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Argentina top World Cup qualifying group – but are they running on fumes?

Yesterday 17:36 If the Albiceleste, as some of the more hysterical sectors of the sporting press have begun to hint, is entering a crisis, it is an extremely curious kind of crisis.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP QUALIFERS

Argentina beat Peru in Buenos Aires as Uruguay hold Brazil

20-11-2024 10:40 Argentina secured a 1-0 win over Peru with a stunning Lautaro Martínez volley to remain top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings going into the New Year.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Paraguay's anti-Messi approach pays off with Argentina win

15-11-2024 14:36 Paraguay inflict a rare defeat on Lionel Scaloni's charges, giving their World Cup 2026 qualification hopes a huge boost.

by Dan Edwards

International football

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

FOOTBALL

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.

WORLD CUP QUALIFERS

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.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

No Messi but plenty of youth in squad for Argentina's World Cup qualifiers

19-08-2024 14:27 Lionel Scaloni names 28-,man squad for qualifiers against Chile and Colombia; Injured Messi misses out, while Armani, Acuña, Palacios and Dybala also fail to make the cut.

Copa América 2024

Copa victory caps stunning run for Argentina’s golden generation

15-07-2024 15:46 The last three years have been ones to remember for this Argentina team and with this latest victory, they are surely the greatest that this football-addicted nation has ever seen.

by Dan Edwards

Copa América 2024

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.

Copa América 2024

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.

Copa América 2024 Final

Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa América final

12-07-2024 16:42 A win would also give the Albiceleste a record 16th Copa America title, but Colombia are on an impressive streak of their own and will undoubtedly prove to be tough opponents.

Copa América 2024

Something has to give as Copa América’s in-form teams meet in Miami

11-07-2024 15:42 Miami prepares to be invaded by fans of the Albiceleste and Cafeteros ahead of an eagerly anticipated final.

Copa América 2024

Messi says he is enjoying his 'last battles' for Argentina

10-07-2024 08:49 Argentina skipper says he is enjoying his "last battles" with national team after finding the net in a 2-0 win over Canada in the Copa América semi-final.

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

Just enjoy Messi and Di Maria while you can, urges Scaloni

20-06-2024 12:19 Lionel Scaloni urges compatriots to not worry about when Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María will hang up their boots and to instead just enjoy watching them play.

International football

Di María on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0

10-06-2024 10:10 Ángel Di María scores only goal of the game as Argentina warm up for the defence of their Copa América crown with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ecuador in Chicago.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Cuti, Enzo, Gio lead way as Argentina down El Salvador 3-0 in friendly

23-03-2024 08:12 Absence of captain Lionel Messi didn't slow Argentina on Friday as world champions warmed up for their Copa América title defence with a 3-0 friendly victory over El Salvador in Philadelphia.

FOOTBALL

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.

FOOTBALL

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.

SAY IT AIN'T SO!

Lionel Scaloni casts doubt over his future with national team

22-11-2023 12:29 World Cup winning coach says "it's complicated to continue" in his role and that the side needs someone in charge who has the energy to take the team forward.

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

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Do-or-die mentality ensures La Scaloneta retains necessary intensity

14-09-2023 11:32 Argentina approach every match as if the fate of the world hung on its outcome, and that furious mentality – and no little class – saw them through a potentially tricky start to their World Cup title defence.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

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.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

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

MESSI ON THE MOVE

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.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi says 2022 World Cup was probably his last with Argentina

13-06-2023 13:57 Albiceleste skipper reveals that Argentina's triumph in Qatar was likely his World Cup with the national team, declaring: "I don't think I will be around for the next."

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.

WORLD CHAMPIONS

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.

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.

Football

Confirmed: Scaloni signs contract to coach Argentina until 2026

27-02-2023 15:31 The Scaloneta continues! Argentina's World Cup-winning coach signs new contract until 2026 on eve of FIFA Best awards.

FOOTBALL

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.

BEST COACH AWARD

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.

2023: THE YEAR IN PREVIEW

What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2023

07-01-2023 22:48 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in the next 12 months.

by Dan Edwards

ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS

AFA confident Scaloni will stay on as national team coach

26-12-2022 22:13 "Lionel Scaloni is the coach of the Argentina national team and we are both men of our word," says AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia.

ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS

Messi, Scaloni and the arduous reconstruction of ‘La Selección’

23-12-2022 15:21 Off the pitch Messi showed the leadership, passion, and even aggression that Argentines have always asked of him. He has finally become a prophet in his homeland.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

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

Heroes' welcome for Albiceleste players and staff upon arrival at Ezeiza

20-12-2022 08:51 Argentina's World Cup winners were given a heroes' welcome after returning home from Qatar and arriving at Ezeiza; Players due to rest before departing at midday for parade from AFA headquarters to Buenos Aires' famous Obelisk landmark.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Skipper can decide World Cup future, says Lionel Scaloni

18-12-2022 19:25 "If he wants to keep playing, he will be with us," declares Argentina coach after penalty shoot-out victory over France.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

CHAMPIONS: Argentina defeat France to win third World Cup

18-12-2022 14:59 The Albiceleste are the champions of the world! Penalty shoot-out win after thrilling 3-3 draw with France secures Argentina third World Cup!

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Lionel Scaloni on cusp of joining World Cup coaching greats

15-12-2022 15:12 Argentina's coach and leader of La Scaloneta is quick to downplay comparisons with the country's finest coaches of the past, including César Luis Menotti, Carlos Bilardo and Alejandro Sabella, who led the national side to the 2014 final.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

France train focus on Argentina as World Cup reaches climax

15-12-2022 10:11 Didier Deschamps' men will approach Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium with confidence but Lionel Messi has his own date with destiny in his last match on the biggest stage.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Ruthless Argentina reach the World Cup final – and who would bet against them now?

13-12-2022 21:23 Argentina are back in the World Cup final, and at this late stage who would bet against them fulfilling the dreams of 45 million citizens and bringing the trophy home?

by Dan Edwards

Qatar 2022 World Cup

'Still one step to go,' says Scaloni after Croatia semi-final win

13-12-2022 20:52 "I think we deserved to win but maybe not by such a margin," said Argentina's national team coach after 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Scaloni's Argentina ready for World Cup clash as semi-finals kick off

12-12-2022 14:36 After three weeks of pulsating action in Qatar, just four teams are left standing as the tournament heads into its home stretch.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Modric and Croatia stand between Argentina and World Cup final

12-12-2022 14:21 Argentina's World Cup dream remains alive but an indefatigable Croatia side, inspired by the enduring brilliance of Luka Modric, stands in their way.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina hopeful Di María, De Paul fit for World Cup quarter-final

08-12-2022 15:01 Lionel Scaloni is optimistic Ángel Di María and Rodrigo De Paul will be available for Argentina's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands.