THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 18 to 24 24-06-2022 11:01 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Tevez's uneasy arrival at Rosario Central points to roller-coaster ride 22-06-2022 22:25 Tevez's Central stint looks set to be a roller-coaster ride on and off the pitch – as usual the star is unlikely to ever be very far from the headlines. by Dan Edwards
Death of Diego Maradona Eight medical staff sent to trial for Diego Maradona’s death 22-06-2022 15:57 Eight defendants ordered to stand trial for alleged criminal negligence in the death of football legend Diego Maradona; Accused face potential prison sentences of up to 25 years in jail.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Carlos Tevez confirmed as new manager of Rosario Central 21-06-2022 19:20 Carlos Tevez was named as the new manager of Rosario Central on Tuesday, a fortnight after confirming his retirement as a player.
CRIME & THE COURTS Boca showing lack of ‘empathy’ over sex abuse claims, says footballer’s accuser 16-06-2022 15:08 Tamara Doldán, the woman who accused Colombia and Boca Juniors star Sebastián Villa of sexual abuse and rape, criticises club’s response to allegations.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Top-flight teams try to compete with transfer rumblings 16-06-2022 10:57 The rumblings of the rumour mill are creating some tantalising potential transfers, including Luis Suárez to River and Arturo Vidal to Boca. Meanwhile, Carlos Tevez looks set to step into coaching with Rosario Central. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 5 to 11 10-06-2022 17:29 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
VIOLENCE IN BANGLADESH Seven injured as Brazil, Argentina football fans clash in Bangladesh 09-06-2022 13:19 A huge brawl in Bangladesh between rival fans of the Argentina and Brazil football teams left at least seven people injured, police said Thursday.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA New league season gets into the swing of things 09-06-2022 09:53 The dust has barely settled on the Copa de la Liga Profesional and we already have another competition upon us. Whoever is on top once the 27th and final game is played will take the title and succeed River Plate as champions. by Dan Edwards
CRICKET... IN BRAZIL! Step aside football: women's cricket booms in Brazil 07-06-2022 15:02 In a city nestled high in the mountains in football-mad Brazil, children are running excitedly around a sports field under a bright morning sun, indifferent to the goalposts behind them: they are swinging cricket bats instead.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi conjures up five-timer in Estonia friendly 06-06-2022 13:57 Lionel Messi scored all the goals in Argentina's 5-0 friendly win over Estonia in Pamplona, Spain on Sunday – becoming only the third
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Carlos Tevez announces retirement from football 04-06-2022 19:50 Former Albiceleste forward Carlos Tevez, who has been without a club for the past year, announced his retirement from the game on Saturday.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina's national team to prepare for World Cup in Abu Dhabi 02-06-2022 08:46 Argentina will be based in Abu Dhabi ahead of this year's World Cup finals in Qatar after AFA signs agreement that will see SuperCopa Argentina finals played in the UAE from 2023 to 2026.
‘Finalissima’: ARGENTINA 3-0 ITALY Argentina’s Scaloneta leaves Italy shellshocked 01-06-2022 22:02 The road to Qatar has begun in perfect fashion, with a new piece of silverware and Argentina's first-ever victory on English soil. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima 01-06-2022 21:03 Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa América holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday.
DIEGO MARADONA 'Tango D10S': Aircraft presented in tribute to Maradona 26-05-2022 19:56 Adorned with images and memorabilia in a travelling tribute to the late player, the 'Tango D10S' aircraft is aiming for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Season ends in familiar fashion as Boca see off Tigre to take title 25-05-2022 21:34 This year’s league campaign is over and another will soon be upon us. But first there’s the matter of the 'Finalissima' clash between Argentina and Italy. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: May 13 to 20 21-05-2022 06:00 Stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Qatar World Cup marks last dance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo 20-05-2022 00:26 As the football world prepares to head to Qatar in six months' time, this World Cup is set to bookend the era in which Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been the sport's two pre-eminent players.
Gender Violence Boca Juniors and Colombia forward Sebastián Villa charged with rape 19-05-2022 16:00 Colombia and Boca Juniors star Sebastián Villa formally charged with rape and sexual abuse against young woman in 2021.
FOOTBALL Boca end Racing's hopes of Copa glory, but will fear Tigre 19-05-2022 14:13 To paraphrase an old gem, football is a simple game: 22 players kick a ball around for 90 minutes, and then Boca Juniors win on penalties. by Dan Edwards
SUPERSTAR SET TO UNITED STATES? Reports: Messi to move to MLS after PSG, acquire 35% of Inter Miami 17-05-2022 17:01 Multiple reports emerge that Argentine superstar is set to sign deal that would see him move to Inter Miami after his spell with Paris St Germain in a transfer that would see him acquire 35% of MLS club.
FOOTBALL IN SOUTH AMERICA Brazilian football clubs open doors to foreign investors 17-05-2022 10:45 After a century operating as non-profit associations, Brazilian clubs have started transforming their business models.
