Football in Argentina Superclásico victory boosts Boca’s Copa hopes 25-04-2024 20:16 Boca's 3-2 victory over rivals River was a vindication of the work Diego Martínez has put in to whip the Xeneize into shape since taking over as coach. by Dan Edwards
death of emiliano sala Football club puts losses at 120 million euros in dispute over striker's death 22-04-2024 14:09 Cardiff City files complaint in French court claiming losses of more than 120 million euros following dispute with Nantes over Emiliano Sala's death in a plane crash five years ago.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Copa de la Liga Profesional qualification goes down to the wire 11-04-2024 21:58 Conceived in 2019 as a hybrid stopgap to plug a few holes in the fixture schedule, the Copa de la Liga Profesional has taken on its own life as a worthy tournament in its own right. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Boca’s trip to Bolivia turns into an Odyssey 04-04-2024 00:34 Logistical nightmares for Boca and River, but both return safe from overseas trips with good results from continental competitions. by Dan Edwards
INTERVIEW Agüero wants consistent criteria for use of VAR in football 29-03-2024 05:22 Former Independiente, Manchester City and Argentina star Sergio Agüero reminisces about winning an Olympic gold medal and tips wonderkid Claudio Echeverri to do well at his former club. by Dan Edwards
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.
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 IN ARGENTINA Altamirano scare sparks solidarity on pitch 22-03-2024 13:29 Every now and then, a timely reminder comes along that football, contrary to popular perception, is not more important than life or death. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi out of Argentina friendlies with hamstring injury, confirms AFA 19-03-2024 09:40 Skipper suffers hamstring injury while playing for Inter Miami and will miss friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica.
HOME BURGLARY Ubaldo Fillol's 1978 World Cup winners' medal stolen 18-03-2024 14:06 Legendary goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol has been robbed of the gold medal he won in the Albiceleste's successful 1978 World Cup campaign.
RUGBY SEVENS Argentina's rugby sevens team soars to new heights 14-03-2024 11:45 Nation’s all-conquering rugby sevens team is burning bright and its stars are making a name for themselves. by Dan Edwards
COURTS Four Vélez Sarsfield players suspended after sexual abuse allegations 08-03-2024 14:06 Four Vélez Sarsfield footballers sidelined after 24-year-old sports journalist accuses them of sexual abusing her at a hotel in Tucumán.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Tevez’s spat with Tapia shows consequences of AFA’s chaos 08-03-2024 11:23 Carlos Tevez declared open rebellion against Argentine football's reigning powers this week after seeing his Independiente side held against Barracas Central, in a match peppered with dubious refereeing decisions. by Dan Edwards
HISTORIC MEMORABILIA Messi's promised Barça contract, on a napkin, up for auction 05-03-2024 21:26 The serviette that served Lionel Messi's springboard to greatness at FC Barcelona is going up for auction – it is expected to raise more than US$600,000.
RUSH FOR TICKETS Messi effect propels Copa América tickets in Miami over US$8,000 22-02-2024 21:17 Tickets to watch Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champions Argentina play against Peru in Miami are already going for as much as US$8,400 plus fees.
International football Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies in Messi spat 22-02-2024 21:12 World champions will play El Salvador in Philadelphia on March 22 and Nigeria in Los Angeles four days later.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Superclásico takes centre-stage as derby weekend arrives in Argentina 22-02-2024 15:41 The weekend of clásicos is here and fans are licking their lips at the prospect of some tantalising clashes. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Miami expects trophies from Messi's first full season in MLS 19-02-2024 10:57 No MLS team has ever been able to draw on players of such pedigree and experience and with that comes the expectation for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
sports Messi's Inter Miami and Newell's Old Boys draw 1-1 in friendly 16-02-2024 08:56 Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi leads his side to a 1-1 home draw with his Argentine boyhood club, Newell's Old Boys.
FOOTBALL Messi prepares Inter Miami for an emotional friendly against Newell's Old Boys 14-02-2024 11:00 After a chaotic Asian tour, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are returning to the United States for an emotional friendly match against Newell's Old Boys that's sure to raise the Argentine superstar's spirit.
FOOTBALL Buenos Aires to host Copa Libertadores 2024 final 13-02-2024 15:13 AFA confirms that final of Copa Libertadores 2024 will be played in Buenos Aires, though association doesn't confirm which stadium will host event.
FOOTBALL Argentina U23s knock Brazil out of Paris Olympics qualifying 11-02-2024 23:52 Argentina's U23 side defeat arch continental rivals Brazil on final day of the South American pre-Olympic tournament in Venezuela.
FOOTBALL Chinese cities pull Argentina matches after Messi no-show 10-02-2024 10:26 Argentina had announced a tour in China from March 18 to 26, during which it was to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing. But after Messi sat out a high-profile friendly between Inter Miami and a select XI in Hong Kong last week, sports bosses have cancelled the matches.
SEASON PREVIEW Agüero confident Tevez can spring a surprise with Independiente 27-01-2024 09:25 Ex-Independiente star believes the unpredictable nature of domestic football in Argentina opens the door for Carlos Tevez's side. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Copa de la Liga Profesional returns – and anything could happen 27-01-2024 09:22 As we saw last year, the format of Argentina’s Copa de la Liga Profesional owes itself to the odd surprise. Forecasting what could happen is a fool’s game – and so here are some predictions. by Dan Edwards
SPORT & POLITICS Carlos Tevez voices support for Javier Milei’s government 19-01-2024 12:39 Independiente coach says he has “hope” for libertarian president and that this is “the way that can change something” for Argentina.
