TENNIS Djokovic, Nadal set for Olympics second-round showdown Yesterday 15:52 Nadal and Alcaraz will also face Argentines Molteni and González in the doubles.
OLYMPICS Pumas 7s beat Samoa and qualify for quarterfinals 24-07-2024 16:32 They had already defeated Kenya in the first match 31-12 and this triumph seals their qualification.
OLYMPICS Chaos, crowd trouble as Morocco beat Argentina 24-07-2024 16:11 Projectiles including bottles and plastic cups rained down from the stands and several spectators entered the pitch.
FOOTBALL Argentina apologises to France in football-chant row 19-07-2024 14:54 Vice President Victoria Villaruel had accused France of being “colonialist” on social media.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Argentina’s Olympic medal hopes likely to depend on traditional team sports 19-07-2024 09:39 Argentina Olympic medal hopes are likely to depend on traditional team sports at the upcoming Paris 2024 Games, with chances of success in men’s football, rugby sevens and field hockey.
RACIST CHANT ROW Milei sacks Argentina's sports official amid racist chant controversy 18-07-2024 16:03 Javier Milei's office declares that “no government" should tell the nation's footballers what to "comment, think or do."
FOOTBALL Copa América champs Argentina to be investigated by FIFA over racist song 17-07-2024 12:12 Chelsea set to take disciplinary action against Enzo Fernández as row over chanting of racist and homophobic songs escalates.
RUGBY French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina are innocent, defence says 16-07-2024 16:03 AFP managed to interview the players’ defence attorney – here's what he said.
FOOTBALL Albiceleste stars return to Buenos Aires after Copa América victory 16-07-2024 15:28 Crowds swarm to headquarters of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) near Ezeiza international airport as national team stars – but not all of them – return home.
COPA CONTROVERSY France unhappy with insults from Argentina Copa América winners 16-07-2024 10:50 French Football Federation complains to FIFA about racist chants from members of Argentina's Copa América winning team.
Copa América 2024 Copa victory caps stunning run for Argentina’s golden generation 15-07-2024 15:46 The last three years have been ones to remember for this Argentina team and with this latest victory, they are surely the greatest that this football-addicted nation has ever seen. by Dan Edwards
STADIUM CHAOS Copa América chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup 15-07-2024 15:10 Chaotic scenes at the Copa América final raise serious questions for the organisers of the 2026 World Cup.
STADIUM CHAOS Miami’s showcase for football's World Cup collapses into chaos 15-07-2024 14:57 The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was meant to be Miami’s dress rehearsal for the World Cup football tournament in the United States. Hours before kick off, it collapsed into chaos.
downtown celebrations Seven arrests after Copa América celebrations at Obelisk 15-07-2024 11:19 Fans flock to famous downtown monument despite freezing temperatures to party and celebrate Argentina’s the Triple Crown, but the festivities were later broken up by City Police who used water cannons on fans.
Copa América 2024 Copa América final win was dream farewell, says Di María 15-07-2024 09:10 "I dreamt it, that's why I said it was the last Copa América and it ended here," says Argentina winger Ángel Di María after Sunday's triumph.
Copa América 2024 Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph 15-07-2024 09:04 La Scaloneta followed up their 2021 Copa América title with the World Cup triumph a year later, and now they have successfully defended their Copa title again in the USA.
Copa América 2024 Champions! Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa América 15-07-2024 01:50 Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as defending champions Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa América crown.
Copa América 2024 Final Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa América final 12-07-2024 16:42 A win would also give the Albiceleste a record 16th Copa America title, but Colombia are on an impressive streak of their own and will undoubtedly prove to be tough opponents.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape 12-07-2024 15:18 Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, formally charged Friday with the aggravated rape of an Argentine woman after a night out following a match in Mendoza.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: July 5 to 12 12-07-2024 14:11 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Copa América 2024 Something has to give as Copa América’s in-form teams meet in Miami 11-07-2024 15:42 Miami prepares to be invaded by fans of the Albiceleste and Cafeteros ahead of an eagerly anticipated final.
SCANDAL IN MENDOZA French rugby players taken to Mendoza to face rape allegation 11-07-2024 12:26 Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, were being transferred Thursday from Interpol's Buenos Aires headquarters to the city of Mendoza, where they will be questioned over alleged rape.
SCANDAL IN MENDOZA Woman in Mendoza was raped, beaten by French rugby players, says lawyer 10-07-2024 22:53 Alleged victim's lawyer says her client had suffered "fierce" violence at the hands of two French rugby players and claims to have been raped repeatedly.
