INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi conjures up five-timer in Estonia friendly 06-06-2022 13:57 Lionel Messi scored all the goals in Argentina's 5-0 friendly win over Estonia in Pamplona, Spain on Sunday – becoming only the third
‘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.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Argentina draw as Peru book World Cup play-off spot as Colombia, Chile miss out 30-03-2022 09:29 Argentina held 1-1 by Ecuador in South American qualifiers on a decisive night for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Plenty of reasons to tune in for Argentina's clashes with Venezuela and Ecuador 25-03-2022 10:37 While in a competitive sense Argentina's next two World Cup qualifiers are next to meaningless, the clashes against Venezuela and Ecuador this week are of intense symbolic significance. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Youngsters draw the eye in latest round of Albiceleste call-ups 11-03-2022 10:54 Garnacho, Romero, Carboni, Geralnik, Paz and Soulé – are these the names of Argentina’s next superstars? by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina’s Scaloneta marches on, even without its Lionels 28-01-2022 15:41 Thursday's victory over Chile was the 28th consecutive match the Albiceleste have negotiated without defeat; more than any other nation in the world right now. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Javier Mascherano to coach Argentina's Under-20s side 10-12-2021 01:13 Former Albiceleste legend Javier Mascherano has agreed to rejoin the national team set-up, taking over the Under 20 squad, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced Thursday.
BALLON D'OR Even in the twilight of his career, Messi remains the man to beat 03-12-2021 22:08 Lionel Messi said it himself: Exorcising Argentina’s demons in Brazil and leading the side to Copa América glory was “the key” in winning him a record seventh Ballon d’Or. by Dan Edwards
International football Ex-Argentina, Colombia coach José Pekerman handed Venezuela job 30-11-2021 15:42 Veteran Argentine coach José Pekerman was appointed Tuesday to take over the Venezuela national team, tasked with leading them to the 2026 World Cup.
International football Uruguay sack coach Tabárez after record-breaking 15-year run 20-11-2021 08:11 Óscar Tabárez has been dismissed as coach of the Uruguayan national football team, the national federation said in a statement, ending the manager's 15-year tenure at the helm of the national team.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Di María winner puts Argentina on brink of World Cup qualification 12-11-2021 22:26 Ángel Di María's goal on Friday put Argentina on the verge of qualifying for next year's World Cup in Qatar after a 1-0 win away to Uruguay.
International football Argentina face tough test against under pressure Uruguay 12-11-2021 01:13 Lionel Scaloni's Albiceleste troops are on a roll. Victory over Uruguay in Peñarol's Estadio Campeón del Siglo would leave them free to start looking ahead to Qatar 2022. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Argentina and Brazil eye Qatar World Cup qualification 11-11-2021 12:22 Like Brazil, Argentina could secure qualification for the Qatar 2022 World Cup this month, although they would need other results to go their way.
International football Scaloni looks to the future with surprise Albiceleste squad call-ups 05-11-2021 18:04 Argentina’s national team coach appears to be betting on the next generation for the upcoming clashes against Uruguay and Brazil. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP CONMEBOL shoots down Infantino's biennial World Cup idea 28-10-2021 12:54 South American football governing body CONMEBOL on Wednesday rejected a FIFA proposal to hold the World Cup every two years.
International football Peru fail to disrupt the Scaloneta as Argentina march on 15-10-2021 00:37 If this Argentina team has one great virtue, and there are plenty to choose from, it is the unshakeable self-belief that courses through its veins. by Dan Edwards
ROAD TO QATAR 2022 Martínez winner over Peru takes Argentina's run to 25 unbeaten 14-10-2021 23:52 Argentina took their unbeaten run to 25 matches and moved a step closer to qualifying for the World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru on Thursday.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Impressive Argentina see off Uruguay 3-0 at the Monumental 11-10-2021 09:10 Albiceleste secure 3-0 win in the Clásico Rioplatense; Victory, secured by goals from Messi, De Paul and Martínez, leaves unbeaten Argentina in second in World Cup qualifying table behind Brazil.
