FOOTBALL Can Bielsa drag Uruguay into this century? 17-05-2023 23:22 Ignoring Argentine dominance of the world game just keeps getting harder... by Dan Edwards
Football MLS not Argentina, Mexico challenging Brazil's Americas domination 31-03-2023 11:53 Major League Soccer challenges Brazil’s football hegemony by competing for the young Latin American pearls that would otherwise head to Brazil en route to Europe.
FOOTBALL Man City tie down World Cup winner Julián Álvarez to 2028 16-03-2023 16:32 Manchester City extended Julián Álvarez's contract to 2028 on Thursday in recognition of an impressive debut season from the Argentine World Cup winner.
FOREIGN RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY Nicaragua weighs cutting diplomatic ties with the Vatican 13-03-2023 10:57 Nicaragua says it is considering suspending diplomatic ties with the Vatican, after Pope Francis days earlier called the Central American country's government a "crude dictatorship."
NATIONAL PRIDE National pride: world champions welcomed as heroes in their hometowns 22-12-2022 17:14 World Cup winners given honours and warm welcomes as they are welcomed back to their hometowns as heroes.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Álvarez and Messi 21-12-2022 14:11 Manchester City manager pays tribute to Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup triumph.
Qatar 2022 World Cup World Cup 'spider' man Álvarez, the pride of Calchín 17-12-2022 13:23 Julián Álvarez has been a revelation in Qatar but back in his tiny home village of Calchín is celebrated for his humility and hailed as a "hero" and "ambassador."
Qatar 2022 World Cup Álvarez targets star billing for Albiceleste after meteoric rise 17-12-2022 10:40 Julián Álvarez came to the World Cup as a peripheral figure for Argentina but is preparing for Sunday's final against France as their new star in attack.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Álvarez arrives as Messi's partner in crime 14-12-2022 12:00 In 1986, Diego Maradona had Jorge Valdano. Now Lionel Messi has found his own accomplice: Julián Álvarez.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Ruthless Argentina reach the World Cup final – and who would bet against them now? 13-12-2022 21:23 Argentina are back in the World Cup final, and at this late stage who would bet against them fulfilling the dreams of 45 million citizens and bringing the trophy home? by Dan Edwards
Qatar 2022 World Cup Messi has chance to match Maradona as Albiceleste reach final 13-12-2022 20:07 It is 36 years since Diego dragged Argentina to their second and most recent World Cup triumph in Mexico – now's it's Lionel's chance.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Skipper leads Albiceleste into final – one more game awaits 13-12-2022 19:02 Lionel Messi will have the chance to crown his remarkable career by winning the World Cup, after he inspired Argentina to a comfortable 3-0 win against Croatia.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Álvarez and Messi send Argentina into World Cup final 13-12-2022 17:59 Albiceleste reach World Cup final after 3-0 win over Croatia in Lusail; Two goals from Julián Álvarez and a Lionel Messi penalty secure victory; Argentina now one step from glory and will face France or Morocco on Sunday.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Julián, Enzo and Alexis – the new stars supporting Messi’s World Cup dream 07-12-2022 16:42 The Qatar 2022 World Cup has created three new stars for Argentina: Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina's quiet man Álvarez can hurt Dutch, says Ake 06-12-2022 13:27 The Netherlands must beware of Argentina's "quiet" assassin Julián Álvarez when they meet in their World Cup quarter-final on Friday, his Manchester City team-mate Nathan Ake said.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Suspense and tension as Albiceleste advance past Australia 04-12-2022 18:40 Argentina had everything to lose on Saturday against Australia, but Messi and his team-mates did enough to pass that hurdle and claim their place in the last-eight of Qatar 2022. by Dan Edwards
QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP Julián Álvarez: the 'Spider’ delivers Argentina’s lethal bite 01-12-2022 17:16 Australia, a country well used to being wary of a wide range of venomous animals, should beware the lethal bites of Argentina's ‘Araña.’
Qatar 2022 World Cup Australia awaits as Scaloneta starts to thrive under pressure 01-12-2022 00:04 When the team is in trouble, Lionel Messi normally steps forward to come to the rescue and drag his nation out of a hold. But this is 2022, and even when the superstar has an off-day, some more unlikely figures are more than ready to play the hero. by Dan Edwards
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina see off Poland, setting up last 16 clash with Australia 30-11-2022 18:02 Albiceleste avoid the drama and ease to 2-0 win over Poland, qualifying from Group C and setting up a last-16 tie with Australia.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi the star attraction as Argentina see off Jamaica 27-09-2022 23:05 Paris St Germain star and national team captain Lionel Messi scored twice – and had to evade plenty of pitch-invaders – as Argentina saw off Jamaica 3-0 in the Albiceleste's last match before Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Latin America Nicaragua detains dissident bishop for 'provocative' activities 22-08-2022 12:08 The Nicaraguan government has placed Bishop Rolando Álvarez under arrest. The regime has been accused of increased repression of critics, and the arrest has created tension with the Church.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Argentina draw as Peru book World Cup play-off spot as Colombia, Chile miss out 30-03-2022 09:29 Argentina held 1-1 by Ecuador in South American qualifiers on a decisive night for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
COURTS Judge shelves abuse case by Maradona’s ex-girlfriend 04-03-2022 01:15 An Argentine judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit over alleged people-trafficking brought by Mavys Álvarez Rego, a Cuban ex-girlfriend of the late football icon Diego Maradona.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Man City sign River Plate forward Julián Álvarez 31-01-2022 13:35 Manchester City confirm signing of Argentina forward Julián Álvarez from River Plate on a five-and-a-half-year deal for a reported fee of US$19 million. The 22-year-old, who has won five senior international caps with Argentina, will remain with River on loan at least until July 2022.
MARADONA ALLEGATIONS Cuban woman alleges Maradona abused and raped her 23-11-2021 10:17 Mavys Álvarez Rego, a 37-year-old Cuban woman who had an affair with Diego Maradona as a minor 20 years ago, accuses late footballer and his entourage of violence and abuse, including rape and holding her against her will.
COURTS Maradona’s Cuban ex-girlfriend testifies in underage trafficking case 19-11-2021 01:58 Former Cuban girlfriend of late footballer Diego Maradona testifies that she was underage victim of human trafficking and was forced to have cosmetic surgery, despite being a minor.
International football Scaloni looks to the future with surprise Albiceleste squad call-ups 05-11-2021 18:04 Argentina’s national team coach appears to be betting on the next generation for the upcoming clashes against Uruguay and Brazil. by Dan Edwards