The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: December 13 to 20 Yesterday 17:16 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Accuser in French rugby player rape trial vows to appeal ruling 19-12-2024 21:23 The woman denouncing two French rugby players for rape is ready to take the case to the highest instances, her lawyer says in an interview.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Vélez may have stumbled to finish line, but are worthy champions 18-12-2024 15:55 If ‘El Fortín’ can keep this side together and strengthen in the summer, they have a great chance of fighting for honours again in 2025. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Title joy for Vélez Sarsfield after decade-long drought 16-12-2024 07:44 Vélez Sarsfield crowned champions of the 2024 Liga Profesional de Fútbol after defeating title rivals Huracán 2-0 on the final day of the season.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: December 6 to 13 13-12-2024 20:05 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Football in Argentina Tripartite showdown guarantees exciting end to gruelling season 13-12-2024 13:33 Not since 2014 have three teams reached the final day of the season with the chance to win the domestic title. Vélez Sarsfield, Talleres and Huracán are separated by just two points at the top for a showdown that promises drama. by Dan Edwards
International football FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host 12-12-2024 13:37 Football’s world governing body also finalises plans for 2030 tournament, awarding one opening match of tournament to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in concession to CONMEBOL.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Court in Mendoza drops rape case against French rugby players 10-12-2024 12:29 Court in Mendoza dismisses charges against two French international rugby players, Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou, who were accused of raping and assaulting a woman after making their international debuts against Argentina.
2024: YEAR IN REVIEW Copa América, Colapinto, INADI… Argentina’s most googled topics in 2024 10-12-2024 10:54 Copa América, INADI, Ley de Bases, Franco Colapinto, and ‘Gran Hermano’… the world’s leading search engine has revealed the topics that captured the attention of Argentines this year.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: November 30 to December 6 06-12-2024 15:29 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
SPORT & CULTURE 'Diego Eterno' – New multimedia exhibition pays tribute to Maradona 03-12-2024 10:08 New multimedia exhibition 'Diego eterno,' which opened in Buenos Aires this week honours Diego Maradona's life with an immersive hologram experience, the player's memorabilia, and recreations of pivotal moments in his career.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Judge to decide on French rugby players' rape case next month 29-11-2024 21:23 Judge todecide on December 10 whether to dismiss the charges against two French international rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in Argentina.
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: November 22 to 29 29-11-2024 18:44 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
THE MAGIC OF FOOTBALL Joy, ecstasy, relief – and so many tears 29-11-2024 12:00 The tens of thousands of Academia fans who travelled to Paraguay for the Copa Sudamericana final all had one singular goal: to see Racing Club win a continental crown for the first time since 1988. And our dream came true. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Mascherano re-unites with Messi as new coach of Inter Miami 26-11-2024 18:56 Inter Miami announces former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano has been appointed as club's new head coach; Ex-Barça star will reunite with former team-mate Lionel Messi.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Mendoza court hears bid to end rape case against French rugby players 25-11-2024 11:43 The Argentine justice began the examination of the request for dismissal for Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou, the two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape, nearly five months after the events that occurred on the sidelines of a tour of the French national rugby team.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: November 15 to 22 22-11-2024 18:48 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina top World Cup qualifying group – but are they running on fumes? 21-11-2024 17:36 If the Albiceleste, as some of the more hysterical sectors of the sporting press have begun to hint, is entering a crisis, it is an extremely curious kind of crisis. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina beat Peru in Buenos Aires as Uruguay hold Brazil 20-11-2024 10:40 Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Peru with a stunning Lautaro Martínez volley to remain top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings going into the New Year.
FOOTBALL Report: Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino leaving club for 'personal reasons' 19-11-2024 18:42 Ex-Mexico and Argentina manager Gerardo 'Tato' Martino set to resign as boss of Inter Miami due to personal reasons, leaving MLS side looking for a new coach for Lionel Messi and friends.
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: November 8 to 15 15-11-2024 16:56 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Paraguay's anti-Messi approach pays off with Argentina win 15-11-2024 14:36 Paraguay inflict a rare defeat on Lionel Scaloni's charges, giving their World Cup 2026 qualification hopes a huge boost. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina fall to defeat in Paraguay 15-11-2024 10:20 Argentina slump to a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay in Asunción, failing to capitalise on Lautaro Martínez's opener.
Rugby union Pumas seek historic win over 'hurt' Irish 13-11-2024 23:00 Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi knows Ireland and the Pumas have little fear about Friday's clash.
FORMULA 1 Shifting gears: Will Franco Colapinto join Alpine or Red Bull? 13-11-2024 16:02 Williams rookie Franco Colapinto is at the centre of a Formula 1 tug-of-war, with Alpine and Red Bull vying for his talent as the 2025 season approaches. by Cristina Zarlenga
HEALTH & SOCIETY Chile's 'transplant' footballers champion organ donation 13-11-2024 10:46 Twenty transplant recipients, most of them kidney organ recipients, make up an amateur football team known as the "Chilean Transplant Team."
SCANDAL ON THE PITCH ‘Lack of respect’ – Outrage as influencer lines up for top-flight football match 13-11-2024 07:11 Deportivo Riestra draws ire of Argentina’s football community after selecting an influencer with no professional experience in its starting XI for a top-flight match.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Clubs or companies? Milei takes on football authorities 12-11-2024 21:18 Most football clubs In Argentina are non-profit civil associations controlled by the members, who pay a monthly fee and have voting rights. President Javier Milei, however, wants to open up the game to private capital.
Football violence Three sought over murders of Rosario Central football hooligans 11-11-2024 15:55 Police seeking three people in connection with murder of two key members of Rosario Central's 'barra brava' hooligan gang over the weekend.
Hooliganism strikes again Two Rosario Central fans killed as football violence again rears head 10-11-2024 17:26 Two fans shot dead after football match; Clashes outside Rosario Central’s stadium, with top hooligan gang leader killed.
New appointment Milei government names ex-gambling firm CEO as children's secretary 10-11-2024 17:16 Milei government names ex-gambling firm CEO Juan Bautista Ordoñez as its new National Secretary for Children, Adolescents and the Family.
Rugby union Argentina put Italy to the sword in convincing 50-18 win 10-11-2024 09:30 Los Pumas scored seven tries for a record victory over the Italians to set themselves up nicely for back-to-back matches to come against Ireland and France.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: November 1 to 8 08-11-2024 17:05 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. by Michael Soltys
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Gustavo Costas gives soul to Argentina’s exhilarating spectacles 08-11-2024 00:45 Grizzled coach Gustavo Costas provides a connecting thread as Racing end three-decade drought to reach club's first continental decider in 32 years. by Dan Edwards
Homage to football legend Maradona's children unveil memorial site, foundation plans 01-11-2024 09:03 The 'M10 Memorial' is scheduled to open in 2025 in the tourist area of Puerto Madero, a few blocks from the Casa Rosada, and will be able to welcome one million visitors a year.
FORMULA 1 Franco Colapinto, Argentina’s new star attraction, draws fans to F1 01-11-2024 07:34 As anyone who has ever driven in Buenos Aires or negotiated the monolithic speedway that is the Panamericana highway out of the capital can attest, racing is in Argentina’s blood. by Dan Edwards
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: October 24 to 31 31-10-2024 21:47 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
GAMBLING Study: Almost 1 in 4 teens in Buenos Aires admit to gambling online 30-10-2024 11:02 Alarming poll by Buenos Aires City Ombusman Office finds that 24% of secondary school students aged 12 to 19 in Buenos Aires City have bet money online, with almost 9% saying they wager cash “frequently.”
FOOTBALL 'Dibu' Martínez defies Paris boos to win best goalkeeper trophy 28-10-2024 22:35 Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has been selected as the best goalkeeper in the world, winning the prestigious Yashin Trophy for a second straight year.
COPA LIBERTADORES River need a miracle after Libertadores humbling 25-10-2024 09:58 Tuesday's disaster in the Estadio Mineirão demonstrated the scale of the task ahead for Marcelo Gallardo. by Dan Edwards
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: October 18 to 25 25-10-2024 09:24 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Decision on French rugby players trial pushed back to November 1 24-10-2024 04:29 Court hearing to decide whether or not to close the case against two French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina postponed to next week.
COPA LIBERTADORES Deyverson double gives Atlético Mineiro upper hand over River Plate 23-10-2024 11:28 Marcelo Gallardo's side slump to disappointing 3-0 defeat in Brazil, leaving River with an unenviable task in next week's second leg at the Monumental.
FORMULA ONE Does Colapinto have a chance of keeping his F1 seat in 2025? 22-10-2024 15:34 Argentine youngster Franco Colapinto's chances of securing a seat in next year’s Formula 1 season depends largely on the decisions of two key figures. Up against him are experienced drivers, rising talents, and the influential Schumacher family. by Cristina Zarlenga
CLUB FOOTBALL Messi's Inter Miami to play in FIFA's Club World Cup in 2025 20-10-2024 08:09 Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will feature in next year's expanded FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday.
