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Di María returns from Europe to play for boyhood club Rosario Central

Today 18:06 World Cup winner Ángel Di María is returning to domestic football to play for his boyhood club Rosario Central.

DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA

Maradona death trial in peril with judge under microscope

27-05-2025 09:14 The future of the trial for the death of star Diego Maradona will be defined Tuesday following questions about a judge's impartiality.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Ancelotti in Brazil on mission to restore Seleçao's lost glory

26-05-2025 12:38 Brazilian Football Confederation spent two years wooing Ancelotti to try to turn the page on years of disappointment for the national side and its fans – now the work begins in earnest.

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Witness claims Maradona trial filming is for documentary about judge

25-05-2025 10:49 Judge and witness denies trial footage was for Maradona documentary; Filmmaker claims footage was part of a personal project about under-fire magistrate and not tied to the case.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Platense’s ‘brothers’ target play-off glory after eliminating River

23-05-2025 18:11 The ‘Squid’ prove to be slippery customers for the aristocrats of nearby Núñez; Drilled by the curious coaching duo of Sergio Gómez and Favio Orsi, Platense are Argentina’s new giantkillers.

by Dan Edwards

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Maradona death trial suspended as judge's impartiality questioned

20-05-2025 16:04 Court proceedings suspended for a week amid controversy; Questions about a judge's impartiality prompt delay in trial in Maradona's death.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Muniain inspires San Lorenzo, year after switching Bilbao for BA

16-05-2025 09:45 Unpaid wages, FIFA embargoes, deceased pontiffs, presidential bribery scandals: nothing seems to be able to distract the Cuervo from their mission to grind out results and keep slogging forward.

by Dan Edwards

International football

Fresh woes for Brazil football as federation boss dismissed

16-05-2025 09:26 New blow to Brazilian football, which celebrated some rare good news just four days ago with the announcement that Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the national team.

DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA

Maradona trial: Daughter says doctors staged care to isolate him

13-05-2025 18:33 Gianinna Maradona, daughter of late legendary footballer, points the finger at Dr Leopoldo Luque and rest of medical team: "They convinced us that my father needed to be hospitalised at home."

International football

Three reasons Carlo Ancelotti can succeed with Brazil

13-05-2025 08:58 Carlo Ancelotti sets his sights on glory with Brazil – and completing his personal trophy cabinet.

International football

Confirmed: Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach

12-05-2025 12:12 Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid to take his talents to the international game with Brazil.

FOOTBALL & MOTORSPORTS

Put aside the injustice and prepare for top flight play-off mayhem

08-05-2025 16:27 Enjoy the thrills and spills of this next month of winner-takes-all mayhem; Argentina sure to develop a fresh case of F1 Francomania.

by Dan Edwards

FORMULA 1

It's official: Franco Colapinto will drive for Alpine at Imola GP

07-05-2025 11:54 Franco-British side finally confirms open secret: Franco Colapinto is BWT Alpine F1 Team’s new first-team driver and he'll race at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix next weekend.

by Cristina Zarlenga

FORMULA 1

Colapinto to drive for Alpine as Doohan dumped after six races

07-05-2025 11:26 Jack Doohan's seat had been at risk from Franco Colapinto ever since Alpine signed the Argentine from Williams over the winter.

OBITUARY

Luis Galván, World Cup winner with Argentina in 1978, dies at 77

05-05-2025 21:24 Defender Luis Galván, who played in every match in Argentina's 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died Monday aged 77.

FORMULA 1

Reports: Colapinto to replace Doohan as Alpine F1 driver

05-05-2025 18:24 Argentine superstar, currently with Alpine, set to be promoted from reserve to full-time driver; Colapinto could replace Australian Jack Doohan at the Imola grand prix.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Restoring Xeneize to glory will take more than firing and hiring

30-04-2025 17:21 Until Juan Román Riquelme takes a long, honest look in the mirror and faces up to the real problems the club he presides over faces, the challenge of restoring the glory days appears to be beyond even the most accomplished of coaches in world football.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Reports: Real Madrid's Ancelotti agrees deal to take charge of Brazil

29-04-2025 11:06 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported Monday.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Boca Juniors coach Fernando Gago sacked after Superclásico defeat

29-04-2025 10:57 Boca Juniors sack Fernando Gago, two days after the Xeneize slumped to a 2-1 defeat in the Superclásico to River Plate.

Francis & Football

Not so saintly behaviour at Pope’s beloved San Lorenzo

25-04-2025 09:04 An unseemly mess has broken out at Francis’ favourite football club – it is impossible to escape the irony that this storm broke right at the moment the Cuervos' most ardent fan finally passed on.

by Dan Edwards

PONTIFF'S LOVE OF FOOTBALL

The Pope with 'two left feet' who loved the 'beautiful game'

22-04-2025 10:34 For Pope Francis, football is more than just "the most beautiful game" – it can also be used as a vehicle to educate and spread peace.

FOOTBALL: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Tale of two Martínez – Lautaro progresses; ‘Dibu’ knocked out

16-04-2025 22:35 Two of Argentina's World Cup winners. Emiliano Martínez and Lautaro Martínez, both flew the flag in the Champions League quarter-finals, though their experiences could not have been more different.

by Dan Edwards

DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA

Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented star's death

16-04-2025 10:16 Dalma Maradona accuses doctors of deception and neglect as late footballer's final days come under scrutiny in emotional trial.