No Room for Racism Portuguese footballer Ramos arrested for alleged racial slur in Brazil 16-05-2022 16:42 Portuguese footballer Rafael Ramos, a defender for Brazilian side Corinthians, was arrested after the club's match with Internacional for allegedly using a racial slur against a rival player, the team said Sunday.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye over the past seven days: May 6 to 13 13-05-2022 11:29 Notable news that drew our attention over the past week in Argentina.
MATCH CALLED OFF Australian state 'pissed off' over Argentina-Brazil cancellation 12-05-2022 12:31 Sports minister of Australia's state of Victoria reacts with anger after Argentina pulls out of a highly anticipated friendly against rivals Brazil in Melbourne.
SUPPORTERS CONDEMNED French side Nice condemn chants insulting late footballer Emiliano Sala 12-05-2022 00:43 Nice condemn "in the strongest possible sense" chant sang by supporters mocking Emiliano Sala, the Argentine footballer who died in a 2019 plane crash.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Tigre stun River, but no justice for Defensa in Copa quarters 12-05-2022 00:38 Plenty of stories in the Copa de la Liga Profesional quarter-finals – none more so than Tigre's shock victory over River Plate in front of a bemused Monumental. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS FIFA confirms replay for abandoned Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier 09-05-2022 13:01 FIFA confirms abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, after rejecting appeals from both national federations.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: April 30 to May 7 07-05-2022 00:30 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Much-maligned Copa de la Liga Profesional reaches decisive phase 06-05-2022 09:55 Two teams in each group are assured of their place already in the play-offs, while the remaining challengers must wait until Saturday or Sunday evening to find out whether they will be joining them in next week’s quarter-finals. by Dan Edwards
RECORD FOR SPORTS MEMORABILIA Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for US$9 million at auction 04-05-2022 12:48 Shirt that Maradona wore while scoring twice against England at 1986 World Cup sells at auction for £7.1 million – a record for any item of sports memorabilia.
FOOTBALL & CULTURE Marcelo Tinelli resigns as president of San Lorenzo 02-05-2022 16:59 With the club embroiled in crisis, TV mogul Marcelo Tinelli announces he will step down as president of San Lorenzo de Almagro.
FOOTBALL IN SOUTH AMERICA Inconsistency rules for Argentina’s clubs fighting on two fronts 29-04-2022 16:39 Aside from Estudiantes, it's been another week of mixed fortunes for Argentina’s top teams. by Dan Edwards
Qatar 2022 World Cup FIFA: 23.5 million tickets sought in latest World Cup sale 29-04-2022 13:54 Football's world governing body reveals extraordinary demand for tickets for Qatar 2022 World Cup, with Argentina's three group stage matches among the most sought after.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: April 16 to 23 22-04-2022 23:59 Our weekly selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Battaglia’s days at Boca may already be numbered 22-04-2022 14:26 Results themselves do not appear to be at the core of Boca's malaise. In the Xeneize's case it seems to be a case of lacking both style and substance. by Dan Edwards
'Hand of God' shirt Maradona 1986 shirt auction opens with bid of US$5 million 20-04-2022 16:04 Online auction for the shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup begins with US$5-million bid.
International football Argentina, Brazil to play World Cup build-up match in Melbourne 20-04-2022 05:53 National side lines up clash against arch-rivals at Melbourne Cricket Ground in June – just five months before the Qatar 2022 World Cup kicks off.
Rugby Argentina shock Fiji to win Vancouver Sevens 18-04-2022 16:02 Marcos Moneta and Felipe Del Mestre scored two tries apiece for Argentina in an emotional triumph over Fiji to win the Vancouver leg of the World Rugby Sevens.
Women's Polo Argentina crowned champions in first Women’s Polo World Cup 18-04-2022 12:24 Argentina secures Women's Polo World Cup title title with a convincing win over the United States at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Buenos Aires.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Prosecutors call for Maradona's medical staff to face trial 14-04-2022 16:25 Prosecutors investigating the 2020 death of football legend Diego Maradona request that the eight medical professionals who treated him be tried for negligent homicide.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: April 2 to 9 09-04-2022 00:04 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Gago takes Racing from strength to strength – and the top of the table 08-04-2022 23:40 Coach’s success in Avellaneda will heighten the clamour for him to take over at Boca should results continue to disappoint at La Bombonera in the coming months. by Dan Edwards
AUCTION OF MARADONA’S SHIRT Authenticity row erupts over auction of Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt 08-04-2022 23:36 The shirt worn by ‘El Diez’ when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned off this month. But the jersey, valued at some £4 million, is not the right one, says the legendary star’s daughter.
AUTHENTICITY DISPUTE Maradona's daughter claims wrong 1986 shirt is up for auction 07-04-2022 17:43 Dalma Maradona casts doubt over whether soon-to-auctioned shirt is that worn during famous 'Hand of God' goal, but Sotheby's says "conclusive photomatch" proves it's authentic.
