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Dominant Messi in no rush to walk away from Argentina

19-10-2024 09:32 Tuesday night’s 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia proved to be another dream evening for Argentina's evergreen talisman, who once more rolled back the years to leave his audience spellbound and wanting more.

by Dan Edwards

Scaloni worried hurricane will complicate travel to Venezuela

09-10-2024 09:46 US authorities have not authorised flights due to the hurricane, perhaps complicating Argentina's preparations for their clash with Venezuela on Thursday.

Copa América final win was dream farewell, says Di María

15-07-2024 09:10 "I dreamt it, that's why I said it was the last Copa América and it ended here," says Argentina winger Ángel Di María after Sunday's triumph.

Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph

15-07-2024 09:04 La Scaloneta followed up their 2021 Copa América title with the World Cup triumph a year later, and now they have successfully defended their Copa title again in the USA.

'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.

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.

Scaloni confirms he will stay on as national team coach

24-01-2024 17:40 National team coach Lionel Scaloni confirms will be stay on until the upcoming Copa América tournament in the United States.

Scaloneta still running year after World Cup win, but driver's future is in doubt

18-12-2023 15:49 Collective happiness that Argentines relived on the first anniversary of winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar operates as a balm for the economic crisis and political tension. But there are doubts about the continuation of coach Lionel Scaloni at the helm, despite the upcoming Copa América.

Messi back as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off

06-09-2023 09:47 Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America's long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday.

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 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.

'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.

Reports: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni agrees new contract until 2026

16-02-2023 13:52 Local media outlets report that World Cup-winning coach will ink new deal with Argentine Football Association (AFA) when he returns to the country next month for upcoming friendlies; Scaloni’s contract has technically ended – but all signs point to a new deal lasting until the next World Cup in 2026.

World Cup winner Scaloni leads FIFA 'Best' coach award shortlist

09-02-2023 16:27 Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni, Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola were named as FIFA's finalists for the 2022 'Best' coach of the year award on Thursday.