News of final

Messi steps off-stage with a show to remember

09-10-2026 10:41 What a privilege to have seen the greatest player ever to practice this sport do what he loves so well, for so long.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

FIFA to probe Argentina over World Cup final ill-discipline, Malvinas banner

29-07-2026 18:25 FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against four Argentines and one Spaniard over incidents following World Cup final; AFA will also face probe over controversial Malvinas banner.

STAR IN HOT WATER

Rosalía's Argentine fans up in arms over alleged World Cup snub

24-07-2026 04:49 Fans try to flog their tickets for Spanish star's run of shows at Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires after musician shared social media post that was critical of Argentina's national football team.

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentines flood onto streets to salute team despite World Cup final defeat

19-07-2026 23:01 Fans across the country applaud the Albiceleste after the World Cup final loss to Spain, as tributes pour in for Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni.

WORLD CUP 2026

Domestic press laments Albiceleste defeat, hails end of an era

19-07-2026 22:35 Press reflects on Messi's emotional farewell and an uncertain future; Headlines focus on tears, farewell fears and the end of an era.

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi denied dream farewell as Argentina disappoint in World Cup final

19-07-2026 20:23 Skipper's dream of lifting the trophy again, four years after he inspired Argentina to victory in Qatar, ultimately proved too good to be true.

WORLD CUP 2026

Spain shatters Argentina's dream with 1-0 win in World Cup final

19-07-2026 20:19 Disappointment for Argentina and skipper Lionel Messi in World Cup final; Barcelona striker Ferran Torres lashes home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display and win Spain the World Cup.

WORLD CUP 2026

Lionel Scaloni on final defeat: Spain deserved to win World Cup

19-07-2026 20:11 Argentina coach casts doubt over his future after World Cup final loss, says his team must accept defeat with the same grace they showed when celebrating recent successes.

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final

17-07-2026 13:55 Holders Argentina are bidding to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, in what likely to be the final World Cup match of captain Lionel Messi's career.

WORLD CUP 2026

Hasta el final: What propels Argentina's comeback kings

17-07-2026 12:22 A string of dramatic comebacks and extra-time victories fuels confidence that the Albiceleste will fight until the very end – and succeed.

WORLD CUP 2026: FINAL

King Messi faces Prince Yamal in final with World Cup at stake

16-07-2026 17:14 Almost 20 years on from the famous photo that Argentina’s skipper took with football’s newest star when Lamine Yamal was just a baby, the two will go head-to-head with the World Cup trophy at stake.

WORLD CUP 2026: THE FINAL

Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final

16-07-2026 15:39 Nine years ago, Argentina's coach was just another former professional player pursuing a career in coaching, studying for his pro-licence on the outskirts of Madrid. His teacher on the course? Luis de la Fuente.

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Milei says won't attend World Cup final out of superstition

16-07-2026 15:29 British calls on FIFA to investigate after Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" after their victory over England.

WORLD CUP 2026

Selección's never-say-die spirit secures place in World Cup final

16-07-2026 00:04 Lautaro Martínez scores 92nd-minute winner as reigning champions Argentina pull off a sensational comeback over arch rivals England; Dramatic 2-1 victory sets up a final with European champions Spain and sends a nation onto the streets.

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final

15-07-2026 23:05 Argentina captain added another chapter to his astonishing career on Wednesday, inspiring his team to victory in their semi-final against England.

WORLD CUP 2026

Scaloni: Albiceleste smelt 'blood in water' in England win

15-07-2026 21:57 Coach said his team scented victory as England sat back after taking a 1-0 lead in their semi-final in Atlanta and went for broke to secure a deserved win.

WORLD CUP 2026

Lionel Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'

12-07-2026 11:38 "It is a football game and we will be playing against a very tough opponent. This is a football game and that's all," declares Argentina boss.

WORLD CUP 2026

England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final

12-07-2026 11:33 The Albiceleste and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlanta to keep alive their hopes of becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962.

WORLD CUP 2026 – PREVIEW

Argentina's 2022 World Cup winners recall ‘worst team talk in world’

03-06-2026 16:07 Argentina's players and coaching staff remember "the worst team talk in the world" – before the 2022 World Cup final against France.

Football in Argentina

Belgrano stun River Plate to win historic first league title

25-05-2026 05:59 Belgrano came from behind to beat River Plate, clinching the Apertura title and securing the first top-flight crown in the club’s 121-year history.

Football in Argentina

Belgrano chase history for Córdoba as River Plate revisit old wounds

22-05-2026 14:02 Belgrano will walk out at the beautiful Estadio Mario Kempes on Sunday hoping to become the first league champions in Córdoba Province's history – River Plate stand in their way.

by Dan Edwards

50th anniversary of 1976 coup

Videla’s confession: Reconstructing the dictatorship

22-03-2026 00:01 Published in 2012, 'Disposición Final' features an extended interview with military junta leader and former de facto president Jorge Rafael Videla. To mark the 50th anniversary of the coup d’état that brought him to power, we run a translated extract from Ceferino Reato’s historic non-fiction book.

by Ceferino Reato

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Independiente Rivadavia win first-ever Copa Argentina title in dramatic final

06-11-2025 16:16 Mendoza side overcome two red cards and a last-minute equaliser from Argentinos Juniors to see off rivals 5-3 on penalties after 2-2 draw in normal time; First-ever Copa Argentina for Independiente Rivadavia, who will compete in next year’s Copa Libertadores.

Death of Pope Francis

A 'discreet death': Vatican recounts Pope's last hours

22-04-2025 09:35 What we know about the circumstances surrounding the Argentine pontiff's death and what is to follow.

Death of Pope Francis

Pope pushed himself, knew he 'did not have long left' – Vatican source

21-04-2025 16:45 Weakened by five weeks battling double pneumonia in hospital, some in the Vatican suspect the 88-year-old pontiff knew that his strength was abandoning him.