OBITUARY Luis Galván, World Cup winner with Argentina in 1978, dies at 77 Today 21:24 Former footballer Luis Galván, who won the 1978 World Cup with Argentina, has died at the age of 77.
FORMULA 1 Reports: Colapinto to replace Doohan as Alpine F1 driver Today 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.
Football Gallardo remains untouchable, but questions should be asked 12-04-2025 07:12 Almost a year after his triumphal return to the Monumental, Gallardo and River Plate cannot help but be concerned at how the team is performing. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: April 4 to 11 11-04-2025 16:56 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina and beyond.
ITALIAN PROBE Di María, Paredes under investigation for illegal betting in Italy 11-04-2025 09:55 World Cup-winning national team stars Leandro Paredes and Ángel Di María among dozen footballers suspected of using clandestine platforms to bet on poker and other sports.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA ‘I’m not well,’ Maradona told a doctor, weeks before death 11-04-2025 09:38 Doctor Flavio Tunessi said the late footballing icon had told him "I’m not well," a few weeks before star's death.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CONMEBOL proposes one-off 64-team World Cup in 2030 10-04-2025 18:23 CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez argues increasing the number of teams in the tournament would allow for a broader celebration of the World Cup.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona was ‘held like a hostage’ before death, says ex-partner 09-04-2025 12:57 Diego Maradona was “held like a hostage” and living in squalid conditions in the final weeks of his life, his former partner Verónica Ojeda tells court.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona's former doctor bemoans 'neglect of care' before star's death 08-04-2025 17:19 Dr Mario Schiter, Diego Maradona's former doctor, says there was a "neglect of care" in late star's medical treatment in the period leading up to his death.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Maradona ‘sometimes resisted’ medical treatment, admits sister 03-04-2025 23:48 Diego Maradona "sometimes resisted" medical attention, admits one of his sisters at the trial into his 2020 death.
COPA LIBERTADORES Copa Libertadores opens group phase in typically explosive fashion 03-04-2025 00:16 It's likely too early to tell, but are we witnessing a changing of the guard in South American football? by Dan Edwards
HORSEPLAY IN BUENOS AIRES Argentina becomes first non-Euro nation to host Horseball World Cup 02-04-2025 08:39 A World Cup unfolding within a space of 1,800 square metres at the Rural Society exhibition grounds in Palermo. by Michael Soltys
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: March 21 to 28 28-03-2025 17:59 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
International football Rout of Brazil shows 2026 World Cup hopes are very much alive 28-03-2025 12:39 Tuesday's showing against Brazil, in particular, was as strong a statement of intent from Lionel Scaloni’s side as one could wish to envision. by Dan Edwards
death of diego maradona Maradona ‘was in agony’ before he died, says autopsy doctor 27-03-2025 18:48 Diego Maradona “was in agony” before he died and his doctors should have foreseen his condition, autopsy doctors testify before court.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL At present, the Albiceleste are unstoppable – even without Messi 27-03-2025 16:10 Why Argentina is doing well without superstar skipper Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni is doing everything right.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina thrash Brazil, clinch 2026 World Cup qualification 25-03-2025 22:35 Goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister and Giovani Simeone secure a convincing 3-1 win over Brazil as Albiceleste becomes first South American side to book its place at the World Cup 2026.
death of diego maradona Witness arrested for false testimony at Maradona death trial 25-03-2025 17:39 Julio Coria, Diego Maradona's former bodyguard, detained for false testimony after the court in charge of trial into legendary footballer's death noted contradictions in his statements.
International football Qualification all but sure as Scaloneta gets revenge in Montevideo 22-03-2025 09:32 This version of La Scaloneta continues to get the result when it matters most, taking revenge for the Celeste's stunning victory in the Bombonera almost 18 months ago. by La Scaloneta continues to
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina on brink after Almada strike sinks Uruguay 22-03-2025 08:47 Win means Argentina can become first team from region to book a place at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: March 14 to 21 21-03-2025 17:00 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
death of diego maradona Maradona trial: Star's room was ‘very dirty,’ says doctor 21-03-2025 11:47 Details of star's death emerges during trial; Doctor who saw Maradona after death says medical team was attempting to resuscitate a body that had long been dead.
death of diego maradona No 'medical items' around Maradona deathbed, policeman tells court 18-03-2025 22:13 Lucas Farías, an officer in the Buenos Aires Province Police Force, says he saw no "medical items" in the room where Diego Maradona received post-operative care.
PENSION PROTEST Political football: In defence of Argentina's forgotten pensioners 18-03-2025 17:54 The football fans who marched Wednesday in Buenos Aires with pensioners were accused of being "destabilisers" by the Argentine government, but they have managed to unite social discontent into an unexpected opposition without leadership.
WORLD CUP Messi injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place 17-03-2025 17:06 Forward and top-scorer Lionel Messi was ruled out for Argentina’s World Cup Qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay after sustaining an injury this week.
International football Will Lionel Messi's last dance be the World Cup 2026? 17-03-2025 09:32 Argentina eyes 2026 World Cup qualification, but will Lionel Messi be leading the side out on the pitch?
