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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

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.

POLITICS

‘Las fuerzas del cielo’ – Who’s who in Milei’s new ‘praetorian guard’

23-11-2024 17:00 With presidential advisor Santiago Caputo leading operations in the shadows and Daniel ‘Gordo Dan’ Parisini as its main reference point, new organisation intends to gain ground in Buenos Aires Province and beyond ahead of 2025 midterms.

by Giselle Leclercq

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)

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

Julián Álvarez set to join Atlético Madrid in 95-million-euro deal

06-08-2024 15:03 Julián Álvarez set to depart Manchester City for Atlético Madrid in a deal worth up to 95 million euros (US$104 million).

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

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.

Mexico election 2024

Mexico expected to elect first woman president in historic election

29-05-2024 06:15 Mexico poised to shatter highest political ceiling, with ruling-party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum and opposition hopeful Xochitl Galvez leading race to become country's first female president.

Economy

Argentina bonds climb after IMF, Massa say deal is coming

24-07-2023 14:46 Argentine overseas bonds surged to their highest level in almost six months as the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) neared a deal to accelerate billions of dollars in disbursements from a US$44 billion lending program, alleviating concerns over the nation's economic challenges and inflation surge.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi says 2022 World Cup was probably his last with Argentina

13-06-2023 13:57 Albiceleste skipper reveals that Argentina's triumph in Qatar was likely his World Cup with the national team, declaring: "I don't think I will be around for the next."