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.
FOOTBALL River faithful on cloud nine as 'El Muñeco' continues to torture Boca 25-09-2024 22:01 Marcelo Gallardo, Boca’s executioner-in-chief, raised temperatures by holding his nose while walking onto the La Bombonera turf, provoking the wrath of the home support. By the end of 90 minutes, however, those same fans were turning on their own. by Dan Edwards
Rugby union Pumas keeps title hopes alive after strong South Africa performance 23-09-2024 11:51 Argentine players celebrate after winning the rugby union Championship match between Argentina's Pumas and South Africa's Springboks.
Football in Argentina River cling on in Santiago to round off another eventful week 21-09-2024 00:33 River in the Libertadores, a title race is looking like a procession, Messi explodes back onto the scene, a ‘Chiqui’ Tapia masterclass and the futsal ‘muchachos’ fly the flag. by Dan Edwards
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: September 13 to 20 20-09-2024 16:13 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS AFA chief Tapia, with Riquelme in tow, extends mandate to 2028 17-09-2024 15:57 ‘Chiqui’ set to extend seven-year stay at helm of domestic football’s governing body after no challenger emerges for upcoming elections; Boca legend Juan Romàn Riquelme joins Tapia’s team.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: September 6 to 13 13-09-2024 19:49 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
death of diego maradona Maradona medical team's negligence trial postponed to next year 12-09-2024 23:06 Court postpones until March 2025 the start of the trial of seven health professionals over alleged negligence in the death of Diego Armando Maradona.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi-less Albiceleste drop points – but no need to panic 12-09-2024 16:47 Argentina caught a glimpse of what that future without Lionel Messi may hold. And thankfully, it is not entirely bleak. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Pochettino will relish taking on Pulisic's call for USA culture change 12-09-2024 13:26 Expectations are high in the United States following their big-name appointment of Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Pochettino appointed as new coach of United States' national team 10-09-2024 20:29 Former Newell's Old Boys star named new head coach of the United States national team and will lead host nation into 2026 World Cup.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Colombia avenge Copa América loss with victory over Argentina 10-09-2024 19:52 World champions Argentina suffer second defeat of CONMEBOL qualifiers for 2026 World Cup with a James Rodríguez penalty condemning them to a 2-1 loss to Colombia.
THE BUSINESS OF SPORT Top firms in Argentina backing F1 rookie Franco Colapinto 10-09-2024 11:41 Franco Colapinto, the rookie making his way in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, is supported by some of Argentina’s largest companies, including Globant, YPF, Quilmes, Flybondi, Bigbox and Celulosa Argentina.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 31 to September 6 06-09-2024 14:57 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS 'I feel abandoned': Woman who accused French rugby players of rape slams courts 06-09-2024 13:29 The 39-year-old Argentine woman who accused two French rugby players of raping and beating her in Mendoza says in an interview that she feels “abandoned by the justice system" after they were allowed to return to France.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina cruise past Chile in World Cup qualifiers after homage to Di María 06-09-2024 11:44 Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina banked a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina land back in Paris 04-09-2024 15:55 Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou land in Paris, after Mendoza court allowed them to return home pending the conclusion of their case probing alleged rape.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Court blocks Milei’s privatisation plan for Argentina’s football clubs 04-09-2024 15:20 President’s decree forcing football governing body AFA to accept private capital into nation’s football clubs blocked by injunction until definitive ruling issued by courts.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS AFA calls elections with ‘Chiqui’ Tapia seeking third term 03-09-2024 17:38 Head of Argentine football’s governing body, fresh off the back of World Cup and Copa América triumphs, will seek a third term in October elections; Move comes as President Javier Milei seeks sweeping changes to structure of the national game.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Court allows French rugby players accused of rape to leave Argentina 03-09-2024 14:24 Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou, the two French rugby team players accused of rape by a woman in Argentina two months ago, will be allowed to leave the country, a court in Mendoza rules.
THE ECONOMY OF SPORT New F1 driver Colapinto shows off power of Argentina's 'unicorns' 02-09-2024 14:59 Two of Argentina's largest 'unicorns,' Globant and Mercado Libre, are part of the economic structure backing Franco Colpinto, the 21-year-old Williams Racing Formula 1 driver. by Agustín Colombo
RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players accused of rape may be allowed to leave Argentina 31-08-2024 10:26 Mendoza courts considering allowing the French rugby players accused of rape to return to their country while the trial continues in which a request for the defence's acquittal is pending.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 23 to 30 30-08-2024 17:15 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Quinteros leads Vélez Sarsfield through a storming winter revival 30-08-2024 09:17 A sparkling run of six wins in seven game, culminating in last Monday’s 5-0 demolition of Barracas Central, has left Vélez at the summit of Argentina’s top flight. by Dan Edwards
FORMULA ONE F1 rookie Colapinto laughs off 'crazy' Messi comparisons 29-08-2024 10:49 Pilar-born driver brushes off talk of him being Formula One's Lionel Messi as he prepares for his debut at the Italian Grand Prix.
MENDOZA RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina seek dismissal of case 27-08-2024 18:18 Defence lawyers for the two French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina have asked the courts for dismissal of the case; Request comes after it emerges plaintiff attempted suicide last Friday.
MOTORSPORTS Formula 1: Williams names 21-year-old Argentine as team's new driver 27-08-2024 14:18 Williams Racing promotes Franco Colapinto and says youngster will race with its team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, replacing US driver Logan Sargeant.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players' rape accuser survives suicide attempt, says lawyer 27-08-2024 10:14 Woman who denounced French rugby players for rape in Argentina tried to commit suicide last week and will miss a hearing set for Tuesday, says plaintuff’s legal representative.
