COPA LIBERTADORES River need a miracle after Libertadores humbling 25-10-2024 09:58 Tuesday's disaster in the Estadio Mineirão demonstrated the scale of the task ahead for Marcelo Gallardo. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES River's Monumental stadium to host Copa Libertadores 2024 final 05-10-2024 09:02 Iconic stadium in Buenos Aires selected as venue for Copa Libertadores final, the region's most important club football competition.
FOOTBALL 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
FOOTBALL 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.
COPA CONTROVERSY France unhappy with insults from Argentina Copa América winners 16-07-2024 10:50 French Football Federation complains to FIFA about racist chants from members of Argentina's Copa América winning team.
Copa América 2024 Copa victory caps stunning run for Argentina’s golden generation 15-07-2024 15:46 The last three years have been ones to remember for this Argentina team and with this latest victory, they are surely the greatest that this football-addicted nation has ever seen. by Dan Edwards
STADIUM CHAOS 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.
downtown celebrations 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.
Copa América 2024 Copa América final win was dream farewell, says Di María 15-07-2024 09:10 "I dreamt it, that's why I said it was the last Copa América and it ended here," says Argentina winger Ángel Di María after Sunday's triumph.
Copa América 2024 Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph 15-07-2024 09:04 La Scaloneta followed up their 2021 Copa América title with the World Cup triumph a year later, and now they have successfully defended their Copa title again in the USA.
Copa América 2024 Champions! Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa América 15-07-2024 01:50 Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as defending champions Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa América crown.
Copa América 2024 Final 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.
Copa América 2024 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.
Copa América 2024 Argentina's old masters lead way to Copa América final 10-07-2024 15:04 Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María are enjoying every minute of what could be their international farewell. But thankfully, this Argentina team remains so resilient as to absorb almost any departure, even those two legends. by Dan Edwards
WAGER GONE WRONG Drake’s betting woes pile up as Argentina’s Messi sinks Canada 10-07-2024 11:01 Canada’s loss to Argentina in the Copa América semi-finals Tuesday night cost rappe Drake US$300,000.
Copa América 2024 Messi says he is enjoying his 'last battles' for Argentina 10-07-2024 08:49 Argentina skipper says he is enjoying his "last battles" with national team after finding the net in a 2-0 win over Canada in the Copa América semi-final.
Copa América 2024 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 2024 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.
Copa América 2024 'Dibu' Martínez recreates penalty heroics for Argentina against Ecuador 05-07-2024 00:26 Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals thanks to win on penalties over Ecuador after 1-1 draw; Goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez the hero once again after saving two spot-kicks after Lionel Messi had missed.
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.
Copa América 2024 No Messi, no problem as Argentina down Peru 30-06-2024 09:20 Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa América on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami.
Copa América 2024 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.
Copa América 2024 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.
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.
Copa América 2024 Just enjoy Messi and Di Maria while you can, urges Scaloni 20-06-2024 12:19 Lionel Scaloni urges compatriots to not worry about when Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María will hang up their boots and to instead just enjoy watching them play.
Copa América 2024 Messi takes centre stage again for Copa América 18-06-2024 21:11 Argentina have won the Copa América 15 times but only once, in 2021, during the Lionel Messi era. The Albiceleste get the tournament underway on Thursday.
Football: Copa América 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.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 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.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup 13-06-2024 09:19 It's official: Lionel Messi won't be representing Argentina at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
International football Di María on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0 10-06-2024 10:10 Ángel Di María scores only goal of the game as Argentina warm up for the defence of their Copa América crown with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ecuador in Chicago.
Football Countdown to Argentina's Copa América defence begins 07-06-2024 16:58 After four games no fewer than four teams sit at the top of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, but in Argentina, all eyes are about to switch to Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina 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
FOOTBALL 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
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Copa de la Liga deals up surprise Vélez-Estudiantes final 02-05-2024 19:42 Vélez Sarsfield and Estudiantes will be gunning for the title in Sunday’s final, a match-up that cannot fail to evoke memories of the sides’ most recent glory days over a decade ago by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Copa de la Liga Profesional qualification goes down to the wire 11-04-2024 21:58 Conceived in 2019 as a hybrid stopgap to plug a few holes in the fixture schedule, the Copa de la Liga Profesional has taken on its own life as a worthy tournament in its own right. by Dan Edwards
SEASON PREVIEW Agüero confident Tevez can spring a surprise with Independiente 27-01-2024 09:25 Ex-Independiente star believes the unpredictable nature of domestic football in Argentina opens the door for Carlos Tevez's side. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Copa de la Liga Profesional returns – and anything could happen 27-01-2024 09:22 As we saw last year, the format of Argentina’s Copa de la Liga Profesional owes itself to the odd surprise. Forecasting what could happen is a fool’s game – and so here are some predictions. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA 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.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Platense, Rosario Central head to scorching Santiago del Estero for final 14-12-2023 15:11 Santiago del Estero possesses a fantastic-looking, shiny new stadium, and it is in the Madre de Ciudades that the unlikely duo of Platense and Rosario Central face off in the final of the Copa de la Liga this Saturday. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Boca head to Brazil seeking Copa Libertadores glory 01-11-2023 23:36 Argentina’s plan for world domination returns to the Estádio do Maracanã, where Boca Juniors are preparing for a Copa Libertadores final showdown against Fluminense. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras on penalties to reach Libertadores final 06-10-2023 11:29 Goalkeeper Sergio Romero was the hero as Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras 4-2 on penalties to set up a clash with Brazilian club Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final.
COPA LIBERTADORES Stars deliver as 10-man Boca edge through to Libertadores final 06-10-2023 11:23 What is this Boca Juniors team? One that never, ever says die – and one you most definitely do not want to tangle with from the penalty spot. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Cancel your plans... Argentina's famous 'Round of Clásicos' is back 28-09-2023 08:20 Footballing rivals go head-to-head in the famous ‘Round of Clásicos,’ an invention that ranks right alongside the ballpoint pen, heart transplants and Lionel Messi in the pantheon of great Argentine gifts to the world. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Buckle up, this relegation dogfight is going to be one wild ride 20-09-2023 23:21 Argentina’s relegation battle is becoming a dizzying roller-coaster ride, week by week. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL A look at Argentina’s Copa Libertadores last-16 competitors 07-07-2023 06:53 Yes, if Boca and River both win all three of their next ties they will meet in the final; and yes, it would be in the Maracaná, but there are plenty of other hopefuls still in the competition – not least Argentinos and Racing. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL In a rush to the not-too distant future 15-06-2023 13:48 Martín Demichelis has River Plate on an imperious path to title, but there’s no rest for anyone in modern football – everyone keeps looking ahead. by Dan Edwards
Copa Sudamericana CONMEBOL opens investigation after racist chanting in Argentina 25-05-2023 00:39 South American football's governing body opens probe into alleged racist chanting against Colombia international Hugo Rodallega by Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata fans in the Copa Sudamericana.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca find relief in Libertadores, River recreate domestic form 19-04-2023 23:45 Victory places Boca's Libertadores quest back on track, but the Xeneize were not the only team in desperate need of a win this week. by Dan Edwards
Qatar 2022 World Cup Lionel Scaloni on cusp of joining World Cup coaching greats 15-12-2022 15:12 Argentina's coach and leader of La Scaloneta is quick to downplay comparisons with the country's finest coaches of the past, including César Luis Menotti, Carlos Bilardo and Alejandro Sabella, who led the national side to the 2014 final.