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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.

FOOTBALL

Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show

20-02-2024 13:16 Lionel Messi declares his absence in Hong Kong two weeks ago was due to injury.

Football

'El Tula,' Argentina's most famous football fan, dies at 83

07-02-2024 15:43 Carlos Pascual dies at the age of 83 after being hospitalised for past week. He received FIFA's “The Best” award on behalf of Argentina's fans after the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

FOOTBALL VIOLENCE

Two football fan deaths puts hooliganism back on agenda

07-02-2024 13:17 One fan stabbed to death during Chacarita Juniors-Deportivo Maipú match, another suffers same fate before Gimnasia Mendoza-Defensores del Belgrano clash.

VIOLENCE AT MARACANÃ

Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil

22-11-2023 12:52 Violence at the Maracanã as Brazilian police attack Argentina fans; Messi leads players off pitch in protest; Albiceleste goes on to win 1-0, breaking Brazil’s unbeaten qualifying run dating back to 1954.

CHAOS IN THE MARACANÃ

‘Always the same’ – Bittersweet win in Maracanã marred by ugly scenes

22-11-2023 12:10 National team coach Lionel Scaloni’s comments cast doubt over his future and delivered another twist in the tale to a stunning and shocking night in Rio de Janeiro.

by Dan Edwards

Swiftie Fever hits Argentina

Five months of camping pays off for dedicated Taylor Swift fans

09-11-2023 01:07 Thursday marks the beginning of Taylor Swift's three-night run of shows in Buenos Aires. For fans, some of whom have spent five months camping outside River Plate’s stadium, the day they’ve been waiting so long for has finally arrived.

by Andrea Puerto

Ticket prices

Rich fans only: South Americans grumble over cost to watch football

10-10-2023 14:44 Fútbol del pueblo? Not so much – watching the region’s stars play in the flesh has become inaccessible to most as ticket prices hit the roof.

CRIME & SECURITY

Argentine football marks 10 years without away fans at matches

11-06-2023 10:27 It's a decade since Lanús fan Javier Gerez was killed by a police officer outside a stadium in La Plata. Since then, no away supporters have been allowed at football matches in Argentina – but the violence and deaths haven’t ceased

by Claudio Gómez

ARGENTINA CAPTAIN DISCIPLINED

Messi says 'sorry' for Saudi trip after PSG suspension

05-05-2023 13:38 Lionel Messi has apologised to his teammates and Paris St Germain after being disciplined for an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

LEO'S NEXT DESTINATION?

Barça, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Rosario.. where next for Lionel Messi?

03-05-2023 23:43 Argentina captain set to depart Paris St Germain when his contract expires at the end of June and the race for his signature is heating up.

MESSI ON THE MOVE

PSG set for Messi divorce after suspending superstar

03-05-2023 13:09 Reports claim Lionel Messi's father has informed Paris St Germain that Argentine superstar will leave French side at the end of the season.

MESSI BOOED IN PARIS

Messi becomes a target for fan discontent in Paris

03-04-2023 14:37 A malaise has set in around Paris Saint-Germain, with a section of the club's support turning on Lionel Messi.

FOOTBALL

Argentina dominates FIFA's 'The Best' award ceremony

27-02-2023 21:56 Messi, Scaloni and 'Dibu' Martinez also pick up prizes, with even Argentina's legendary fanbase honoured with an award.

WORLD CUP FEVER

More than skin deep: Fans line up for World Cup tattoos

26-12-2022 15:32 Football fever continues to sweep Argentina, with fans and footballers alike inking themselves with images of Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina and football: five keys to a national passion

16-12-2022 20:02 Argentina's passion for football has been showcased in Qatar – here are five keys to understanding the country's almost unique relationship with the sport:

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina fans in Doha protest over World Cup final tickets

16-12-2022 11:29 Argentina fans staged a second day of demonstrations Friday outside a Doha hotel demanding that their country's national federation help them to get tickets for the World Cup final.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

La Albiceleste revel in 'home' support at World Cup

12-12-2022 11:19 Argentina's bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of travelling fans that have transformed each of their matches in Qatar into virtual home games.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Thousands in Bangladesh capital cheer Argentina's World Cup win

01-12-2022 08:55 As Argentina claimed its decisive 2-0 World Cup victory over Poland in Doha, thousands of fans were erupting in celebration in Bangladesh.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Fans at World Cup pay homage to Maradona with shirts and chants

24-11-2022 08:12 Fans at the World Cup have noisy plans for Friday's second anniversary of the death of Diego Maradona.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Welcome to Doha, Señor Messi

17-11-2022 10:49 Argentina fans – from all over the world – gather outside a university in Doha, trying to catch a glimpse of their heroes.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

'We have a lot of faith and hope' – Argentina fans dare to dream in Doha

07-11-2022 19:01 Fans start to arrive in Qatar ahead of 2022 World Cup – and optimism is running high that Lionel Messi could be lifting the trophy come December.