News of friendly

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.

Albiceleste in Asia

'Robbery' – fans complain at US$680 tickets to see Argentina in China

02-06-2023 08:40 Chinese football fans complain as ticket prices are released for friendly match between Argentina against Australia in Beijing.

WORLD CHAMPIONS!

'The madness is total' – Argentina prepares for first match as world champions

22-03-2023 12:43 Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will be greeted by fans as heroes on Thursday when they play their first match since winning the World Cup in Qatar.

WORLD CHAMPIONS

Messi, Garnacho in Argentina squad for March friendlies

03-03-2023 16:55 Argentina will host Panama on March 23 in Buenos Aires and then Curaçao in Santiago del Estero five days later; Lionel Messi in squad as expected, along with Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho.

Build-up to World Cup

Di María, Messi on target as Argentina demolish UAE in World Cup warm-up

16-11-2022 19:54 Ángel di María and Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet as the Albiceleste breezed to a 5-0 friendly victory over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, ending the national side's preparations for the Qatar 2022 World Cup in style.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi the star attraction as Argentina see off Jamaica

27-09-2022 23:05 Paris St Germain star and national team captain Lionel Messi scored twice – and had to evade plenty of pitch-invaders – as Argentina saw off Jamaica 3-0 in the Albiceleste's last match before Qatar 2022 World Cup.

‘Finalissima’: ARGENTINA 3-0 ITALY

Argentina’s Scaloneta leaves Italy shellshocked

01-06-2022 22:02 The road to Qatar has begun in perfect fashion, with a new piece of silverware and Argentina's first-ever victory on English soil.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima

01-06-2022 21:03 Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa América holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday.

MATCH CALLED OFF

Australian state 'pissed off' over Argentina-Brazil cancellation

12-05-2022 12:31 Sports minister of Australia's state of Victoria reacts with anger after Argentina pulls out of a highly anticipated friendly against rivals Brazil in Melbourne.

International football

Argentina, Brazil to play World Cup build-up match in Melbourne

20-04-2022 05:53 National side lines up clash against arch-rivals at Melbourne Cricket Ground in June – just five months before the Qatar 2022 World Cup kicks off.

FOOTBALL

Barcelona and Boca Juniors to play 'Maradona Cup' in Saudi Arabia

26-10-2021 10:14 Barcelona and Boca Juniors, two of Diego Maradona's former clubs, will play a friendly in honour of the late Argentine icon on December 14 in Saudi Arabia.