FOOTBALL 'Dibu' Martínez defies Paris boos to win best goalkeeper trophy 28-10-2024 22:35 Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has been selected as the best goalkeeper in the world, winning the prestigious Yashin Trophy for a second straight year.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Messi shines at Monumental as Albiceleste thrash Bolivia 15-10-2024 22:59 Lionel Messi rolled back the years at the Monumental on Tuesday night, scoring a hat-trick and bagging two assists as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Gago unveiled as new head coach of Boca Juniors 15-10-2024 13:25 Former Boca star Fernando Gago tells players they must realise where they ply their trade as he is formally named as the club's new head coach.
Football in Argentina Boca eye Gago as next in line to test Gallardo’s supremacy 02-10-2024 22:23 After Diego Martínez's Boca tenure ended with a whimper, the Xeneize are once again back to the drawing board. Fernando Gago would bring a fresh, adventurous style of play – the kind that has been rarely seen at La Bombonera of late. by Dan Edwards
International football FIFA give 'Dibu' Martinez two-match ban for 'offensive behaviour' 28-09-2024 09:46 Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour."
FOOTBALL River faithful on cloud nine as 'El Muñeco' continues to torture Boca 25-09-2024 22:01 Marcelo Gallardo, Boca’s executioner-in-chief, raised temperatures by holding his nose while walking onto the La Bombonera turf, provoking the wrath of the home support. By the end of 90 minutes, however, those same fans were turning on their own. by Dan Edwards
COPA AMÉRICA 'Dibu' Martínez, the shoot-out 'animal,' roars again for Argentina 05-07-2024 10:38 Argentina's goalkeeper produced two brilliant diving saves to ensure his nation progressed on penalties against Ecuador in the Copa América quarter-finals on Thursday.
Copa América 2024 'Dibu' Martínez recreates penalty heroics for Argentina against Ecuador 05-07-2024 00:26 Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals thanks to win on penalties over Ecuador after 1-1 draw; Goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez the hero once again after saving two spot-kicks after Lionel Messi had missed.
Copa América 2024 Argentina set sights on semis as Copa América knockout stage begins 03-07-2024 22:20 Lionel Messi's fitness remains in doubt ahead of Thursday's Copa América quarter-final with Ecuador with Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni saying he will wait before deciding on his team.
Copa América 2024 Argentina into Copa América quarters after 1-0 win over Chile 26-06-2024 00:04 Lautaro Martínez gets a late winner for Argentina as the Albiceleste avenge famous Copa América final defeat to Chile and qualify for the quarter-finals.
PROTESTS IN POSADAS Police protest lifted after pay deal, two weeks of tension in Misiones ends 29-05-2024 10:40 After 13 days of tension and demonstrations in Posadas, Misiones police seal pay deal with provincial government and lift protest.
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.
POLITICS Macri assumes control of PRO after deal with Bullrich 20-03-2024 11:32 Former head of state will take on presidency of party he founded in 2005 for first time; Vicente López Mayor Soledad Martínez named first vice as Patricia Bullrich steps aside with allies secured in key positions.
FOOTBALL Boca Juniors appoint Diego Martinez as new head coach 26-12-2023 15:26 Ex-Huracán coach Diego Martinez will take charge of the Xeneize on January 2, tasked with improving Boca’s fortunes after a poor campaign last season.
VIOLENCE AT MARACANÃ Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil 22-11-2023 12:52 Violence at the Maracanã as Brazilian police attack Argentina fans; Messi leads players off pitch in protest; Albiceleste goes on to win 1-0, breaking Brazil’s unbeaten qualifying run dating back to 1954.
CHAOS IN THE MARACANÃ ‘Always the same’ – Bittersweet win in Maracanã marred by ugly scenes 22-11-2023 12:10 National team coach Lionel Scaloni’s comments cast doubt over his future and delivered another twist in the tale to a stunning and shocking night in Rio de Janeiro. by Dan Edwards
PRÓVOLO ABUSE TRIAL Mendoza court acquits nuns in Próvolo deaf children sex abuse case 19-10-2023 10:12 Nuns from the Antonio Próvolo Institute, investigated for sexual abuse of deaf children, acquitted by court; Victims’ lawyers criticise court and say they will appeal.
