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2024 Copa América to be held in the United States

27-01-2023 13:40 Copa América 2024 will be held in the United States and feature 10 teams from South America's CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region.

Supercopa goes global as Racing see off Boca in UAE

27-01-2023 10:37 Fans from Argentina, the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East travel to Al Ain for Supercopa final; Racing emerge triumphant after seeing off Boca 2-1 in extra time.

by Xander Christou

Pre-season fails to ignite despite euphoria of World Cup win

13-01-2023 13:21 There are still two weeks to go before the Liga Profesional kicks off again, but the first sneak look at the upcoming Liga Profesional de Fútbol was about as sobering as they get.

by Dan Edwards

What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2023

07-01-2023 22:48 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in the next 12 months.

by Dan Edwards

Brazilian football legend Pelé has died, confirms family

29-12-2022 16:18 Brazilian football icon Pelé – widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the 'beautiful game' – has died at the age of 82, after battling kidney problems and colon cancer.

AFA confident Scaloni will stay on as national team coach

26-12-2022 22:13 "Lionel Scaloni is the coach of the Argentina national team and we are both men of our word," says AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia.

Messi, Scaloni and the arduous reconstruction of ‘La Selección’

23-12-2022 15:21 Off the pitch Messi showed the leadership, passion, and even aggression that Argentines have always asked of him. He has finally become a prophet in his homeland.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

French minister brands Argentina 'vulgar and inelegant winners'

23-12-2022 09:27 French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra accuses Argentina's footballers of being "inelegant winners" and "vulgar" for mocking her country's star Kylian Mbappé on their victory parade.

Reports: Lionel Messi 'verbally' agrees to stay at PSG

22-12-2022 02:12 Le Parisian and RMC Sport claim Lionel Messi will sit down with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi when he returns after his World Cup break.

CONMEBOL rewards Argentina, looks ahead to 2030 World Cup

21-12-2022 14:21 World Cup champions Argentina awarded US$10 million in prize money by regional football federation.

Heroes' welcome for Albiceleste players and staff upon arrival at Ezeiza

20-12-2022 08:51 Argentina's World Cup winners were given a heroes' welcome after returning home from Qatar and arriving at Ezeiza; Players due to rest before departing at midday for parade from AFA headquarters to Buenos Aires' famous Obelisk landmark.

Rosario celebrates its native sons, Messi and Di María

19-12-2022 16:45 Rosario erupts in celebration as Argentina once again lifts the World Cup trophy after a 36-year wait, with natives Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María starring in the epic victory over France.

Argentina prepares to welcome home its World Cup winners

19-12-2022 08:47 Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them home on Monday and catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy.

Bedlam in Buenos Aires as fans swamp Obelisk for World Cup celebrations

19-12-2022 00:11 Not even the widest avenue in the world was not enough to contain the flood of fans who headed for Buenos Aires' famous Obelisk in the aftermath of Argentina's epic World Cup win in Qatar.

Suffering Argentines explode with joy at 'epic' World Cup win

18-12-2022 19:34 Watching the World Cup final and dreaming about winning it has been a much needed exercise in escapism for citizens of a country that has suffered years of economic turmoil due to spiralling inflation.

Skipper can decide World Cup future, says Lionel Scaloni

18-12-2022 19:25 "If he wants to keep playing, he will be with us," declares Argentina coach after penalty shoot-out victory over France.

Messi crowns career as Argentina beat France on penalties

18-12-2022 15:31 Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages.

CHAMPIONS: Argentina defeat France to win third World Cup

18-12-2022 14:59 The Albiceleste are the champions of the world! Penalty shoot-out win after thrilling 3-3 draw with France secures Argentina third World Cup!

World Cup 'spider' man Álvarez, the pride of Calchín

17-12-2022 13:23 Julián Álvarez has been a revelation in Qatar but back in his tiny home village of Calchín is celebrated for his humility and hailed as a "hero" and "ambassador."

Messi targets World Cup glory against Mbappé's France

17-12-2022 10:49 Argentina and France are both aiming to win the trophy for the third time, with Les Bleus returning to the final four years after their triumph in Moscow.