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World champions, big names sign up for Argentina’s top flight

22-01-2025 14:45 New footballing season set to kick off with 30 teams battling it out for glory.

Joy, ecstasy, relief – and so many tears

29-11-2024 12:00 The tens of thousands of Academia fans who travelled to Paraguay for the Copa Sudamericana final all had one singular goal: to see Racing Club win a continental crown for the first time since 1988. And our dream came true.

by Dan Edwards

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

Albiceleste stars return to Buenos Aires after Copa América victory

16-07-2024 15:28 Crowds swarm to headquarters of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) near Ezeiza international airport as national team stars – but not all of them – return home.

Miami’s showcase for football's World Cup collapses into chaos

15-07-2024 14:57 The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was meant to be Miami’s dress rehearsal for the World Cup football tournament in the United States. Hours before kick off, it collapsed into chaos. 

Seven arrests after Copa América celebrations at Obelisk

15-07-2024 11:19 Fans flock to famous downtown monument despite freezing temperatures to party and celebrate Argentina’s the Triple Crown, but the festivities were later broken up by City Police who used water cannons on fans.

Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa América final

12-07-2024 16:42 A win would also give the Albiceleste a record 16th Copa America title, but Colombia are on an impressive streak of their own and will undoubtedly prove to be tough opponents.

Something has to give as Copa América’s in-form teams meet in Miami

11-07-2024 15:42 Miami prepares to be invaded by fans of the Albiceleste and Cafeteros ahead of an eagerly anticipated final.

Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa América final

10-07-2024 00:11 Defending Copa América champions Argentina will face the winners of Wednesday's semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in what will be a highly anticipated final in Miami on Sunday.

Copa América crunch-time for surviving quartet

08-07-2024 11:05 Argentina versus Canada and Uruguay against Colombia – the Copa América is down to the final four with a pair of fascinating semi-finals.

Argentina into Copa América quarters after 1-0 win over Chile

26-06-2024 00:04 Lautaro Martínez gets a late winner for Argentina as the Albiceleste avenge famous Copa América final defeat to Chile and qualify for the quarter-finals.

Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Copa América torment

24-06-2024 20:28 Lionel Messi will return to the scene of one of the most disappointing moments in his stellar career when Argentina face Chile at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.

Messi, Di María ready for Copa clashes with Canada, Chile, Peru

18-06-2024 13:06 Canada, Chile and Peru – the challengers facing Argentina in Group A of the first stage of the Copa América.

Messi spearheads Argentina's Copa América defence

15-06-2024 21:24 World champions Argentina will defend their continental title in a new edition of the Copa América next week.

Thrilling start as Argentina's top flight kicks off (again)

17-05-2024 11:28 There was certainly no shortage of goals in this first round of Liga Profesional fixtures.

by Dan Edwards

River Plate secure qualification for 2025 Club World Cup

15-05-2024 15:57 Qualification for Copa Libertadores last 16 secures place at 2025 tournament in United States and a US$40-million windfall; River’s former manager Marcelo Gallardo sacked by Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad – is he off to Italy?

by James Grainger

Messi effect propels Copa América tickets in Miami over US$8,000

22-02-2024 21:17 Tickets to watch Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champions Argentina play against Peru in Miami are already going for as much as US$8,400 plus fees.

Buenos Aires to host Copa Libertadores 2024 final

13-02-2024 15:13 AFA confirms that final of Copa Libertadores 2024 will be played in Buenos Aires, though association doesn't confirm which stadium will host event.

Scaloni confirms he will stay on as national team coach

24-01-2024 17:40 National team coach Lionel Scaloni confirms will be stay on until the upcoming Copa América tournament in the United States.

Rosario Central crowned Copa champs after 1-0 win over Platense

17-12-2023 09:53 A stunning individual goal from Maximiliano Lovera secured Rosario Central a 1-0 win over Platense on Saturday and the Copa de la Liga 2023 title.