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Scaloni names Argentina squad for Asia tour friendlies

29-05-2023 14:46 Coach Lionel Scaloni names squad upcoming matches against Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta; Youngster Alejandro Garnacho, Giovanni Simeone, Walter Benítez and Leonardo Balerdi and Facundo Medina notable call-ups.

Argentina's Asia tour: Australia in China, Indonesia in Jakarta

22-05-2023 12:23 National team agrees to play two matches on 'Asia Tour' in June; Albiceleste will face Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta.

Albiceleste back on track in World Cup roller coaster

02-12-2022 11:04 It has been a roller coaster ride for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar, but after veering off the rails early on, the Albiceleste are firmly back on track.

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

European Union takes Argentina off eased travel list

17-01-2022 15:22 European Union takes Australia, Canada and Argentina off its recommended list of countries from where travellers, even those unvaccinated, should be allowed easy entry.

Djokovic wins deportation delay after Australia cancels visa

06-01-2022 10:05 Vaccine-sceptic Serb Novak Djokovic wins temporary reprieve preventing his deportation from Australia.

Pumas coach says 'rules were clear' after players barred for virus breach

01-10-2021 01:25 Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says six players barred from their clash on Saturday against the Wallabies after breaking coronavirus regulations will be dealt with once the Rugby Championship ends, adding: "The rules were clear."

Six Pumas players barred from Wallabies clash after Covid breach

30-09-2021 16:10 Argentina's Rugby Championship clash with Australia was thrown into chaos Thursday after six players were ruled out for breaching coronavirus restrictions with an unauthorised trip to a health retreat.