Football in Argentina On-field excitement and off-field silliness in Argentina's top flight Today 11:54 Thanks to the AFA, Rosario Central and Estudiantes de La Plata, Argentine football stirred one of its classic storms in a teacup uproars – and it did not disappoint. by Dan Edwards
SPORTING SANCTION ROW AFA furore deepens as tribunal sanctions Estudiantes, bans Verón Today 10:33 Estudiantes condemns punishment handed out La Plata-based side after their players turned their backs on Rosario Central during guard of honour; Club President Verón handed six-month ban, captain stripped of band for three months and players suspended; Dispute over direction of domestic game deepens after the club signals possible legal action.
Football in Argentina Beautiful game, baffling system: Argentina’s impossible league system 24-11-2025 18:21 A byzantine league system, eight trophies up for grabs starting from 2026 and formats that would give Albert Einstein a migraine – welcome to the wonderful chaos of Argentine football.
Football in Argentina Rise of Barracas Central, ‘Chiqui’ Tapia's club, sparks debate 06-11-2025 17:13 Barracas Central’s climb into Argentina’s top flight has triggered debate over alleged refereeing favouritism, sparking controversy among opposition fans.