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FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

12-12-2024 13:37 Football’s world governing body also finalises plans for 2030 tournament, awarding one opening match of tournament to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in concession to CONMEBOL.

CLUB FOOTBALL

Messi's Inter Miami to play in FIFA's Club World Cup in 2025

20-10-2024 08:09 Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will feature in next year's expanded FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday.

Football & business

Miami football hub expands as FIFA's Infantino follows Messi to US

27-08-2024 09:49 FIFA is expanding in an upscale Miami enclave as its president relocates ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

FOOTBALL

Copa América champs Argentina to be investigated by FIFA over racist song

17-07-2024 12:12 Chelsea set to take disciplinary action against Enzo Fernández as row over chanting of racist and homophobic songs escalates.

STADIUM CHAOS

Copa América chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup

15-07-2024 15:10 Chaotic scenes at the Copa América final raise serious questions for the organisers of the 2026 World Cup.

Football

Argentina dare to dream of Olympic gold – will Messi be there too?

15-02-2024 15:38 Javier Masherano’s young side had to get to the Games in Paris first, and they did so in typically nail-biting fashion.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Argentina’s Olympian ambitions put pressure on Mascherano

19-01-2024 11:34 Javier Masherano’s Argentina U23 team begin the road to potential Olympic glory on Sunday when the side takes on Paraguay

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Respect for Messi holds off rising stars to individual awards

15-01-2024 21:49 Respect for Lionel Messi from players, fans and journalists has forced the game's new stars – Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham – to wait another year for the big individual awards.

WORLD CUP 2030

Why a football-crazy continent gets just three World Cup games

04-10-2023 18:23 In sports, where money talks, it’s hard for South America to compete.

FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

'Girls with balls' still sidelined in Argentine football

17-07-2023 17:34 In Argentina, a country obsessed with football and the proud holder of three World Cup titles, women have yet to be fully welcomed into the beautiful game.

FOOTBALL

Posh Miami enclave to become US football hub with FIFA, Messi set to move in

13-06-2023 09:43 Lionel Messi isn’t the only football powerhouse heading to Miami – FIFA, the organisers of the global game, are looking to lease property in the region ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Uruguay prepares to welcome home its Under-20 World Cup champions

12-06-2023 12:27 Uruguay crowned champions of FIFA U20 World Cup after defeating Italy 1-0 in Sunday's final at La Plata.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Critics swift to descend on Argentina’s youngsters – and their coach

01-06-2023 13:48 The dream is over for Argentina's young hopefuls. Coach Javier Mascherano is under fire, but beyond the hysteria, there were signs of promise in the Albiceleste's campaign.

by Dan Edwards

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Argentina eliminated: Nigeria knock out U-20 World Cup hosts

01-06-2023 01:11 Albiceleste youth side exits FIFIA Under-20 World Cup tournament at last-16 stage after 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in San Juan.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

U20 World Cup: Argentina top group after thrashing New Zealand 5-0

27-05-2023 09:57 Glorious goal from Luka Romero is the pick of the bunch as Argentina thrash New Zealand 5-0 to finish top of Group A at the FIFA U20 World Cup.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

The kids are alright

25-05-2023 00:51 The young Albiceleste and their coach still need to keep improving, particularly at the back, if they are to hold any hope of repeating the nation's past U-20 World Cup triumphs.

by Dan Edwards

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Anger over covered map at Argentina's Malvinas Argentinas stadium

25-05-2023 00:22 National and provincial governments at odds over covering up of Malvinas Islands insignia at Under-20 World Cup match in Mendoza.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

U20 World Cup: Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 and advance to last 16

23-05-2023 20:37 Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Guatemala in Santiago del Estero secures place in last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

U20 World Cup: Argentina secure narrow 2-1 win over Uzbekistan

21-05-2023 11:00 Argentina’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup campaign got off to a winning start on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Future stars line up at FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina

20-05-2023 10:46 Football’s top youngsters descend on Argentina as the FIFA Under-20 World Cup gets underway, with matches set to be staged at four stadiums across the country.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Scandal at U20 World Cup: Iraq accused of ‘abuse and vandalism’

20-05-2023 09:29 Buenos Aires Province Security Ministry forced to investigate after reports of alleged sexual abuse, vandalism and inappropriate behaviour at hotel in La Plata where members of Iraq’s youth team are staying for the tournament.

FIFA U20 WORLD CUP

Government creates US$50-million workaround for U-20 World Cup

19-05-2023 13:29 Just two days before the kick-off of the Under-20 World Cup, Argentina's government creates exceptional one-off exchange rate for the import of football equipment.

FIFAGATE CORRUPTION

Ex-banker who paid FIFA bribes avoids prison by aiding crackdown

12-05-2023 12:56 Argentine sports marketing executive Alejandro Burzaco, who admitted paying tens of millions of dollars in bribes to corrupt Latin American football officials, spared from prison after serving as star witness in FIFA-gate trial.

FOOTBALL

FIFA confirms Argentina as host of U20 World Cup

17-04-2023 17:29 Confirmation that Argentina will host the tournament in May and June arrives just hours after Economy Minister Sergio Massa says AFA has the government’s “financial backing” to stage youth football showcase.

FOOTBALL

Don't look now, but Argentina is taking over the world

06-04-2023 17:15 Not content to miss out on the upcoming Under-20 World Cup after a less than sterling qualifying display to kick off the year, Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia simply resolved to bring the entire tournament home.

by Dan Edwards

FIFAGATE CORRUPTION

Former Fox executive found guilty in FIFA bribery case

09-03-2023 23:34 Former executive with 21st Century Fox and Argentine sports marketing firm found guilty in New York of paying bribes to secure lucrative television rights to football officials.