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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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 winners Argentina move up to second place in FIFA rankings

22-12-2022 09:31 World Cup winners Argentina have risen to second in the FIFA rankings with quarter-finalists Brazil still top.

Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup final eight

03-12-2022 18:21 Albiceleste captain strikes to keep the nation's dream alive; Team will play the Netherlands in quarter-final matchup.

Argentina greats pay tribute to Maradona on anniversary of death

25-11-2022 09:23 Football greats set off a day of World Cup tributes to the "immortal" Diego Maradona on the second anniversary of late superstar's death.

Scaloni grapples with selection dilemmas for Mexico clash

24-11-2022 10:47 “There's nothing left to do but get up. We're going to get up, keep our heads up and win both games," said the 44-year-old coach, the youngest of the 32 national team coaches at Qatar 2022.

Lionel Scaloni: from Pujato's naughty kid to Argentina's national coach

17-11-2022 13:34 "He was born with a ball. Instead of a pillow, he slept with a ball," says Alberto 'Beto' Gianfelici, who knew the Albiceleste boss from a very young age at the Sportivo Matienzo club in Pujato.

Indian drums, Argentina fans greet Messi's arrival for World Cup

17-11-2022 13:03 A crowd of more than 500, split evenly between Argentina's Indian fans and those from the South American country, waited until nearly 4:00 am for the arrival of their football heroes.