News of international football

Messi-less Albiceleste drop points – but no need to panic

12-09-2024 16:47 Argentina caught a glimpse of what that future without Lionel Messi may hold. And thankfully, it is not entirely bleak.

by Dan Edwards

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.

Argentina's old masters lead way to Copa América final

10-07-2024 15:04 Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María are enjoying every minute of what could be their international farewell. But thankfully, this Argentina team remains so resilient as to absorb almost any departure, even those two legends.

by Dan Edwards

Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa América final

10-07-2024 00:11 Defending Copa América champions Argentina will face the winners of Wednesday's semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in what will be a highly anticipated final in Miami on Sunday.

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.

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.

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

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.

Lionel Scaloni: Messi 'deserves' move to MLS

14-06-2023 13:47 Argentina coach says he's "very happy" that Messi has decided to move to the MLS and that he "deserves" his move to Miami.

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.

U20 World Cup: Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 and advance to last 16

23-05-2023 20:37 Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Guatemala in Santiago del Estero secures place in last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

Argentina's Asia tour: Australia in China, Indonesia in Jakarta

22-05-2023 12:23 National team agrees to play two matches on 'Asia Tour' in June; Albiceleste will face Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta.

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.

2024 Copa América to be held in the United States

27-01-2023 13:40 Copa América 2024 will be held in the United States and feature 10 teams from South America's CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region.