International football Dominant Messi in no rush to walk away from Argentina 19-10-2024 09:32 Tuesday night’s 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia proved to be another dream evening for Argentina's evergreen talisman, who once more rolled back the years to leave his audience spellbound and wanting more. by Dan Edwards
NEW STAR IN FORMULA 1 ‘Fearless’ F1 star Colapinto a source of pride for Argentines 19-10-2024 06:06 New Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto has captivated the public, both on and off the track. In just a short few weeks, the Pilar-born rookie has become a symbol of hope, pride and much-needed distraction from the realities of Argentina’s economic woes. by Sam Yockey
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: October 11 to 18 18-10-2024 20:09 A selection of stories from the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL Clubs re-elect ‘Chiqui’ Tapia as AFA chief in defiance of Milei government 18-10-2024 07:21 Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia easily wins re-election as chief of Argentina’s domestic football federation, laying down a challenge to President Javier Milei’s government.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Messi shines at Monumental as Albiceleste thrash Bolivia 15-10-2024 22:59 Lionel Messi rolled back the years at the Monumental on Tuesday night, scoring a hat-trick and bagging two assists as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Gago unveiled as new head coach of Boca Juniors 15-10-2024 13:25 Former Boca star Fernando Gago tells players they must realise where they ply their trade as he is formally named as the club's new head coach.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: October 4 to 11 11-10-2024 17:20 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Accuser of French rugby players denies blood condition claim 11-10-2024 07:21 Lawyers for a woman who accused two French international rugby players for rape in Mendoza has denied claims she suffers from a rare blood syndrome that can cause haematomas or bleeding.
International football Albiceleste take the positives from a waterlogged clash in Venezuela 10-10-2024 23:19 The most remarkable thing by far about Argentina's otherwise wholly unremarkable stalemate against Venezuela is that the game went ahead in the first place. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina held by Venezuela in World Cup 2026 qualifiers 10-10-2024 22:56 Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw at home on Thursday in the ninth round of South America's World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
The ‘Gol olímpico’ Neighbourhood remembers first ‘Olympic goal’ in football history 10-10-2024 06:10 At a low-income barrio in Barracas, a group gathered to remember football history last weekend: the eponymous ‘Gol olímpico’ (a goal scored direct from a corner) by Cesáreo Onzari in a match between Argentina and Uruguay a century ago. by Claudio Gómez
FOOTBALL Scaloni worried hurricane will complicate travel to Venezuela 09-10-2024 09:46 US authorities have not authorised flights due to the hurricane, perhaps complicating Argentina's preparations for their clash with Venezuela on Thursday.
Diego Maradona remembered 'Diego Lives': Immersive Maradona exhibit hits Barcelona 08-10-2024 20:48 'Diego Vive' exhibition sets up shop in the Spanish city where Maradona spent two unhappy, injury-marred, seasons in the early 1980s.
COPA LIBERTADORES River's Monumental stadium to host Copa Libertadores 2024 final 05-10-2024 09:02 Iconic stadium in Buenos Aires selected as venue for Copa Libertadores final, the region's most important club football competition.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Prosecutors seek dismissal of rape charges against French rugby players 04-10-2024 20:06 Prosecutor's office seeks dismissal of charges against French rugby players accused of rape, which could put an end to the case.
The week in review Stories that caught our eye: September 27 to October 4 04-10-2024 18:14 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Accuser of French rugby duo denounces courts for 'violating rights' 03-10-2024 23:49 Woman who claims she was raped by two French rugby players appears before local human rights committee to denounce Mendoza courts.
FOOTBALL – MLS Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters' Shield 03-10-2024 11:50 Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record.
Football in Argentina Boca eye Gago as next in line to test Gallardo’s supremacy 02-10-2024 22:23 After Diego Martínez's Boca tenure ended with a whimper, the Xeneize are once again back to the drawing board. Fernando Gago would bring a fresh, adventurous style of play – the kind that has been rarely seen at La Bombonera of late. by Dan Edwards
death of diego maradona Court authorises transfer of Maradona's remains to mausoleum 01-10-2024 21:09 Court signs off on transfer of Diego Maradona's remains, at his daughters' request, from a cemetery to a mausoleum to be built for him in central Buenos Aires.
Football in Argentina Boca Juniors coach Diego Martinez resigns after third straight defeat 29-09-2024 10:24 Xeneize boss steps down after catastrophic 2-0 loss to Belgrano; Defeat comes less than a week after Martínez oversaw two derby defeats, including Superclásico.
International football FIFA give 'Dibu' Martinez two-match ban for 'offensive behaviour' 28-09-2024 09:46 Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour."
The Week in Review Stories that caught our eye: September 20 to 27 27-09-2024 12:43 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FLAG ROW Argentina repudiates CONMEBOL for banning Malvinas flag in Libertadores match 27-09-2024 12:35 We’re surprised by the arbitrary decision to prohibit the entry of Argentine flags including the Malvinas Islands in its sporting events," says Foreign Minister Diana Mondino.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players accused of rape likely to be cleared by courts 26-09-2024 14:54 The prosecution may close the investigation as early as Friday, according to court sources.