Maradona Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'hand of God' shirt to be auctioned 06-04-2022 15:27 The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup, including the infamous "hand of God" goal, is to be auctioned off later this month, Sotheby's announced Wednesday.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW What we learned this week: March 26 to April 2 01-04-2022 21:33 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Death of Federico Martín Aramburú Frenchman charged for murder of Argentine rugby star Aramburú 01-04-2022 19:03 French ex-soldier charged with murder of ex-Pumas rugby star Federico Martín Aramburú.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Pieces are falling into place for in-form Argentina ahead of Qatar 2022 01-04-2022 16:39 The Albiceleste is united, playing spectacular football at times and by all accounts having a great time doing it, and that is the sentiment that must be transmitted from here until the World Cup itself. by Dan Edwards
Qatar 2022 World Cup Scaloni has 'no complaints' over World Cup draw 01-04-2022 16:37 Argentina coach admits World Cup draw could have been a lot worse after being paired with Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia.
Qatar 2022 World Cup World Cup draw: Argentina to face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland 01-04-2022 15:33 Argentina will face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland at Qatar 2022 this November, after Friday's World Cup draw in Doha.
Death of Federico Martín Aramburú Main suspect in killing of ex-Pumas star Aramburú detained in Paris 31-03-2022 20:23 French far-right militant accused of killing former Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburu taken into police custody.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Argentina draw as Peru book World Cup play-off spot as Colombia, Chile miss out 30-03-2022 09:29 Argentina held 1-1 by Ecuador in South American qualifiers on a decisive night for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Messi, Di María on scoresheet as Argentina stretch unbeaten run to 30 matches 26-03-2022 08:25 Lionel Messi scored on his return to the national team as Argentina stretched their world-leading unbeaten run to 30 matches with a routine 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela on Friday.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Plenty of reasons to tune in for Argentina's clashes with Venezuela and Ecuador 25-03-2022 10:37 While in a competitive sense Argentina's next two World Cup qualifiers are next to meaningless, the clashes against Venezuela and Ecuador this week are of intense symbolic significance. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Wembley to host 'Finalissima' clash between Italy and Argentina 23-03-2022 14:57 Wembley will host the 'Finalissima' clash between European champions Italy and Copa América winners Argentina on June 1.
CRIME & SECURITY Police arrest suspected killers of ex-Pumas rugby star Aramburú 23-03-2022 14:24 Ex-Argentina star was killed last Saturday after he and friends became embroiled in dispute at a café in Paris.
sports Albiceleste coach Scaloni names squad for World Cup qualifiers 20-03-2022 14:28 Star forward Lionel Messi returns to the Argentina fold for two World Cup qualifiers later this month after he was included in coach Lionel Scaloni's squad announced on Friday.
SHOCK MURDER Ex-rugby star Aramburú shot and killed in Paris 19-03-2022 19:01 Ex-Pumas star Federico Martín Aramburú killed in Paris early Saturday in a drive-by shooting following a dispute in a bar.
death of Emiliano Sala Inquest: Emiliano Sala likely unconscious before fatal air crash 18-03-2022 11:09 Argentine footballer died in a plane crash having inhaled toxic levels of carbon monoxide from the aircraft's faulty exhaust system.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Superclásico to take centre-stage as derby weekend arrives 18-03-2022 10:56 A fine weekend of football is upon us as Argentina prepares for a tense 48 hours of rivals clashing in clásicos. by Dan Edwards
CULTURE & SPORT Mass brawls, attacks as football violence spreads in Latin America 15-03-2022 12:27 A string of outbreaks of violence, several deadly, suggest that fan unrest in Latin American football is spiralling out of control.
FOOTBALL & INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Women’s football in Argentina: feminism takes to the field 11-03-2022 11:11 Women’s football is a growing phenomenon in Argentina – but there’s still much more room for growth. by Sol Muñoz
FOOTBALL Youngsters draw the eye in latest round of Albiceleste call-ups 11-03-2022 10:54 Garnacho, Romero, Carboni, Geralnik, Paz and Soulé – are these the names of Argentina’s next superstars? by Dan Edwards
Sports 26 injured in violent clashes at football match in Mexico 07-03-2022 05:13 An outbreak of violence at a soccer match in Mexico played by the Querétaro and Atlas clubs on Saturday night has left 26 people injured so far and no deaths.
FOOTBALL Bielsa leaves Leeds after a truly transformative journey 04-03-2022 12:41 Veteran Argentine coach fired by Premier League side after falling victim to awful streak of four consecutive heavy losses – but what a ride it was for fans in West Yorkshire. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Leeds United 'part company' with manager Marcelo Bielsa 27-02-2022 08:10 Premier League club Leeds United "part company" with legendary Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa following a dreadful run and with the club just three points above the relegation zone.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS ‘This is a nightmare’ – ‘Terrified’ Argentine footballers flee Ukraine 25-02-2022 13:52 As much as many would like to deny the fact, football can rarely stay separated from politics. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA VAR set to make debut in Argentina’s top flight 22-02-2022 14:35 Footballing authorities in Argentina confirm that VAR will arrive in the first weekend of April for all top-flight matches.
