THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: October 24 to 31 Yesterday 16:51 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL Argentina launches coin for World Cup celebrating Maradona’s goal against England 29-10-2025 17:42 New coin includes a sketch of legendary footballer's Diego Maradona’s famous second goal against England in the Mexico 1986 World Cup.
VAMOS LEO! 'I would like to be there' – Lionel Messi on 2026 World Cup 28-10-2025 11:15 National team captain says in an interview with NBC news that he wants to play in the World Cup but will decide in early 2026.
CRIME & SECURITY Trial over death of former rugby player Aramburu set for September 2026 27-10-2025 17:09 The trial of two far-right activists suspected of killing former international Argentine rugby player Federico Martín Aramburu will be held in September 2026 before the Paris Criminal Court.
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: October 17 to 24 24-10-2025 18:02 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
NATIONAL TEAM STAR Lionel Messi signs new Inter Miami contract, extending stay through 2028 23-10-2025 17:26 Star's new contract ensures he will remain in competitive action until and long after the 2026 World Cup.
sports Plenty to be proud of Albiceleste youth fall short at final hurdle 22-10-2025 22:54 It was so near and yet so far for Argentina as they battled in vain for what would have been the nation's seventh FIFA U-20 World Cup title. But it bears repeating as many times as necessary: results are not the be-all and end-all of youth football. by Dan Edwards
BUSINESS & SPORT Maradona's heirs sign deal with Swedish company to market brand 21-10-2025 08:53 Maradona's five heirs sign agreement with Swedish firm Electa Global to market products under late footballer's name.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: October 10 to 17 17-10-2025 17:43 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina need real tests ahead of World Cup defence 17-10-2025 08:42 There’s no doubt that this is still a very good Argentina team, but why on earth are Venezuela and Puerto Rico lined up for friendlies ahead of the World Cup? by Dan Edwards
International football Mac Allister and Martínez braces power Albiceleste win over Puerto Rico 15-10-2025 11:42 Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez each scored two goals as Argentina routed Puerto Rico 6-0 on Tuesday.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Lo Celso scores only goal as Argentina defeat Venezuela in Miami 11-10-2025 07:48 Giovani scores only goal of the game in Albiceleste's 1-0 win against Venezuela; No appearance from skipper Lionel Messi.
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: October 3 to 10 10-10-2025 18:24 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
sports Xeneize fans gives late Boca coach Russo emotional stadium send-off 09-10-2025 16:35 Argentine football fans queued up Thursday to pay their respects to one of the national game's greats at La Bombonera.
Copa U-20 Results Argentina and Colombia advance to Under-20 World Cup quarters 09-10-2025 12:28 Argentina and Colombia secure their spots in the U-20 quarter-finals with wins over Nigeria and South Africa, respectively.
Football in Argentina Pressure on Gallardo builds amid River's poor form 08-10-2025 23:46 Marcelo Gallardo's job at River Plate is probably safe for as long as he wants it, but a failure to get the team going again would start to make his position uncomfortable for the first time. by Dan Edwards
TRIBUTE TO MIGUEL ÁNGEL RUSSO We'll miss you, Miguel 08-10-2025 23:43 Charismatic, easy-going and more often than not spotted on the touchline with a smile on his face, Miguel Ángel Russo was an old school symbol of Argentine football who was able to adapt enough to stay relevant almost three decades into the 21st century. by Dan Edwards
VETERAN COACH DIES Boca confirm death of coach Miguel Ángel Russo Russo at 69 08-10-2025 23:29 Veteran coach and former player Miguel Ángel Russo has died at the age of 69; Beloved across football world, ex-Rosario Central coach led Boca to Copa Libertadores glory in 2007.
TRUMP IMPACTS SELECCIÓN Argentina match moved from Chicago amid Trump immigration stand-off 08-10-2025 22:54 Football match between Argentina and Puerto Rico is being relocated to Florida from Chicago, a day after the Texas National Guard arrived in the third-largest US city.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca says Russo is receiving ‘home care with reserved prognosis’ 07-10-2025 14:00 Boca had not released any official statements about his condition until Monday, although it is known that Russo was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: September 27 to October 3 03-10-2025 18:35 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Albiceleste Under 20s give us a glimpse of football’s future 03-10-2025 16:52 The Under-20 World Cup in Chile, which Argentina have opened with back-to-back wins, is showing off football's latest innovation, FVS (Football Video Support) and the so-called ‘Green Card.’ by Dan Edwards
ECUADOR CRIME VS FOOTBALL Hitmen, mafias, match-fixing – cartels turning Ecuador’s football into a killing field 01-10-2025 19:14 A wave of assassinations tied to illicit betting has left Ecuador’s footballers living in fear, as powerful cartels infiltrate clubs, launder money and threaten players to throw matches.
