COPA LIBERTADORES Copa Libertadores opens group phase in typically explosive fashion 03-04-2025 00:16 It's likely too early to tell, but are we witnessing a changing of the guard in South American football? by Dan Edwards
death of diego maradona Maradona trial: No alcohol or drugs in star's blood when he died 02-04-2025 18:10 Diego Maradona had no alcohol or recreational drugs in his blood when he died, despite his history of substance abuse, an expert witness testifies during trial.
International football Rout of Brazil shows 2026 World Cup hopes are very much alive 28-03-2025 12:39 Tuesday's showing against Brazil, in particular, was as strong a statement of intent from Lionel Scaloni’s side as one could wish to envision. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL At present, the Albiceleste are unstoppable – even without Messi 27-03-2025 16:10 Why Argentina is doing well without superstar skipper Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni is doing everything right.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina thrash Brazil, clinch 2026 World Cup qualification 25-03-2025 22:35 Goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister and Giovani Simeone secure a convincing 3-1 win over Brazil as Albiceleste becomes first South American side to book its place at the World Cup 2026.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina on brink after Almada strike sinks Uruguay 22-03-2025 08:47 Win means Argentina can become first team from region to book a place at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
death of diego maradona Maradona trial: Star's room was ‘very dirty,’ says doctor 21-03-2025 11:47 Details of star's death emerges during trial; Doctor who saw Maradona after death says medical team was attempting to resuscitate a body that had long been dead.
POLITICS Unions, movements ready to confront Milei government 19-03-2025 16:23 Brutal police crackdown at pension protest in Buenos Aires has united labour and social organisations, who are increasingly willing to show their discontent with the government.
PENSION PROTEST Political football: In defence of Argentina's forgotten pensioners 18-03-2025 17:54 The football fans who marched Wednesday in Buenos Aires with pensioners were accused of being "destabilisers" by the Argentine government, but they have managed to unite social discontent into an unexpected opposition without leadership.
WORLD CUP Messi injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place 17-03-2025 17:06 Forward and top-scorer Lionel Messi was ruled out for Argentina’s World Cup Qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay after sustaining an injury this week.
International football Will Lionel Messi's last dance be the World Cup 2026? 17-03-2025 09:32 Argentina eyes 2026 World Cup qualification, but will Lionel Messi be leading the side out on the pitch?
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Violence and institutional informality 15-03-2025 07:29 There are serious questions as to what happened on the streets outside Congress, but it clearly helped to distract the attention away from what was going on inside Congress and in the troubled port city of Bahía Blanca. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Death of diego maradona Court dismisses two defence lawyers from trial into Maradona's death 13-03-2025 23:32 San Isidro court trying seven health professionals for the death of Diego Maradona removes two lawyers of one of the defendants from the case over potential conflict of interest.
VIOLENT PROTEST Journalist in critical condition after violent anti-Milei protest 13-03-2025 14:48 Police have released 114 of the 124 individuals arrested at Wednesday's pensioners protest outside Congress; Severely injured photojournalist Pablo Grillo recovers from a "life-saving" surgery after being shot by a projectile in the head.
CLASHES WITH SECURITY FORCES More than 120 detained, 20 injured as pensions protest turns violent 13-03-2025 01:54 Protesting pensioners joined by football supporters for anti-austerity demonstration; Security forces clash with hooligans; 124 detained and at least 20 injured in one of the most violent demonstrations against Milei’s austerity measures. by Zella Milfred
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Football fans put rivalries aside to stand up for pensioners 13-03-2025 00:39 As this week’s protest against President Javier Milei's government proves, supporters are willing to put aside their differences to fight a perceived injustice. by Dan Edwards
POLITICS & ECONOMY Milei faces fresh protest from football club fans over austerity 13-03-2025 00:25 Weekly protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity against pensioners takes aggressive turn.
death of diego maradona Residents in ‘Barrio de Dios’ want justice for Maradona's death 12-03-2025 22:40 In La Paternal, the neighbourhood where Diego Maradona took his first professional steps as a footballer, residents want justice for their fallen idol.
MARADONA TRIAL Maradona medics on trial for 'horror theatre' of his death 11-03-2025 17:19 Four years after Diego Maradona's death, supporters chanted outside the trial of seven health professionals Tuesday to determine their responsibilities in what the prosecutor called the "horror theatre" of the legendary football player's final days.
MARADONA TRIAL Maradona medical team on trial four years after icon's death 11-03-2025 09:58 The multi-month trial begins Tuesday in San Isidro accusing seven of Maradona's medical caregivers for criminal negligence over the football legend's death.
Football in Argentina Vélez Sarsfield: From success to staggering slump 08-03-2025 06:00 The reigning Liga Profesional champions are sinking without a trace in 2025 with little sign of respite on the horizon for now. by Dan Edwards
MARADONA TRIAL Trial of Maradona's medics begins four years after death 07-03-2025 12:00 Beginning Tuesday, more than 100 witnesses will testify in a trial against Diego Maradona's former neurosurgeon, psychologist, and medical professionals accused of "deficient" health treatment.