Football & business Miami football hub expands as FIFA's Infantino follows Messi to US 27-08-2024 09:49 FIFA is expanding in an upscale Miami enclave as its president relocates ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Messi-less Argentina call up Dybala for World Cup qualifiers 26-08-2024 13:02 Roma forward Dybala has not made an international appearance since March 2023 but could get an opportunity to add to his 38 caps in Lionel Messi's absence.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Juventus sign Argentina's González from Fiorentina 26-08-2024 08:17 Albiceleste winer Nicolás González signs for Juventus from Fiorentina in a deal worth a potential 38 million euros (US$42.5 million).
Buenos Aires half-marathon Ethiopia's Gerba Beyata Dibaba wins Buenos Aires half-marathon 25-08-2024 15:36 Ethiopia's Gerba Beyata Dibaba won the Buenos Aires 21K half marathon on Sunday, beating off a record number of competitors.
RUGBY Court ruling for French rugby players suspended due to accuser's ill health 24-08-2024 15:20 Lawyers for the rugby players had planned to file a motion for dismissal on Friday and seek permission for those accused to be able to return to France.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Milei’s sets collision course with AFA in club ownership row 23-08-2024 14:41 A conflict is brewing that could tear the nation's game down the middle. President Milei’s government is bent on imposing a new club ownership model that would privatise sporting institutions, but its arguments for the change do not stand up to scrutiny. by Dan Edwards
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 16 to 23 23-08-2024 14:37 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL No Messi but plenty of youth in squad for Argentina's World Cup qualifiers 19-08-2024 14:27 Lionel Scaloni names 28-,man squad for qualifiers against Chile and Colombia; Injured Messi misses out, while Armani, Acuña, Palacios and Dybala also fail to make the cut.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 9 to 16 16-08-2024 16:48 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Football in Argentina Gallardo is back at River for one purpose: glory 15-08-2024 17:38 River are already showing signs of switching from the patient, thoughtful, at times ponderous football which characterised them under Demichelis to Gallardo’s patented break-neck style, but it will take time for heads and legs to start responding to this increase in velocity. by Dan Edwards
SPORTS BROADCASTING Pirate football streaming sites come under attack from authorities 15-08-2024 17:18 Argentina’s justice system launches a probe against football piracy in Argentina, shuttering the popular ‘Fútbol Libre’ site and a host of others. Behind the criminal complaints are a group powerful firms, grouped together as the Alianza Contra la Piratería Audiovisual, who are attempting to stop the broadcasting of illegal sports content.
SPORTS OWNERSHIP BATTLE Milei orders AFA football authorities to accept privately owned clubs 15-08-2024 13:50 New government decree signed by Javier Milei advances move to introduce private limited companies into the local football ecosystem; President gives AFA, federations and clubs one year to change statutes and allow "sporting corporations" into league pyramid.
CRIME & COURTS French rugby players accused of rape released after ruling cites ‘contradictions’ 15-08-2024 12:55 French rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou, accused of rape and detained in Argentina since July 8, released from custody but must remain in the country until the trial is over.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players accused of rape freed but must stay in Argentina 12-08-2024 15:48 Two French rugby players accused of rape released from house arrest on the condition they stay in the country until court proceedings are concluded.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Cholo gets his Argentine – Atlético sign Man City striker Álvarez 12-08-2024 13:15 Atlético Madrid signed striker Julián Álvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros (US$93 million)
Rugby union Creevy rolls back the years as Pumas stun All Blacks 10-08-2024 14:47 Stalwart Agustín Creevy scores decisive try as an inspired Argentina stunn New Zealand 38-30 in Rugby Championship Test.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Guardiola thanks Álvarez for 'massive' contribution ahead of Atlético move 09-08-2024 13:41 Pep Guardiola hailed the impact made by Julián Álvarez in two seasons at Manchester City with the Argentine set to join Atlético Madrid.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Can underdogs break up Superclásico dominance of Argentina’s top flight? 09-08-2024 13:04 In a cash-starved league like Argentina's where player and coaching turnover is at astronomical levels this by definition gives the Buenos Aires heavyweights the advantage almost before a single ball is kicked. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: August 2 to 9 09-08-2024 12:49 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Argentina's Leonas claim Olympic women's hockey bronze 09-08-2024 12:42 Sofía Cairo fired Las Leonas to women's Olympic hockey bronze as they beat Belgium 3-1 in a shootout after a gripping 2-2 draw on Friday.
RUGBY Woman who accused French rugby players of rape testifies for second time 08-08-2024 14:43 There were 15 “injuries” on the alleged rape victim, reveals case prosecutor.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Sailing delivers again for Argentina with silver at Paris 2024 Games 08-08-2024 12:51 Argentina's Mateo Majdalani and Eugenia Bosco win silver medal in the mixed Nacra 17 multihull event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
FOOTBALL Ángel Di María extends Benfica deal through 2025 07-08-2024 14:46 Veteran winger Angel Di María has decided against a return to hometown club Rosario Central and extended his deal with Portuguese club Benfica, the Lisbon outfit said on Wednesday.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Netherlands defeat Las Leonas, book place in women's hockey final 07-08-2024 14:43 Defending champions Netherlands booked their place in the women's Olympic hockey final with a comfortable 3-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday.