Football in Argentina Racing ramp up the intensity for crunch set of fixtures 26-09-2025 10:09 Gustavo Costas and Racing Club are in a period that could make or break their entire season. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: September 12 to 19 19-09-2025 17:26 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
death of diego maradona Court seizes assets of Maradona's lawyer, sisters in fraud case 19-09-2025 00:24 An appellate court in Buenos Aires indicts Maradona's former lawyer, Matías Morla, and two of his assistants for suspected fraudulent handling of the player's assets; Two of the ex-footballer's sisters – Rita and Claudia – and a notary were also prosecuted as accomplices.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA On and off pitch woes for two of Argentina’s Grandes 18-09-2025 17:27 The future looks bleak for San Lorenzo and Independiente without serious changes in their fortunes and, above all, administration. by Dan Edwards
NATIONAL TEAM STAR Report: Messi, Inter Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026 18-09-2025 08:09 Argentine superstar's contract with MLS side Inter Miami will be extended beyond next year's World Cup, according to a source close to the matter.
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY Carreras boots Pumas to nervy 28-26 win over Australia 13-09-2025 08:46 Julián Montoya, in his 112th Test, and 50th as skipper, dotted down for Argentina's only try with the nerveless Santiago Carreras nailing the conversion and seven penalties.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: September 5 to 12 12-09-2025 18:25 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Rugby union Springboks, Pumas out to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive 12-09-2025 11:06 Argentina need to bounce back in Sydney after a 28-24 loss to Australia in Townsville.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Miss Messi when he's gone? We miss him already 12-09-2025 06:10 Lionel Messi gave the Monumental crowd and Argentina a suitable send-off against Venezuela. That’s the good out of the way; now, I'm afraid, we have to cover the bad… by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Sad send off for Argentina’s Otamendi in Ecuador defeat 11-09-2025 00:24 Surprising loss to Ecuador in Guayaquil set to bring an end to residency of number one spot of FIFA world rankings.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 29 to September 5 05-09-2025 17:48 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
GRACIAS LEO! THANK YOU! Messi bags a brace, enjoys last World Cup qualifier to fullest 05-09-2025 00:22 On a night of tears, standing ovations and plenty of joy, in his final South American qualifier, Argentina’s No. 10 Lionel Messi bags two in a 3-0 victory over Venezuela.
Football violence Independiente disqualified from Copa Sudamericana over stadium brawl 04-09-2025 21:43 Argentine side must also play its next 14 matches in CONMEBOL tournaments without its fans and pay a US$250,000 fine.
SPORT CLUBS Milei's 'chainsaw' austerity slashes through sports clubs 01-09-2025 17:33 National club survey consulting 325 institutions from all of Argentina's provinces highlights the paradox affecting Argentine sport: more social demand and fewer resources. Táctica’s research shows four out of ten clubs are worse off than in 2023.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: August 22 to 29 29-08-2025 17:06 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Violence has no place in football, but clubs have responsibility 28-08-2025 13:42 The disgraceful scenes during and after Independiente's aborted Copa Sudamericana clash against Universidad de Chile have brought both clubs and football in South America into severe disrepute. by Dan Edwards
Chainsaw hits football Fútbol para pocos: Milei decides 2026 World Cup won’t be on public TV 27-08-2025 13:45 For the first time in 52 years, Argentina’s government has confirmed that it will not be buying the broadcasting rights to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada and broadcasting it free-to-air. The move – which saves an estimated US$7 million – forms part of austerity for state media.
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY Pumas stun All Blacks with historic 29-23 upset win 23-08-2025 21:00 Pumas upset All Blacks with bruising 29-23 victory; Maiden win over New Zealand on home soil in 16 attempts for Argentina.
Hooligan violence Detained Chileans freed two days after football fan brawl in Argentina 22-08-2025 17:24 Authorities releases 104 Chileans detained following a bloody brawl that erupted during Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: August 15 to 22 22-08-2025 11:05 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
IN FOCUS Why fan violence still sullies Latin American football 21-08-2025 19:20 From Mexico to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Ecuador, stadium violence continues to mar the beautiful game in football-mad Latin America.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Racing and Vélez leave fans singing in the rain 21-08-2025 19:04 Two sides battle through the wind and puddles to set up a mouth-watering Copa Libertadores quarter-final tie. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL VIOLENCE Blame game begins after fan violence at continental cup tie 21-08-2025 15:19 More than 100 arrests, serious injuries and a diplomatic fallout in the wake of hooligan brawl at Independiente’s Copa Sudamericana clash with Universidad de Chile; Authorities play blame game as Chile, FIFA, CONMEBOL condemns violence.
FOOTBALL VIOLENCE Football game ends in violence as Argentines clash with Chileans 21-08-2025 14:28 Reports of injuries Wednesday night varied from more than a hundred to dozens at the Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente of Argentina and Universidad de Chile.
Hooliganism in stadiums Ten hurt, 90 arrested as match abandoned amid football fan violence 21-08-2025 08:40 Ninety arrests and 10 people injured amid violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana match involving Independiente and Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Argentina's football transfer market enjoys new spring 20-08-2025 18:24 In the last five years, the Liga Profesional de Fútbol has seen exponential growth in spending on transfers: from US$11.5 million in 2020 to US$120 million in 2024.
RECORD-BREAKER Brazilian goalkeeper Fábio claims world record for most football matches 20-08-2025 08:51 Brazilian goalie Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel claims to have made his 1,391st competitive appearance in men's football – a world record.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Angola civic groups urge Argentina, Messi to scrap football friendly 19-08-2025 16:06 Argentina and Lionel Messi urged to scrap planning for friendly match in Luanda with Angola after 30 people were killed in protests.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: August 8 to 15 15-08-2025 16:51 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Football in Argentina Is Marcos Rojo a problem or solution for Racing? 15-08-2025 12:46 La Academia are in desperate need of calm heads and a new system to compensate for the loss of Maxi Salas. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Franco Mastantuono tells Read Madrid fans: ‘I will give everything for this shirt’ 14-08-2025 12:34 Exciting attacking midfielder is formally unveiled as a new Real Madrid player on his 18th birthday, completing his record-breaking transfer from boyhood club River Plate.
FOOTBALL Cristian 'Cuti' Romero named Spurs captain, replacing Son 13-08-2025 11:01 Argentine centre-half will lead his side out when Tottenham take on European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 1 to 8 08-08-2025 19:40 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
COURTS: DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Judges in new Maradona trial reject request to step aside 07-08-2025 16:02 The new court hearing the case into the death of Diego Maradona rejects defence request for two judges to be removed.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca’s horror story nightmare 07-08-2025 15:47 Things could not look bleaker for Boca Juniors at the moment but the malaise does seem to exceed Miguel Ángel Russo or any one coach. by Dan Edwards
RUGBY 'Dog ate my passport': All Black rookie in Argentina trip pickle 07-08-2025 15:23 Leroy Carter's dream call-up to the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad almost became a nightmare as he needed an emergency passport for his trip to Argentina.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: July 19 to 26 28-07-2025 21:01 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL Messi, Alba suspended over MLS All-Star no-show 28-07-2025 11:40 Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mate Jordí Alba have been suspended after the duo skipped Major League Soccer's All-Star game.
Football in Argentina Away fans return to Argentine football after 11-year ban 22-07-2025 17:35 After more than a decade, visiting fans returned to stadiums in Argentina’s top football flight last weekend.
MOTOR RACING Argentina MotoGP to move back to Buenos Aires in 2027 22-07-2025 17:03 The Argentina MotoGP will return to Buenos Aires from 2027, almost 30 years after it was last held there, confirms Buenos Aires City Mayor Jorge Macri.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA False start delays new Maradona death trial, timeframe uncertain 22-07-2025 16:53 Doubts remain after a preparatory hearing between prosecutors, defence lawyers and the new judges appointed after the first trial was declared null and void.
RACISM ALLEGATION England's racism claim in Argentina clash upheld by World Rugby 21-07-2025 18:15 World Rugby have upheld England's claim that their players were subjected to racist abuse from Argentina fans during a recent tour match in San Juan.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: July 12 to 19 21-07-2025 05:45 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Di María's rapturous return pick of Clausura opening weekend 16-07-2025 09:31 There is no respect for rank around the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Even World Cup winners with extremely distinguished careers are not exempt from getting their bones rattled from time to time. And Di María would not have it any other way. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Atlético Madrid agree deal for Albiceleste international Thiago Almada 15-07-2025 18:05 Spanish football club Atlético Madrid announced Tuesday an agreement with Brazilian outfit Botafogo to sign 2022 World Cup winner Thiago Almada.
death of diego maradona Maradona's physician, accused in star’s death, requests trial by jury 13-07-2025 11:38 Leopoldo Luque, Diego Maradona's personal physician, seeks trial by jury following the annulment of the trial that had begun in March.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: July 4 to 11 11-07-2025 17:22 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
