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Argentina held by Venezuela in World Cup 2026 qualifiers

10-10-2024 22:56 Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw at home on Thursday in the ninth round of South America's World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

COPA LIBERTADORES

River's Monumental stadium to host Copa Libertadores 2024 final

05-10-2024 09:02 Iconic stadium in Buenos Aires selected as venue for Copa Libertadores final, the region's most important club football competition.

Swiftie Fever hits Argentina

Five months of camping pays off for dedicated Taylor Swift fans

09-11-2023 01:07 Thursday marks the beginning of Taylor Swift's three-night run of shows in Buenos Aires. For fans, some of whom have spent five months camping outside River Plate’s stadium, the day they’ve been waiting so long for has finally arrived.

by Andrea Puerto

World Cup celebrations

Lionel Messi: 'I always dreamed of lifting a World Cup with Argentina'

24-03-2023 08:10 Lionel Messi thanked the crowd and scored the 800th goal of his career on Thursday night as he led an evening of unforgettable celebrations at the Monumental.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Affection rains down from stands as fans and players enjoy World Cup party

24-03-2023 07:54 Argentina still mean business, and on the evidence of Thursday night, the lights will not go out for a long time as millions of fans across the nation continue to cherish those golden days in Qatar.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CHAMPIONS!

Messi goal tops off Argentina's homecoming celebration

24-03-2023 07:40 Fireworks, replica trophies, performances, songs and a Messi free kick – an emotional night at the Monumental as 83,000 lucky fans create an electric atmosphere for Lionel Scaloni and his team.

WELCOME HOME WORLD CHAMPIONS!

Argentina and 'La Scaloneta' prepare for Monumental World Cup party

23-03-2023 00:26 River Plate's Monumental stadium, packed with 83,000 souls, will provide a boisterous backdrop to Argentina's first match as world champions this Thursday night.

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.

FOOTBALL

Demichelis gives River no reason to regret his appointment

10-03-2023 10:55 How to replace a living club legend, a man who delivered more success than almost any of his predecessors? That was the dilemma River Plate faced this summer after Marcelo Gallardo moved on, but optimism is running high.

by Dan Edwards