COURTS Four Vélez Sarsfield players suspended after sexual abuse allegations 08-03-2024 14:06 Four Vélez Sarsfield footballers sidelined after 24-year-old sports journalist accuses them of sexual abusing her at a hotel in Tucumán.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Tevez’s spat with Tapia shows consequences of AFA’s chaos 08-03-2024 11:23 Carlos Tevez declared open rebellion against Argentine football's reigning powers this week after seeing his Independiente side held against Barracas Central, in a match peppered with dubious refereeing decisions. by Dan Edwards
HISTORIC MEMORABILIA Messi's promised Barça contract, on a napkin, up for auction 05-03-2024 21:26 The serviette that served Lionel Messi's springboard to greatness at FC Barcelona is going up for auction – it is expected to raise more than US$600,000.
RUSH FOR TICKETS Messi effect propels Copa América tickets in Miami over US$8,000 22-02-2024 21:17 Tickets to watch Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champions Argentina play against Peru in Miami are already going for as much as US$8,400 plus fees.
International football Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies in Messi spat 22-02-2024 21:12 World champions will play El Salvador in Philadelphia on March 22 and Nigeria in Los Angeles four days later.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Superclásico takes centre-stage as derby weekend arrives in Argentina 22-02-2024 15:41 The weekend of clásicos is here and fans are licking their lips at the prospect of some tantalising clashes. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show 20-02-2024 13:16 Lionel Messi declares his absence in Hong Kong two weeks ago was due to injury.
FOOTBALL Miami expects trophies from Messi's first full season in MLS 19-02-2024 10:57 No MLS team has ever been able to draw on players of such pedigree and experience and with that comes the expectation for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
sports Messi's Inter Miami and Newell's Old Boys draw 1-1 in friendly 16-02-2024 08:56 Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi leads his side to a 1-1 home draw with his Argentine boyhood club, Newell's Old Boys.
Football 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
FOOTBALL Messi prepares Inter Miami for an emotional friendly against Newell's Old Boys 14-02-2024 11:00 After a chaotic Asian tour, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are returning to the United States for an emotional friendly match against Newell's Old Boys that's sure to raise the Argentine superstar's spirit.
FOOTBALL Buenos Aires to host Copa Libertadores 2024 final 13-02-2024 15:13 AFA confirms that final of Copa Libertadores 2024 will be played in Buenos Aires, though association doesn't confirm which stadium will host event.
FOOTBALL Argentina U23s knock Brazil out of Paris Olympics qualifying 11-02-2024 23:52 Argentina's U23 side defeat arch continental rivals Brazil on final day of the South American pre-Olympic tournament in Venezuela.
FOOTBALL Chinese cities pull Argentina matches after Messi no-show 10-02-2024 10:26 Argentina had announced a tour in China from March 18 to 26, during which it was to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing. But after Messi sat out a high-profile friendly between Inter Miami and a select XI in Hong Kong last week, sports bosses have cancelled the matches.
Messi in China Messi Hong Kong no-show sparks wave of outrage in China 09-02-2024 16:33 Lionel Messi's no-show at a match in Hong Kong has triggered a surge of online outrage in the city and in mainland China
Football Newell's, Godoy Cruz make perfect start to Copa de la Liga 09-02-2024 08:56 The nation's top teams are battling through the heat to complete three rounds of Copa de la Liga fixtures in little more than 10 days. by Dan Edwards
Football 'El Tula,' Argentina's most famous football fan, dies at 83 07-02-2024 15:43 Carlos Pascual dies at the age of 83 after being hospitalised for past week. He received FIFA's “The Best” award on behalf of Argentina's fans after the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
FOOTBALL VIOLENCE Two football fan deaths puts hooliganism back on agenda 07-02-2024 13:17 One fan stabbed to death during Chacarita Juniors-Deportivo Maipú match, another suffers same fate before Gimnasia Mendoza-Defensores del Belgrano clash.
