctor 30-04-2025 00:20 Fernando Villarejo, head of Clínica Olivos' intensive care unit, says he expressed his opposition to home care.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Reports: Real Madrid's Ancelotti agrees deal to take charge of Brazil 29-04-2025 11:06 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported Monday.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca Juniors coach Fernando Gago sacked after Superclásico defeat 29-04-2025 10:57 Boca Juniors sack Fernando Gago, two days after the Xeneize slumped to a 2-1 defeat in the Superclásico to River Plate.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: April 17 to 24 25-04-2025 16:16 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Francis & Football Not so saintly behaviour at Pope’s beloved San Lorenzo 25-04-2025 09:04 An unseemly mess has broken out at Francis’ favourite football club – it is impossible to escape the irony that this storm broke right at the moment the Cuervos' most ardent fan finally passed on. by Dan Edwards
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona was 'very difficult patient,' surgeon tells court during trial into death 24-04-2025 23:58 A doctor attending Diego Maradona a few weeks before his death said Thursday that the football star "was a very difficult patient."
POPE & SPORT A stadium and a San Lorenzo shirt for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis 23-04-2025 18:11 Tributes to the Argentine pontiff, a lifelong lover of the beautiful game, who died on Monday at the age of 88, have been peppered with football metaphors in his homeland.
PONTIFF'S LOVE OF FOOTBALL The Pope with 'two left feet' who loved the 'beautiful game' 22-04-2025 10:34 For Pope Francis, football is more than just "the most beautiful game" – it can also be used as a vehicle to educate and spread peace.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: April 11 to 18 18-04-2025 17:29 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina – including some pretty big announcements last Friday...
FOOTBALL: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Tale of two Martínez – Lautaro progresses; ‘Dibu’ knocked out 16-04-2025 22:35 Two of Argentina's World Cup winners. Emiliano Martínez and Lautaro Martínez, both flew the flag in the Champions League quarter-finals, though their experiences could not have been more different. by Dan Edwards
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented star's death 16-04-2025 10:16 Dalma Maradona accuses doctors of deception and neglect as late footballer's final days come under scrutiny in emotional trial.