FOOTBALL Home crowd awaits for unbeaten Argentina 08-10-2021 00:03 After Italy's defeat to Spain on Wednesday the Albiceleste became the national team with the longest unbeaten record in the world, having last gone down at the 2019 Copa América to Brazil. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi & co arrive in Argentina for World Cup triple header 05-10-2021 17:15 Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi and his teammates arrived in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, as Argentina's national team prepares for a World Cup qualifying triple header.
International football Continental champions Italy and Argentina to face off in June 28-09-2021 14:30 Italy and Argentina will face each other next June 2022, in a first meeting between the winners of the Euro and the Copa América, UEFA and CONMEBOL announced on Tuesday.
International football Scaloni names Argentina squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers 28-09-2021 08:34 Lionel Messi headlines the Argentina squad for three South American World Cup qualifiers in October announced on Monday.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Fine return to action for Scaloni's heroes 03-09-2021 03:16 Relaxed and confident Argentina see off Venezuela in the first of three World Cup qualifying matches in seven days. by Dan Edwards
International football Argentina cruise to 3-1 win against Venezuela in World Cup qualifier 03-09-2021 00:41 Argentina maintained their unbeaten start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, cruising to a 3-1 victory at 10-man Venezuela on Thursday night.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina, Brazil plan return of fans for World Cup qualifier 25-08-2021 13:42 Argentina and Brazil both announced on Tuesday plans to use World Cup qualifiers next month as test events for the return of football fans to stadiums following Covid-19 enforced bans.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Premier League clubs won't release players for red-list internationals 24-08-2021 16:09 Argentine stars including Giovani Lo Celso, Cristian Romero, Emiliano Martínez and Emiliano Buendía could miss out on upcoming Albiceleste internationals.
Copa América Tears and cheers: Argentina erupts as 28-year wait comes to an end 11-07-2021 09:11 Tears, cheers, screams of joy to the sky – Argentina celebrated in style on Saturday night as the country's long-suffering fans celebrated the end of a 28-year trophy drought.
EURO 2020 FINAL England dare to dream ahead of Euro 2020 final against impressive Italy 09-07-2021 21:58 Sunday's match will be the culmination of a remarkable turnaround in Italian fortunes since Roberto Mancini took over as coach.
Copa América Argentina hope to upset the odds (and Bolsonaro) in Copa clash with Brazil 09-07-2021 17:57 Argentina will start the Copa América final against Brazil as comfortable outsiders after squeezing past Colombia. But the Albiceleste have grown in unity and confidence throughout the tournament, and with Lionel Messi in fine form, defeat is anything but inevitable. by Dan Edwards
Copa América Messi, Neymar to battle in dream Copa América final for first title 09-07-2021 03:07 Former teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar will line up opposite each other in Saturday's Copa América final, looking to end a hoodoo that has also affected some of their countries' greatest players.
copa américa CONMEBOL announces Brazil will host Copa América 31-05-2021 15:01 In a baffling decision, CONMEBOL announced Monday that the Copa América will now be played in Brazil, which is currently bracing for a third coronavirus wave.
copa américa Decision on hosting of Copa América expected before Monday 29-05-2021 11:16 Government pushes CONMEBOL for Covid protocol guarantees. New Pollarquía poll shows seven out of ten now feel the event should not take place in Argentina.
Coronavirus pandemic Doubts increase over Argentina’s hosting of Copa América 22-05-2021 09:16 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta expresses concerns over playing of tournament matches in capital, as CONMEBOL strips hosting rights from Colombia.
Coronavirus pandemic AFA suspends all football in Argentina with Copa América looming 21-05-2021 12:28 AFA suspended all professional football tournaments as new coronavirus lockdown is imposed, just over three weeks before hosting the Copa América.
Coronavirus pandemic President Fernández: Argentina is ready to host the Copa América 17-05-2021 09:41 Nation is ready to host the Copa América, says President Alberto Fernández, despite the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic in both Argentina and Colombia.
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Argentina's perfect start cut short by ever-competitive Paraguay 12-11-2020 23:43 Argentina went into Thursday's World Cup qualifier hoping to extend their perfect start to the competition, but had to settle for a tense 1-1 draw against a combative Paraguay side by Dan Edwards
International football Ángel Di María returns to Albiceleste squad for World Cup qualifiers 06-11-2020 18:01 PSG winger recalled to the Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru.