OLYMPICS Chaos, crowd trouble as Morocco beat Argentina 24-07-2024 16:11 Projectiles including bottles and plastic cups rained down from the stands and several spectators entered the pitch.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Argentina’s Olympic medal hopes likely to depend on traditional team sports 19-07-2024 09:39 Argentina Olympic medal hopes are likely to depend on traditional team sports at the upcoming Paris 2024 Games, with chances of success in men’s football, rugby sevens and field hockey.
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.
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 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.
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.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Four World Cup winners in Argentina's football team for Olympics 03-07-2024 10:06 Albiceleste youth coach Javier Mascherano names four World Cup winners – Gerónimo Rulli, Nicolás Otamendi, Julián Álvarez and Thiago Almada – in his 18-man squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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.
Football in Argentina Clubs ready their wallets as Liga Profesional de Fútbol pauses 14-06-2024 12:30 Last call for league football before Copa América kicks off – let transfer silly season begin! by Dan Edwards
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.
FOOTBALL Messi expects Inter Miami to be his final club 12-06-2024 14:40 Lionel Messi says he expects Inter Miami to be the club where he closes his legendary playing career.
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 Football isn’t always a young man’s game 31-05-2024 13:27 Racing Club’s Gustavo Costas is overseeing a fine run of form at his beloved boyhood club and his formula is working like a charm. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Maradona's heirs fail to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale 30-05-2024 15:19 Maradona's heirs lose legal bid to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Trial of Maradona’s medical team postponed until October 29-05-2024 21:32 Court postpones trial into 2020 death of Diego Armando Maradona, originally scheduled for next week, until October 1.
NATIONAL WOMEN’S TEAM ‘Injustice’: Three players quit Argentina’s women’s team over conditions 28-05-2024 10:20 Three footballers from Argentina's national women's team say they will refuse to play in two upcoming friendly matches to express dissatisfaction at the treatment they receive while representing their country.
HOOLIGAN VIOLENCE Fan violence rears up in Mendoza, forces suspension of match 27-05-2024 12:34 Crowd disturbances force suspension of a top-flight match between Godoy Cruz and San Lorenzo.
NEW WONDERKID IN THE MAKING? 14-year-old becomes youngest player to debut in Argentine football 17-05-2024 14:35 Teenager Mateo Apolonio makes his debut for Deportivo Riestra at just 14 years and 29 days old, breaking professional record held by Sergio Agüero.
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
César Luis Menotti (1938-2024) ‘El Flaco’ left an indelible mark on Argentine football 07-05-2024 16:48 César Luis Menotti will be forever associated with football and the nation he took to the top of the world, in the most difficult of circumstances. by Dan Edwards
CRIME & SECURITY Crime deterring return of South American footballers 07-05-2024 13:19 Insecurity in Latin America often discourages local football stars who want to return to their roots as they reach the end of their careers.
OBITUARY Former World Cup winning coach César Luis Menotti dies at 85 05-05-2024 18:42 César Luis Menotti, the endearing football romantic who led the Albiceleste to first World Cup triumph in 1978, has died at the age of 85.
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 Superclásico victory boosts Boca’s Copa hopes 25-04-2024 20:16 Boca's 3-2 victory over rivals River was a vindication of the work Diego Martínez has put in to whip the Xeneize into shape since taking over as coach. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Bye bye TV Pública: Telefe to broadcast Albiceleste's matches in Argentina 25-04-2024 15:18 Argentina's state television network will no longer be in charge of broadcasting national football team matches.
death of emiliano sala Football club puts losses at 120 million euros in dispute over striker's death 22-04-2024 14:09 Cardiff City files complaint in French court claiming losses of more than 120 million euros following dispute with Nantes over Emiliano Sala's death in a plane crash five years ago.
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