Copa América 2024 Argentina's old masters lead way to Copa América final 10-07-2024 15:04 Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María are enjoying every minute of what could be their international farewell. But thankfully, this Argentina team remains so resilient as to absorb almost any departure, even those two legends. by Dan Edwards
SCANDAL IN MENDOZA Argentine woman raped and beaten by French rugby players, alleges lawyer 10-07-2024 13:46 The lawyer of a woman who has accused two French international rugby players of rape said her client was savagely beaten and locked in a hotel room during the incident.
WAGER GONE WRONG Drake’s betting woes pile up as Argentina’s Messi sinks Canada 10-07-2024 11:01 Canada’s loss to Argentina in the Copa América semi-finals Tuesday night cost rappe Drake US$300,000.
SCANDAL IN MENDOZA What next for French rugby players held in rape probe? 10-07-2024 10:29 Two members of France's international rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on July 9, 2024 following an allegation of sexual assault.
Copa América 2024 Messi says he is enjoying his 'last battles' for Argentina 10-07-2024 08:49 Argentina skipper says he is enjoying his "last battles" with national team after finding the net in a 2-0 win over Canada in the Copa América semi-final.
Copa América 2024 Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa América final 10-07-2024 00:11 Defending Copa América champions Argentina will face the winners of Wednesday's semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in what will be a highly anticipated final in Miami on Sunday.
ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT Mendoza: Two France rugby players detained over alleged sexual assault 09-07-2024 09:59 Scandal as French national rugby team stars Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou are arrested in Buenos Aires for alleged sexual abuse in Mendoza after last Saturday's clash against the Pumas.
Copa América 2024 Copa América crunch-time for surviving quartet 08-07-2024 11:05 Argentina versus Canada and Uruguay against Colombia – the Copa América is down to the final four with a pair of fascinating semi-finals.
COPA AMÉRICA 'Dibu' Martínez, the shoot-out 'animal,' roars again for Argentina 05-07-2024 10:38 Argentina's goalkeeper produced two brilliant diving saves to ensure his nation progressed on penalties against Ecuador in the Copa América quarter-finals on Thursday.
Copa América 2024 'Dibu' Martínez recreates penalty heroics for Argentina against Ecuador 05-07-2024 00:26 Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals thanks to win on penalties over Ecuador after 1-1 draw; Goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez the hero once again after saving two spot-kicks after Lionel Messi had missed.
Rugby union Contepomi names new-look Argentina for first France Test 04-07-2024 12:34 Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi on Thursday named a refreshed team to face France this weekend in his first Test in charge of Los Pumas.
Copa América 2024 Argentina set sights on semis as Copa América knockout stage begins 03-07-2024 22:20 Lionel Messi's fitness remains in doubt ahead of Thursday's Copa América quarter-final with Ecuador with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni saying he will wait before deciding on his team.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Four World Cup winners in Argentina's football team for Olympics 03-07-2024 10:06 Albiceleste youth coach Javier Mascherano names four World Cup winners – Gerónimo Rulli, Nicolás Otamendi, Julián Álvarez and Thiago Almada – in his 18-man squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Copa América 2024 No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru 30-06-2024 09:20 Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa América on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 20 to 27 27-06-2024 20:51 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Copa América 2024 Scaloni says Argentina showed self-belief in late win over Chile 26-06-2024 11:07 Albiceleste coach Lionel Scaloni says late winner over Chile was "well deserved."
Copa América 2024 Argentina into Copa América quarters after 1-0 win over Chile 26-06-2024 00:04 Lautaro Martínez gets a late winner for Argentina as the Albiceleste avenge famous Copa América final defeat to Chile and qualify for the quarter-finals.
Copa América 2024 Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Copa América torment 24-06-2024 20:28 Lionel Messi will return to the scene of one of the most disappointing moments in his stellar career when Argentina face Chile at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
COPA AMÉRICA 2024 Argentina grind out 2-0 win over Canada in Copa opener 20-06-2024 22:47 Holders Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in opening game of Copa América; Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez get the goals as wasteful Argentina grind out a win.
Copa América 2024 Just enjoy Messi and Di Maria while you can, urges Scaloni 20-06-2024 12:19 Lionel Scaloni urges compatriots to not worry about when Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María will hang up their boots and to instead just enjoy watching them play.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 12 to 19 20-06-2024 05:17 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FATAL CRASH Nine-year-old Argentine motorbike racer dies after Brazil crash 18-06-2024 22:56 Young Argentine junior motorbike rider Lorenzo Somaschini has died after suffering serious injuries in a crash in São Paulo.
