News of friendly

Messi-less Argentina call up Dybala for World Cup qualifiers

26-08-2024 13:02 Roma forward Dybala has not made an international appearance since March 2023 but could get an opportunity to add to his 38 caps in Lionel Messi's absence.

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.

International football

Albiceleste roars back to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in friendly

27-03-2024 09:44 Ángel Di María, Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez on scoresheet as world champions come from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 Los Angeles.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Cuti, Enzo, Gio lead way as Argentina down El Salvador 3-0 in friendly

23-03-2024 08:12 Absence of captain Lionel Messi didn't slow Argentina on Friday as world champions warmed up for their Copa América title defence with a 3-0 friendly victory over El Salvador in Philadelphia.

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

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

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.

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.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Asian jaunt leaves Argentina and Messi with plenty to ponder

23-06-2023 01:00 Lionel Messi is irreplaceable, but with any luck the collective spirit and unity he has helped foster in the Albiceleste will ensure that the glory days will continue.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina stroll to 2-0 win over Indonesia in Jakarta friendly

19-06-2023 13:10 World Cup winners see off spirited Indonesia 2-0 in a lucrative friendly in Jakarta thanks to goals from Leandro Paredes Cristian Romero.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Indonesia fans vexed after Messi pulls out of friendly

16-06-2023 09:28 Indonesian fans devastated after star pulled out of a friendly in Jakarta.

FOOTBALL

In a rush to the not-too distant future

15-06-2023 13:48 Martín Demichelis has River Plate on an imperious path to title, but there’s no rest for anyone in modern football – everyone keeps looking ahead.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina given rockstar welcome in China ahead of Australia friendly

10-06-2023 08:37 Frantic scenes at Beijing airport and hotel as Argentina's World Cup winning football team is greeted by hundreds of adoring Chinese fans ahead of friendly match with Australia.

International football

Australia coach Arnold wants 'revenge' over Argentina

06-06-2023 14:53 Australian national football coach eager to erase World Cup memories ahead of Argentina's upcoming international friendly match against the Socceroos in Beijing.