FOOTBALL Respect for Messi holds off rising stars to individual awards 15-01-2024 21:49 Respect for Lionel Messi from players, fans and journalists has forced the game's new stars – Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham – to wait another year for the big individual awards.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Boca wonderkid Barco heads to Brighton in US$10-million deal 12-01-2024 14:49 Nineteen-year-old left-footer wanted move to English Premier League side; Brighton had two bids rejected by Boca, who preferred that youngster’s release clause was paid up in full – meaning the Xeneize will miss out on share of future sale.
2024: THE YEAR IN PREVIEW What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2024 06-01-2024 07:40 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in the next 12 months. by Dan Edwards
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.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Boca election result is a victory for Riquelme and clubs nationwide 22-12-2023 13:47 Ibarra and Macri proceeded in a desperate campaign to link Boca’s legendary ex-playmaker with some sort of shadowy plot to construct the Xeneize as the last bastion of evil Kirchnerism. Their gambit backfired. by Dan Edwards
MILEI (AND MACRI) VERSUS AFA Milei moves to allow privatisation of Argentina’s football clubs 21-12-2023 15:40 AFA and sporting institutions ready to challenge libertarian leader’s move; President intends to let clubs “take it or leave it,” says official. by James Grainger
GOLF Golfer Ángel Cabrera reinstated by PGA after prison stay 20-12-2023 09:15 Two-time major winner Ángel Cabrera has been reinstated by the PGA Tour and over-50 PGA Tour Champions after serving a two-year prison sentence for gender violence.
FOOTBALL Messi to face boyhood club Newell's Old Boys in friendly 19-12-2023 09:18 Lionel Messi is expected to line-up against his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys after the Argentine team agreed to a pre-season friendly game at Inter Miami in February.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Riquelme scores resounding victory over Macri in Boca Jnrs elections 18-12-2023 12:19 Playmaker turned club director Juan Román Riquelme sees off challenge from former president Mauricio Macri in crunch elections to decide future of Boca Juniors; Javier Milei booed by fans as he visits La Bombonera to cast vote.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Rosario Central crowned Copa champs after 1-0 win over Platense 17-12-2023 09:53 A stunning individual goal from Maximiliano Lovera secured Rosario Central a 1-0 win over Platense on Saturday and the Copa de la Liga 2023 title.
FOOTBALL AUCTION Six shirts worn by Messi at World Cup sell for US$7.8 million 14-12-2023 18:15 Six football shirts worn by Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have sold for US$7.8 million at auction.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Platense, Rosario Central head to scorching Santiago del Estero for final 14-12-2023 15:11 Santiago del Estero possesses a fantastic-looking, shiny new stadium, and it is in the Madre de Ciudades that the unlikely duo of Platense and Rosario Central face off in the final of the Copa de la Liga this Saturday. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Football briefly rears its head amid off-field scheming 08-12-2023 08:38 The action keeps on coming – the acrimonious battle for control of Boca remains in the spotlight, but Copa Liga play-offs and promotion clashes draw the eye back to the pitch. by Dan Edwards
COPA AMÉRICA DRAW Argentina to face old foe Chile in Copa América 08-12-2023 01:05 Argentina will face old foes Chile, Peru and either Canada and Trinidad & Tobago in the group stage of the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States this year.
HONOUR FOR MESSI Messi named 'Athlete of the Year' by 'Time' magazine 05-12-2023 21:22 Lionel Messi has been named 'Time' magazine's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023 after a trailblazing season.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Minnows Deportivo Riestra make it to top flight for first time 04-12-2023 14:04 Top-flight rookies Deportivo Riestra have been promoted to Argentina’s highest tier of professional football for the first time in their 92-year history.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Macri-Riquelme court stand-off can only harm Boca 02-12-2023 14:38 Clash of the titans delayed as Boca’s elections suspended by judge; Club’s VP cries foul and accuses ex-president of doing “great harm” to club’s supporters. by Dan Edwards
EXCLUSIVE ‘Carlitos has the courage’ – Agüero impressed by Tevez’s start at Independiente 02-12-2023 10:16 Ex-Rojo favourite Sergio Agüero says his former Argentina international teammate Carlos Tevez has “handled the pressure well” in his debut season in Avellaneda. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup 02-12-2023 09:49 "As long as I feel I'm well and can continue to contribute, I'm going to do it. Today all I'm thinking about is getting to the Copa America. After that, time will tell if I'm there or not," says Argentina skipper.
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.
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
A PIECE OF HISTORY Messi's World Cup shirts could fetch US$10 million at auction 20-11-2023 11:26 A set of six match shirts that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign will be auctioned in December, Sotheby's announced Monday, estimating their value at more than US$10 million.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Uruguay stun Argentina at the Bombonera in World Cup qualifier 17-11-2023 00:43 Uruguay ends Albiceleste's 14-match unbeaten streak with a surprise 2-0 victory over the world champions at La Bombonera.