Football in Argentina Gago on ropes after Boca's stinging Libertadores defeat 28-02-2025 09:30 Not only will there be no Libertadores for Boca this year, there will be no Sudamericana either. Tuesday’s humbling and historic defeat to Alianza Lima will take some getting over. by Dan Edwards
SHOCK THERAPY Milei’s strong peso revives domestic football with million-dollar contracts 25-02-2025 15:35 President’s peso policy has domestic clubs spending big; More than two dozen players now make US$1 million or more a year.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Just what is going on with Estudiantes and Foster Gillett? 14-02-2025 13:30 After a January of reckless spending, serious doubts have emerged over US businessman Foster Gillett's economic dealings, raising questions about just what exactly is going on with their shadowy financier. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Unbeaten Independiente desperate to end long dry spell 07-02-2025 09:40 More than two decades have passed since Independiente were last crowned champions of Argentina. Will 2025 be their year of redemption? by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Time will tell if money talks in top flight 30-01-2025 23:38 One of the joys of this league, after all, is its ability to constantly surprise us. by Dan Edwards
Liga Profesional de Fútbol New season, more teams, new stars, same dream 24-01-2025 06:40 After a lively start to the transfer window in Argentina, there’s certainly no shortage of contenders for this year’s title(s). by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA World champions, big names sign up for Argentina’s top flight 22-01-2025 14:45 New footballing season set to kick off with 30 teams battling it out for glory.
Football in Argentina Summer football has forsaken its spiritual home 17-01-2025 11:54 (Disclaimer: The following column is full of unabated nostalgia and old-man-yells-at-cloud aimless ranting. When asked for an explanation, the author professed that it is very hot in Buenos Aires right now and that has him in a foul mood. For actual up-to-date information, please consult elsewhere in today's newspaper) by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Estudiantes embark on spending spree with US billionaire’s support 09-01-2025 21:23 Estudiantes have arrived to shake up the hornets’ nest with a series of audacious transfer bids, bankrolled by billionaire US national Foster Gillett, in a financial offensive which has dragged the conflict around private ownership of clubs back onto the agenda. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Bullrich warns U-20 football team ‘could get kidnapped’ in Venezuela 08-01-2025 17:41 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich calls on CONMEBOL to strip hosts Venezuela of the tournament and says Argentina won’t send under-20 football team due to “kidnapping” fears.
2025 – YEAR IN PREVIEW What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2025 03-01-2025 07:59 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in the next 12 months. by Dan Edwards
LIONEL'S WEALTH US$232 million – Lionel Messi reveals his real-estate assets 31-12-2024 08:49 Lionel Messi has carried out a listing of his real-estate properties, valuing the portfolio at 223 million euros (US$232 million).
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Vélez may have stumbled to finish line, but are worthy champions 18-12-2024 15:55 If ‘El Fortín’ can keep this side together and strengthen in the summer, they have a great chance of fighting for honours again in 2025. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Title joy for Vélez Sarsfield after decade-long drought 16-12-2024 07:44 Vélez Sarsfield crowned champions of the 2024 Liga Profesional de Fútbol after defeating title rivals Huracán 2-0 on the final day of the season.
Football in Argentina Tripartite showdown guarantees exciting end to gruelling season 13-12-2024 13:33 Not since 2014 have three teams reached the final day of the season with the chance to win the domestic title. Vélez Sarsfield, Talleres and Huracán are separated by just two points at the top for a showdown that promises drama. by Dan Edwards
International football 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.
THE MAGIC OF FOOTBALL Joy, ecstasy, relief – and so many tears 29-11-2024 12:00 The tens of thousands of Academia fans who travelled to Paraguay for the Copa Sudamericana final all had one singular goal: to see Racing Club win a continental crown for the first time since 1988. And our dream came true. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina top World Cup qualifying group – but are they running on fumes? 21-11-2024 17:36 If the Albiceleste, as some of the more hysterical sectors of the sporting press have begun to hint, is entering a crisis, it is an extremely curious kind of crisis. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina beat Peru in Buenos Aires as Uruguay hold Brazil 20-11-2024 10:40 Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Peru with a stunning Lautaro Martínez volley to remain top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings going into the New Year.
FOOTBALL Report: Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino leaving club for 'personal reasons' 19-11-2024 18:42 Ex-Mexico and Argentina manager Gerardo 'Tato' Martino set to resign as boss of Inter Miami due to personal reasons, leaving MLS side looking for a new coach for Lionel Messi and friends.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Paraguay's anti-Messi approach pays off with Argentina win 15-11-2024 14:36 Paraguay inflict a rare defeat on Lionel Scaloni's charges, giving their World Cup 2026 qualification hopes a huge boost. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina fall to defeat in Paraguay 15-11-2024 10:20 Argentina slump to a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay in Asunción, failing to capitalise on Lautaro Martínez's opener.
SCANDAL ON THE PITCH ‘Lack of respect’ – Outrage as influencer lines up for top-flight football match 13-11-2024 07:11 Deportivo Riestra draws ire of Argentina’s football community after selecting an influencer with no professional experience in its starting XI for a top-flight match.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Clubs or companies? Milei takes on football authorities 12-11-2024 21:18 Most football clubs In Argentina are non-profit civil associations controlled by the members, who pay a monthly fee and have voting rights. President Javier Milei, however, wants to open up the game to private capital.
Football violence Three sought over murders of Rosario Central football hooligans 11-11-2024 15:55 Police seeking three people in connection with murder of two key members of Rosario Central's 'barra brava' hooligan gang over the weekend.
Hooliganism strikes again Two Rosario Central fans killed as football violence again rears head 10-11-2024 17:26 Two fans shot dead after football match; Clashes outside Rosario Central’s stadium, with top hooligan gang leader killed.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Gustavo Costas gives soul to Argentina’s exhilarating spectacles 08-11-2024 00:45 Grizzled coach Gustavo Costas provides a connecting thread as Racing end three-decade drought to reach club's first continental decider in 32 years. by Dan Edwards
Homage to football legend Maradona's children unveil memorial site, foundation plans 01-11-2024 09:03 The 'M10 Memorial' is scheduled to open in 2025 in the tourist area of Puerto Madero, a few blocks from the Casa Rosada, and will be able to welcome one million visitors a year.