Copa América 2024 Messi takes centre stage again for Copa América 18-06-2024 21:11 Argentina have won the Copa América 15 times but only once, in 2021, during the Lionel Messi era. The Albiceleste get the tournament underway on Thursday.
Football: Copa América Messi, Di María ready for Copa clashes with Canada, Chile, Peru 18-06-2024 13:06 Canada, Chile and Peru – the challengers facing Argentina in Group A of the first stage of the Copa América.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi spearheads Argentina's Copa América defence 15-06-2024 21:24 World champions Argentina will defend their continental title in a new edition of the Copa América next week.
Football in Argentina Clubs ready their wallets as Liga Profesional de Fútbol pauses 14-06-2024 12:30 Last call for league football before Copa América kicks off – let transfer silly season begin! by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: June 7 to 14 14-06-2024 11:54 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup 13-06-2024 09:19 It's official: Lionel Messi won't be representing Argentina at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
FOOTBALL Messi expects Inter Miami to be his final club 12-06-2024 14:40 Lionel Messi says he expects Inter Miami to be the club where he closes his legendary playing career.
OLYMPIC GAMES As Olympics loom, Argentine athletes fret over dwindling funds 10-06-2024 16:00 Argentina’s athletes will arrive in Paris worried about their future; Milei government’s austerity impacts upon nation’s sporting community as budgets are frozen.
International football Di María on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0 10-06-2024 10:10 Ángel Di María scores only goal of the game as Argentina warm up for the defence of their Copa América crown with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ecuador in Chicago.
IndyCar racing Argentine IndyCar racer Canapino takes leave amid online abuse row 08-06-2024 11:36 Online abuse leads to Argentine IndyCar racer Agustín Canapino taking a leave of absence.
Football Countdown to Argentina's Copa América defence begins 07-06-2024 16:58 After four games no fewer than four teams sit at the top of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, but in Argentina, all eyes are about to switch to Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste. by Dan Edwards
OLYMPIC GAMES Argentina's Martínez ready 'to fight' Aston Villa to play in Olympics 06-06-2024 12:40 "I always put Argentina first, and if I have to fight with my club then I will do so," 'Dibu' Martínez says in an interview.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Scaloni says he'll remain in charge of Argentina 'as long as AFA wants me' 04-06-2024 13:04 Argentina's World Cup winning coach says he'll remain in charge of the national side for as long as 'Chiqui' Tapia wants him to stay.
FOOTBALL New threats against Di María amid rumoured return to Rosario 31-05-2024 16:49 There have been two incidents aimed at the football star.
Football in Argentina Football isn’t always a young man’s game 31-05-2024 13:27 Racing Club’s Gustavo Costas is overseeing a fine run of form at his beloved boyhood club and his formula is working like a charm. by Dan Edwards
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Stories that caught our eye: May 24 to 31 31-05-2024 13:23 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL Maradona's heirs fail to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale 30-05-2024 15:19 Maradona's heirs lose legal bid to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Trial of Maradona’s medical team postponed until October 29-05-2024 21:32 Court postpones trial into 2020 death of Diego Armando Maradona, originally scheduled for next week, until October 1.
NATIONAL WOMEN’S TEAM ‘Injustice’: Three players quit Argentina’s women’s team over conditions 28-05-2024 10:20 Three footballers from Argentina's national women's team say they will refuse to play in two upcoming friendly matches to express dissatisfaction at the treatment they receive while representing their country.
HOOLIGAN VIOLENCE Fan violence rears up in Mendoza, forces suspension of match 27-05-2024 12:34 Crowd disturbances force suspension of a top-flight match between Godoy Cruz and San Lorenzo.
Football in Argentina Beware coaches… success is nothing if not ephemeral 25-05-2024 05:17 Football is a cut-throat business, whether you are coaching at the nation's biggest clubs or fighting down the bottom of the table. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: May 16 to 24 24-05-2024 15:00 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL Maradona's family bid to block 'Golden Ball' trophy sale in France 23-05-2024 16:49 Diego Maradona's heirs have taken legal action in France to block the controversial sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
RACISM IN SPORT Argentine coach Caruso Lombardi quits Uruguay club over slur against football ref 23-05-2024 15:40 Football coach Ricardo Caruso Lombardi, under investigation for hurling a racial slur at a referee, quits his Uruguayan club.
RAPE ALLEGATION 'They raped me’ – Journalist recounts allegation against ex-Vélez players 21-05-2024 15:59 The young female sports journalist who has accused three former Vélez Sarsfield footballers of raping her back in March has repeated her allegations in a new interview.