ELECTION 2023 Milei, Barrionuevo and the ‘casta sindical’ 22-09-2023 05:50 Restaurant worker chieftain Luis Barrionuevo, who has been meeting with libertarian presidential frontrunner Javier Milei, is perhaps the union leader with the greatest number of leaps and bounds in modern Argentine politics. by Javier Calvo
ELECTION 2023 Rivals, union leaders claim hypocrisy as Milei cosies up to Barrionuevo 21-09-2023 20:25 Libertarian presidential candidate – a sworn enemy of the “political caste” – raises eyebrows as he develops ties with veteran trade union leader Luis Barrionuevo, appearing in public with him for the first time.
2023 election Traders go to US for Argentina stocks to hedge election bet 02-08-2023 13:53 Investors are cautiously looking at US-listed shares of Latin American companies with operations in Argentina, anticipating benefits from market-friendly policies after this year's elections, but refraining from direct investment until long-term stability is established.
FOOTBALL Can Bielsa drag Uruguay into this century? 17-05-2023 23:22 Ignoring Argentine dominance of the world game just keeps getting harder... by Dan Edwards
GOALIE'S DONATION 'Dibu' Martínez auctions World Cup gloves for US$45K for cancer hospital 10-03-2023 20:25 Gloves worn by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez in the nail-biting penalty shootout with France at Qatar's World Cup final last year were auctioned Friday for $45,000 in aid of the Garrahan children's cancer hospital.
FOOTBALL Argentina dominates FIFA's 'The Best' award ceremony 27-02-2023 21:56 Messi, Scaloni and 'Dibu' Martinez also pick up prizes, with even Argentina's legendary fanbase honoured with an award.
Qatar 2022 World Cup French minister brands Argentina 'vulgar and inelegant winners' 23-12-2022 09:27 French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra accuses Argentina's footballers of being "inelegant winners" and "vulgar" for mocking her country's star Kylian Mbappé on their victory parade.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS 'Dibu' Martínez gets a hero's welcome in his home town 23-12-2022 09:11 Emiliano Martínez greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his home town, Mar del Plata, as he calls on young goalkeepers to win Argentina's "their fourth star."
NATIONAL PRIDE National pride: world champions welcomed as heroes in their hometowns 22-12-2022 17:14 World Cup winners given honours and warm welcomes as they are welcomed back to their hometowns as heroes.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Rosario celebrates its native sons, Messi and Di María 19-12-2022 16:45 Rosario erupts in celebration as Argentina once again lifts the World Cup trophy after a 36-year wait, with natives Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María starring in the epic victory over France.
Qatar 2022 World Cup 'It's our destiny,' says Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez 18-12-2022 15:49 Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez said it was Argentina's "destiny" to win the World Cup after starring in the nail-biting penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's final.
Qatar 2022 World Cup 'Dibu' Martínez: 'Greatest-ever' Messi powering underdogs Argentina 17-12-2022 10:33 Goalkeeper says Argentina will draw on the experience of their successful 2021 Copa América campaign – as well as the dazzling form of Lionel Messi – in the final at the Lusail Stadium.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina have 'passion and heart,' says Emiliano Martínez 09-12-2022 21:47 Penalty shoot-out star Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez said "passion and heart" propelled his side into the World Cup semi-finals after the Albiceleste won against the Netherlands and qualified for the semi-finals.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina into World Cup semi-finals after shoot-out win over Netherlands 09-12-2022 19:22 Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Lautaro Martínez struggles as Argentina thrive at World Cup 06-12-2022 13:29 Argentina have gradually found their feet at the World Cup, improving with every game, but striker Lautaro Martínez has been going in the other direction.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Scaloni calls for calm after World Cup victory over Mexico 26-11-2022 22:05 Lionel Scaloni pleaded with Argentines to remain calm after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina hope to bring World Cup joy after mourning Maradona 25-11-2022 13:12 Ex-players and fans at the World Cup in Qatar pay tribute to Maradona to mark the second anniversary of 1986 World Cup winner's death from a heart attack in 2020.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Lautaro Martínez: Shock Saudi World Cup loss ‘hurts a lot’ 22-11-2022 11:20 Argentina striker Lautaro Martínez lamented Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the World Cup in Qatar, admitting that "it hurts a lot."