Death of diego maradona Court dismisses two defence lawyers from trial into Maradona's death 13-03-2025 23:32 San Isidro court trying seven health professionals for the death of Diego Maradona removes two lawyers of one of the defendants from the case over potential conflict of interest.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Football fans put rivalries aside to stand up for pensioners 13-03-2025 00:39 As this week’s protest against President Javier Milei's government proves, supporters are willing to put aside their differences to fight a perceived injustice. by Dan Edwards
POLITICS & ECONOMY Milei faces fresh protest from football club fans over austerity 13-03-2025 00:25 Weekly protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity against pensioners takes aggressive turn.
death of diego maradona Residents in ‘Barrio de Dios’ want justice for Maradona's death 12-03-2025 22:40 In La Paternal, the neighbourhood where Diego Maradona took his first professional steps as a footballer, residents want justice for their fallen idol.
Death of Diego Maradona 'This is how Maradona died' – prosecutor shows shocking photo at trial 11-03-2025 15:22 Shocking image of Diego Maradona on his deathbed shown to court in San Isidro as trial into legendary footballer's death gets underway.
Football in Argentina Vélez Sarsfield: From success to staggering slump 08-03-2025 06:00 The reigning Liga Profesional champions are sinking without a trace in 2025 with little sign of respite on the horizon for now. by Dan Edwards
MARADONA TRIAL Trial of Maradona's medics begins four years after death 07-03-2025 12:00 Beginning Tuesday, more than 100 witnesses will testify in a trial against Diego Maradona's former neurosurgeon, psychologist, and medical professionals accused of "deficient" health treatment.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: March 1 to March 7 07-03-2025 10:42 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: February 21 to 28 28-02-2025 18:23 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Football in Argentina Gago on ropes after Boca's stinging Libertadores defeat 28-02-2025 09:30 Not only will there be no Libertadores for Boca this year, there will be no Sudamericana either. Tuesday’s humbling and historic defeat to Alianza Lima will take some getting over. by Dan Edwards
SHOCK THERAPY Milei’s strong peso revives domestic football with million-dollar contracts 25-02-2025 15:35 President’s peso policy has domestic clubs spending big; More than two dozen players now make US$1 million or more a year.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: February 14 to 21 21-02-2025 18:16 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
SEX ABUSE ALLEGATIONS Argentine Olympic sailor's former coach arrested for alleged abuse 18-02-2025 14:58 Leandro Tulia, the former coach of Argentine Olympic sailor Eugenia Bosco, has been arrested in Buenos Aires following claims by the athlete and others that he sexually abused them in their teens.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: February 7 to 14 14-02-2025 15:37 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Just what is going on with Estudiantes and Foster Gillett? 14-02-2025 13:30 After a January of reckless spending, serious doubts have emerged over US businessman Foster Gillett's economic dealings, raising questions about just what exactly is going on with their shadowy financier. by Dan Edwards
Tennis Diego Schwartzman retires from professional tennis 13-02-2025 20:46 Diego Schwartzman, a former world number eight, ended his professional tennis career on Thursday in the second round of the Argentina Open.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Court begins re-examining rape case against French rugby players 11-02-2025 08:19 Mendoza court hears initial appeal from plaintiff, who accused French rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou of raping her after a match last year.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: January 31 to February 7 07-02-2025 16:44 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Unbeaten Independiente desperate to end long dry spell 07-02-2025 09:40 More than two decades have passed since Independiente were last crowned champions of Argentina. Will 2025 be their year of redemption? by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Time will tell if money talks in top flight 30-01-2025 23:38 One of the joys of this league, after all, is its ability to constantly surprise us. by Dan Edwards
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: January 17 to 24 24-01-2025 16:06 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Liga Profesional de Fútbol New season, more teams, new stars, same dream 24-01-2025 06:40 After a lively start to the transfer window in Argentina, there’s certainly no shortage of contenders for this year’s title(s). by Dan Edwards
Rugby Retirement Argentina's record points scorer Sánchez retires from rugby 23-01-2025 14:25 Nicolás Sánchez leaves behind record-breaking legacy of 902 points scored across 104 tests for the Pumas.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA World champions, big names sign up for Argentina’s top flight 22-01-2025 14:45 New footballing season set to kick off with 30 teams battling it out for glory.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: January 10 to 17 17-01-2025 16:57 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Football in Argentina Summer football has forsaken its spiritual home 17-01-2025 11:54 (Disclaimer: The following column is full of unabated nostalgia and old-man-yells-at-cloud aimless ranting. When asked for an explanation, the author professed that it is very hot in Buenos Aires right now and that has him in a foul mood. For actual up-to-date information, please consult elsewhere in today's newspaper) by Dan Edwards
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: January 3 to 10 10-01-2025 16:18 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Football in Argentina Estudiantes embark on spending spree with US billionaire’s support 09-01-2025 21:23 Estudiantes have arrived to shake up the hornets’ nest with a series of audacious transfer bids, bankrolled by billionaire US national Foster Gillett, in a financial offensive which has dragged the conflict around private ownership of clubs back onto the agenda. by Dan Edwards
Formula One Franco Colapinto signs with French Formula 1 side Alpine 09-01-2025 14:56 Pilar-born racer signs for French Formula One side BWT Alpine as a test and reserve driver on “multi-year” deal.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Bullrich warns U-20 football team ‘could get kidnapped’ in Venezuela 08-01-2025 17:41 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich calls on CONMEBOL to strip hosts Venezuela of the tournament and says Argentina won’t send under-20 football team due to “kidnapping” fears.
DEATH OF LIAM PAYNE Second suspect in custody over late singer Liam Payne’s death 07-01-2025 08:39 Last week, 24-year-old waiter Brian Paiz was arrested by City police officers at his home in Buenos Aires Province. On Monday, Ezequiel Pereyra, a hotel employee of the CasaSur hotel, turned himself in to the courts, becoming the second detainee.