Football River’s youth production line keeps churning out quality 01-02-2024 12:43 River's pre-season was dominated by the Claudio Echeverri saga, but another few gems – Franco Mastontuano, Agustín Ruberto and Ian Subiabre – seem to have rolled off the famous Millo assembly line. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Albiceleste line up friendly matches against African rivals in China 30-01-2024 19:18 Argentina's national football team will play two friendly matches in China, versus Nigeria and the Ivory Coast, AFA confirms.
SEASON PREVIEW Agüero confident Tevez can spring a surprise with Independiente 27-01-2024 09:25 Ex-Independiente star believes the unpredictable nature of domestic football in Argentina opens the door for Carlos Tevez's side. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Copa de la Liga Profesional returns – and anything could happen 27-01-2024 09:22 As we saw last year, the format of Argentina’s Copa de la Liga Profesional owes itself to the odd surprise. Forecasting what could happen is a fool’s game – and so here are some predictions. by Dan Edwards
SPORT & POLITICS Carlos Tevez voices support for Javier Milei’s government 19-01-2024 12:39 Independiente coach says he has “hope” for libertarian president and that this is “the way that can change something” for Argentina.
FOOTBALL 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
COMMUNITY Club Argentino de Fútbol: Nostalgic expats in Madrid found football club 17-01-2024 12:00 Club Argentino de Fútbol has two teams already playing in the Under-19 and first division and as you expect, they have truco tournaments, asado and plenty of passion for the light-blue-and-white. by Fernando Muñoz Pace
FOOTBALL Respect for Messi holds off rising stars to individual awards 15-01-2024 21:49 Respect for Lionel Messi from players, fans and journalists has forced the game's new stars – Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham – to wait another year for the big individual awards.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Boca wonderkid Barco heads to Brighton in US$10-million deal 12-01-2024 14:49 Nineteen-year-old left-footer wanted move to English Premier League side; Brighton had two bids rejected by Boca, who preferred that youngster’s release clause was paid up in full – meaning the Xeneize will miss out on share of future sale.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Familiar tale as football wonderkids are snapped up European clubs 11-01-2024 19:23 So far in January, much of the discussion has revolved around two budding stars who look set to be lost to Argentine football – Valentín Barco and Claudio Echeverri are on their way to Premier League. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL FOR SALE? Milei: Chelsea’s owners, ‘Arab clubs’ want to buy Argentina’s football clubs 09-01-2024 18:53 Argentina’s President Javier Milei says owners of Chelsea and “Arab clubs” are interested in purchasing local football clubs as he defends move to allow their privatisation.
MANGA After 43 years, creator blows full-time whistle on ‘Super Campeones’ 06-01-2024 17:06 Ceator of Japanese cartoon football hero Captain Tsubasa has announced that he is blowing the final whistle on the beloved series after a run of 43 years.
2024: THE YEAR IN PREVIEW What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2024 06-01-2024 07:40 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in the next 12 months. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Boca Juniors appoint Diego Martinez as new head coach 26-12-2023 15:26 Ex-Huracán coach Diego Martinez will take charge of the Xeneize on January 2, tasked with improving Boca’s fortunes after a poor campaign last season.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Boca election result is a victory for Riquelme and clubs nationwide 22-12-2023 13:47 Ibarra and Macri proceeded in a desperate campaign to link Boca’s legendary ex-playmaker with some sort of shadowy plot to construct the Xeneize as the last bastion of evil Kirchnerism. Their gambit backfired. by Dan Edwards
MILEI (AND MACRI) VERSUS AFA Milei moves to allow privatisation of Argentina’s football clubs 21-12-2023 15:40 AFA and sporting institutions ready to challenge libertarian leader’s move; President intends to let clubs “take it or leave it,” says official. by James Grainger
FOOTBALL Messi to face boyhood club Newell's Old Boys in friendly 19-12-2023 09:18 Lionel Messi is expected to line-up against his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys after the Argentine team agreed to a pre-season friendly game at Inter Miami in February.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Riquelme scores resounding victory over Macri in Boca Jnrs elections 18-12-2023 12:19 Playmaker turned club director Juan Román Riquelme sees off challenge from former president Mauricio Macri in crunch elections to decide future of Boca Juniors; Javier Milei booed by fans as he visits La Bombonera to cast vote.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Rosario Central crowned Copa champs after 1-0 win over Platense 17-12-2023 09:53 A stunning individual goal from Maximiliano Lovera secured Rosario Central a 1-0 win over Platense on Saturday and the Copa de la Liga 2023 title.