Football

Gallardo remains untouchable, but questions should be asked

12-04-2025 07:12 Almost a year after his triumphal return to the Monumental, Gallardo and River Plate cannot help but be concerned at how the team is performing.

by Dan Edwards

ITALIAN PROBE

Di María, Paredes under investigation for illegal betting in Italy

11-04-2025 09:55 World Cup-winning national team stars Leandro Paredes and Ángel Di María among dozen footballers suspected of using clandestine platforms to bet on poker and other sports.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

CONMEBOL proposes one-off 64-team World Cup in 2030

10-04-2025 18:23 CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez argues increasing the number of teams in the tournament would allow for a broader celebration of the World Cup.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Copa Libertadores opens group phase in typically explosive fashion

03-04-2025 00:16 It's likely too early to tell, but are we witnessing a changing of the guard in South American football?

by Dan Edwards

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Maradona trial: No alcohol or drugs in star's blood when he died

02-04-2025 18:10 Diego Maradona had no alcohol or recreational drugs in his blood when he died, despite his history of substance abuse, an expert witness testifies during trial.

HORSEPLAY IN BUENOS AIRES

Argentina becomes first non-Euro nation to host Horseball World Cup

02-04-2025 08:39 A World Cup unfolding within a space of 1,800 square metres at the Rural Society exhibition grounds in Palermo.

by Michael Soltys

International football

Rout of Brazil shows 2026 World Cup hopes are very much alive

28-03-2025 12:39 Tuesday's showing against Brazil, in particular, was as strong a statement of intent from Lionel Scaloni’s side as one could wish to envision.

by Dan Edwards

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Maradona ‘was in agony’ before he died, says autopsy doctor

27-03-2025 18:48 Diego Maradona “was in agony” before he died and his doctors should have foreseen his condition, autopsy doctors testify before court.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

At present, the Albiceleste are unstoppable – even without Messi

27-03-2025 16:10 Why Argentina is doing well without superstar skipper Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni is doing everything right.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING

Argentina thrash Brazil, clinch 2026 World Cup qualification

25-03-2025 22:35 Goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister and Giovani Simeone secure a convincing 3-1 win over Brazil as Albiceleste becomes first South American side to book its place at the World Cup 2026.

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Witness arrested for false testimony at Maradona death trial

25-03-2025 17:39 Julio Coria, Diego Maradona's former bodyguard, detained for false testimony after the court in charge of trial into legendary footballer's death noted contradictions in his statements.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING

Argentina on brink after Almada strike sinks Uruguay

22-03-2025 08:47 Win means Argentina can become first team from region to book a place at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

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Maradona trial: Star's room was ‘very dirty,’ says doctor

21-03-2025 11:47 Details of star's death emerges during trial; Doctor who saw Maradona after death says medical team was attempting to resuscitate a body that had long been dead.

International football

Will Lionel Messi's last dance be the World Cup 2026?

17-03-2025 09:32 Argentina eyes 2026 World Cup qualification, but will Lionel Messi be leading the side out on the pitch?

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Court dismisses two defence lawyers from trial into Maradona's death

13-03-2025 23:32 San Isidro court trying seven health professionals for the death of Diego Maradona removes two lawyers of one of the defendants from the case over potential conflict of interest.

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Football fans put rivalries aside to stand up for pensioners

13-03-2025 00:39 As this week’s protest against President Javier Milei's government proves, supporters are willing to put aside their differences to fight a perceived injustice.

by Dan Edwards

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Residents in ‘Barrio de Dios’ want justice for Maradona's death

12-03-2025 22:40 In La Paternal, the neighbourhood where Diego Maradona took his first professional steps as a footballer, residents want justice for their fallen idol.

Football in Argentina

Gago on ropes after Boca's stinging Libertadores defeat

28-02-2025 09:30 Not only will there be no Libertadores for Boca this year, there will be no Sudamericana either. Tuesday’s humbling and historic defeat to Alianza Lima will take some getting over.

by Dan Edwards

SHOCK THERAPY

Milei’s strong peso revives domestic football with million-dollar contracts

25-02-2025 15:35 President’s peso policy has domestic clubs spending big; More than two dozen players now make US$1 million or more a year.

MENDOZA RAPE CASE

Appeals court throws out rape case against French rugby players

18-02-2025 20:25 Appeals judges on Tuesday dismissed rape charges against French rugby players Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Just what is going on with Estudiantes and Foster Gillett?

14-02-2025 13:30 After a January of reckless spending, serious doubts have emerged over US businessman Foster Gillett's economic dealings, raising questions about just what exactly is going on with their shadowy financier.

by Dan Edwards

Tennis

Diego Schwartzman retires from professional tennis

13-02-2025 20:46 Diego Schwartzman, a former world number eight, ended his professional tennis career on Thursday in the second round of the Argentina Open.

RAPE ALLEGATIONS

Court begins re-examining rape case against French rugby players

11-02-2025 08:19 Mendoza court hears initial appeal from plaintiff, who accused French rugby players Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou of raping her after a match last year.

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Unbeaten Independiente desperate to end long dry spell

07-02-2025 09:40 More than two decades have passed since Independiente were last crowned champions of Argentina. Will 2025 be their year of redemption?

by Dan Edwards