GRACIAS LEO! THANK YOU! Messi bags a brace, enjoys last World Cup qualifier to fullest Today 00:22 On a night of tears, standing ovations and plenty of joy, in his final South American qualifier, Argentina’s No. 10 Lionel Messi bags two in a 3-0 victory over Venezuela.
Football violence Independiente disqualified from Copa Sudamericana over stadium brawl Yesterday 21:43 Argentine side must also play its next 14 matches in CONMEBOL tournaments without its fans and pay a US$250,000 fine.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Violence has no place in football, but clubs have responsibility 28-08-2025 13:42 The disgraceful scenes during and after Independiente's aborted Copa Sudamericana clash against Universidad de Chile have brought both clubs and football in South America into severe disrepute. by Dan Edwards
Chainsaw hits football Fútbol para pocos: Milei decides 2026 World Cup won’t be on public TV 27-08-2025 13:45 For the first time in 52 years, Argentina’s government has confirmed that it will not be buying the broadcasting rights to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada and broadcasting it free-to-air. The move – which saves an estimated US$7 million – forms part of austerity for state media.
Hooligan violence Detained Chileans freed two days after football fan brawl in Argentina 22-08-2025 17:24 Authorities releases 104 Chileans detained following a bloody brawl that erupted during Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
IN FOCUS Why fan violence still sullies Latin American football 21-08-2025 19:20 From Mexico to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Ecuador, stadium violence continues to mar the beautiful game in football-mad Latin America.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Racing and Vélez leave fans singing in the rain 21-08-2025 19:04 Two sides battle through the wind and puddles to set up a mouth-watering Copa Libertadores quarter-final tie. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL VIOLENCE Blame game begins after fan violence at continental cup tie 21-08-2025 15:19 More than 100 arrests, serious injuries and a diplomatic fallout in the wake of hooligan brawl at Independiente’s Copa Sudamericana clash with Universidad de Chile; Authorities play blame game as Chile, FIFA, CONMEBOL condemns violence.
FOOTBALL VIOLENCE Football game ends in violence as Argentines clash with Chileans 21-08-2025 14:28 Reports of injuries Wednesday night varied from more than a hundred to dozens at the Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente of Argentina and Universidad de Chile.
Hooliganism in stadiums Ten hurt, 90 arrested as match abandoned amid football fan violence 21-08-2025 08:40 Ninety arrests and 10 people injured amid violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana match involving Independiente and Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Argentina's football transfer market enjoys new spring 20-08-2025 18:24 In the last five years, the Liga Profesional de Fútbol has seen exponential growth in spending on transfers: from US$11.5 million in 2020 to US$120 million in 2024.
RECORD-BREAKER Brazilian goalkeeper Fábio claims world record for most football matches 20-08-2025 08:51 Brazilian goalie Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel claims to have made his 1,391st competitive appearance in men's football – a world record.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Angola civic groups urge Argentina, Messi to scrap football friendly 19-08-2025 16:06 Argentina and Lionel Messi urged to scrap planning for friendly match in Luanda with Angola after 30 people were killed in protests.
Football in Argentina Is Marcos Rojo a problem or solution for Racing? 15-08-2025 12:46 La Academia are in desperate need of calm heads and a new system to compensate for the loss of Maxi Salas. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Franco Mastantuono tells Read Madrid fans: ‘I will give everything for this shirt’ 14-08-2025 12:34 Exciting attacking midfielder is formally unveiled as a new Real Madrid player on his 18th birthday, completing his record-breaking transfer from boyhood club River Plate.
FOOTBALL Cristian 'Cuti' Romero named Spurs captain, replacing Son 13-08-2025 11:01 Argentine centre-half will lead his side out when Tottenham take on European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
COURTS: DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA Judges in new Maradona trial reject request to step aside 07-08-2025 16:02 The new court hearing the case into the death of Diego Maradona rejects defence request for two judges to be removed.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca’s horror story nightmare 07-08-2025 15:47 Things could not look bleaker for Boca Juniors at the moment but the malaise does seem to exceed Miguel Ángel Russo or any one coach. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Di María's rapturous return pick of Clausura opening weekend 16-07-2025 09:31 There is no respect for rank around the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Even World Cup winners with extremely distinguished careers are not exempt from getting their bones rattled from time to time. And Di María would not have it any other way. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Atlético Madrid agree deal for Albiceleste international Thiago Almada 15-07-2025 18:05 Spanish football club Atlético Madrid announced Tuesday an agreement with Brazilian outfit Botafogo to sign 2022 World Cup winner Thiago Almada.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Paredes ‘returns home’ to Boca and packed Bombonera 11-07-2025 12:38 World Cup winning midfielder stunned by fan turnout as he formalises return to Boca Juniors.
Football in Argentina Clausura kick-off: Potential for surprises and upsets sky high 11-07-2025 10:00 As the second half of the top flight gets underway with a second title on the line, there are two teams – at least – under immense pressure to topple reigning champions Platense. by Dan Edwards
International football Albiceleste #1: Argentina remains top of FIFA rankings 10-07-2025 12:51 Argentina remains the highest-ranked national football team in the worldm, according to FIFA.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Boca fans called to La Bombonera for Paredes’ coming home party 09-07-2025 08:32 "Thursday, 6pm, La Bombonera," read a message on the club’s official X account posted Tuesday.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Emotional Di María finally returns to Rosario Central 07-07-2025 22:11 “This is more than I ever dreamed of” – Argentina’s World Cup hero breaks down in tears as he rejoins his boyhood club after 18 seasons in Europe.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS River rile rivals by breaking bank for Racing’s Maxi Salas 04-07-2025 07:15 Release clauses have long been understood to have a merely symbolic value in Argentina, an upper limit to negotiate for a player without forcing the seller’s hand – executing it is considered a breach of ethics and the unwritten code. by Dan Edwards
FIFA CORRUPTION CASE Convictions in FIFA corruption case reinstated, rules court 03-07-2025 14:32 United States appeals court reinstates convictions of former Fox broadcasting executive and Argentine sports-marketing firm Full Play involved in the FIFA corruption scandal.
DISCRIMINATION 'Discrimination': AFA slams 'anti-Semitic acts' by fans of All Boys 01-07-2025 09:55 Argentine football's governing body condemns "anti-Semitic" acts by fans of All Boys ahead of their match with Atlanta.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca's best efforts fall well short of expectations 26-06-2025 19:14 Boca’s boisterous fans deserve better than this current crop. As has so often been the case with the Xeneize, hope turned to despair and ridicule in the blink of an eye. by Dan Edwards
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Inter down nine-man River to advance in 'Battle of Seattle' 26-06-2025 00:29 Lucas Martínez Quarta and Gonzalo Montiel sent off as River Plate lose 2-0 to Inter Milan in Seattle; Argentina's two representatives at FIFA tournament both fall at first hurdle.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Another frustrating low for Boca Juniors at Club World Cup 25-06-2025 15:53 Embarrassment and frustration at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States as Boca’s campaign ends early by being held by semi-professional side Auckland City.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Boca held by amateurs Auckland City, out of Club World Cup 24-06-2025 22:44 Xeneize eliminated from FIFA Clup World Cup after failing to beat amateur side Auckland City.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP River Plate frustrated by Monterrey in 0-0 stalemate 22-06-2025 09:26 Poor finishing and a strong goalkeeper by an ex-Boca goalkeeper denies River Plate in Pasadena; Scoreless draw sets up showdown against Inter next Wednesday.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP LatAm teams lay down the gauntlet to Europe at Club World Cup 21-06-2025 22:42 If anyone is going to stop a European side winning FIFA's new 32-team competition, it will be a club from South America.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach Club World Cup last 16 21-06-2025 00:20 Tenacious Boca Juniors side goes down 2-1 to Bayern Munch in Miami; Fantastic Miguel Merentiel breakaway strike put Xeneize back in game after Harry Kane's opener, but Michael Olise strikes winner
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup 19-06-2025 21:46 Trademark free kick from the Argentine superstar delivers Inter Miami a shock 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP South American giants ignite Club World Cup 19-06-2025 14:28 On this side of the Atlantic Ocean at least, the Club World Cup has got off to a roaring start. So far, so good for Argentina's teams at FIFA’s flagship tournament. by Dan Edwards
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP River Plate ease past Japan's Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt 17-06-2025 21:13 River overpower their Japanese opponents at Lumen Field under the Seattle sun, in an entertaining battle played out before a sparse crowd.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Boca, backed by boisterous support, denied by two compatriots as Benfica fight back 16-06-2025 20:53 Boca Juniors, backed by thousands of supporters in Miami, make impressive debut at FIFA Club World Cup; 10-men Benfica come from behind to claim 2-2 draw, thanks to goals from compatriots Ángel Di María and Nicolás Otamendi.
Football Flying Argentina’s flag on the international stage 13-06-2025 18:09 Back-to-back tests against Chile and Colombia give reigning world champions perfect chance to blood a few new faces; Boca and River head to the US to fly the national flag at the Club World Cup. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Real Madrid sign River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono 13-06-2025 13:10 Real Madrid and River Plate seal and sign the most expensive transaction in the history of Argentine football.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP CWC risks deepening inequality in Latin American football 11-06-2025 23:02 Imbalances are only likely to grow in Latin American football as a result of the FIFA Club World Cup.
CLUB WORLD CUP Club World Cup fixtures – when do Boca and River play? 11-06-2025 22:11 A look at the clashes facing Boca Juniors and River Plate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
FOOTBALL FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test 11-06-2025 21:44 The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Coming home as a champion 06-06-2025 06:26 For the people of Saavedra and Vicente López – and one half of Rosario – it feels like football has returned after years of wandering in the wilderness. by Dan Edwards
(UN)HEALTHY RIVALRY Newell's suspends nine-year-old footballers over rival player pic 05-06-2025 00:30 Newell's spark outrage by suspending six nine-year-olds from training and stripping them of scholarships – after they posed for a photograph with Central star.
Football in Argentina Russo named Boca coach ahead of Club World Cup 02-06-2025 19:20 Veteran manager begins third spell at Boca helm; Coach tasked with steadying ship ahead of upcoming Club World Cup in United States.
Football in Argentina Platense defeat Huracán in Apetura decider to clinch first title 01-06-2025 21:28 Platense beat Huracán 1–0 in clinch 2025 Apertura, claiming the first top-flight title in their 120-year history. Guido Mainero scores decisive goal as underdogs cap remarkable knockout run with trophy.
Football in Argentina Unfancied Huracán and Platense go for glory in top-flight final 30-05-2025 13:27 Ten reasons you should ignore the haters and watch the Liga Profesional de Fútbol Apertura final. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Ángel Di María rejoins his boyhood club Rosario Central 29-05-2025 18:06 World Cup winner Ángel Di María is returning to domestic football to play for his boyhood club Rosario Central.