FOOTBALL AUCTION Six shirts worn by Messi at World Cup sell for US$7.8 million 14-12-2023 18:15 Six football shirts worn by Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have sold for US$7.8 million at auction.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Platense, Rosario Central head to scorching Santiago del Estero for final 14-12-2023 15:11 Santiago del Estero possesses a fantastic-looking, shiny new stadium, and it is in the Madre de Ciudades that the unlikely duo of Platense and Rosario Central face off in the final of the Copa de la Liga this Saturday. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Football briefly rears its head amid off-field scheming 08-12-2023 08:38 The action keeps on coming – the acrimonious battle for control of Boca remains in the spotlight, but Copa Liga play-offs and promotion clashes draw the eye back to the pitch. by Dan Edwards
COPA AMÉRICA DRAW Argentina to face old foe Chile in Copa América 08-12-2023 01:05 Argentina will face old foes Chile, Peru and either Canada and Trinidad & Tobago in the group stage of the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States this year.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Minnows Deportivo Riestra make it to top flight for first time 04-12-2023 14:04 Top-flight rookies Deportivo Riestra have been promoted to Argentina’s highest tier of professional football for the first time in their 92-year history.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Macri-Riquelme court stand-off can only harm Boca 02-12-2023 14:38 Clash of the titans delayed as Boca’s elections suspended by judge; Club’s VP cries foul and accuses ex-president of doing “great harm” to club’s supporters. by Dan Edwards
EXCLUSIVE ‘Carlitos has the courage’ – Agüero impressed by Tevez’s start at Independiente 02-12-2023 10:16 Ex-Rojo favourite Sergio Agüero says his former Argentina international teammate Carlos Tevez has “handled the pressure well” in his debut season in Avellaneda. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup 02-12-2023 09:49 "As long as I feel I'm well and can continue to contribute, I'm going to do it. Today all I'm thinking about is getting to the Copa America. After that, time will tell if I'm there or not," says Argentina skipper.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Tempers flare: Riquelme and Macri clash over Boca election 29-11-2023 15:24 Fight for the presidency of Boca Juniors between retired football star Juan Román Riquelme and former president of club and Argentina, Mauricio Macri, escalates as court suspends this weekend's election.
VIOLENCE AT MARACANÃ Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil 22-11-2023 12:52 Violence at the Maracanã as Brazilian police attack Argentina fans; Messi leads players off pitch in protest; Albiceleste goes on to win 1-0, breaking Brazil’s unbeaten qualifying run dating back to 1954.
SAY IT AIN'T SO! Lionel Scaloni casts doubt over his future with national team 22-11-2023 12:29 World Cup winning coach says "it's complicated to continue" in his role and that the side needs someone in charge who has the energy to take the team forward.
CHAOS IN THE MARACANÃ ‘Always the same’ – Bittersweet win in Maracanã marred by ugly scenes 22-11-2023 12:10 National team coach Lionel Scaloni’s comments cast doubt over his future and delivered another twist in the tale to a stunning and shocking night in Rio de Janeiro. by Dan Edwards
A PIECE OF HISTORY Messi's World Cup shirts could fetch US$10 million at auction 20-11-2023 11:26 A set of six match shirts that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign will be auctioned in December, Sotheby's announced Monday, estimating their value at more than US$10 million.