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Boca confirm death of coach Miguel Ángel Russo Russo at 69

08-10-2025 23:29 Veteran coach and former player Miguel Ángel Russo has died at the age of 69; Beloved across football world, ex-Rosario Central coach led Boca to Copa Libertadores glory in 2007.

Argentina match moved from Chicago amid Trump immigration stand-off

08-10-2025 22:54 Football match between Argentina and Puerto Rico is being relocated to Florida from Chicago, a day after the Texas National Guard arrived in the third-largest US city.

Court seizes assets of Maradona's lawyer, sisters in fraud case

19-09-2025 00:24 An appellate court in Buenos Aires indicts Maradona's former lawyer, Matías Morla, and two of his assistants for suspected fraudulent handling of the player's assets; Two of the ex-footballer's sisters – Rita and Claudia – and a notary were also prosecuted as accomplices.

On and off pitch woes for two of Argentina’s Grandes

18-09-2025 17:27 The future looks bleak for San Lorenzo and Independiente without serious changes in their fortunes and, above all, administration.

by Dan Edwards

Miss Messi when he's gone? We miss him already

12-09-2025 06:10 Lionel Messi gave the Monumental crowd and Argentina a suitable send-off against Venezuela. That’s the good out of the way; now, I'm afraid, we have to cover the bad…

by Dan Edwards

Messi bags a brace, enjoys last World Cup qualifier to fullest

05-09-2025 00:22 On a night of tears, standing ovations and plenty of joy, in his final South American qualifier, Argentina’s No. 10 Lionel Messi bags two in a 3-0 victory over Venezuela.

Fútbol para pocos: Milei decides 2026 World Cup won’t be on public TV

27-08-2025 13:45 For the first time in 52 years, Argentina’s government has confirmed that it will not be buying the broadcasting rights to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada and broadcasting it free-to-air. The move – which saves an estimated US$7 million – forms part of austerity for state media.

Pumas stun All Blacks with historic 29-23 upset win

23-08-2025 21:00 Pumas upset All Blacks with bruising 29-23 victory; Maiden win over New Zealand on home soil in 16 attempts for Argentina.

Blame game begins after fan violence at continental cup tie

21-08-2025 15:19 More than 100 arrests, serious injuries and a diplomatic fallout in the wake of hooligan brawl at Independiente’s Copa Sudamericana clash with Universidad de Chile; Authorities play blame game as Chile, FIFA, CONMEBOL condemns violence.

Football game ends in violence as Argentines clash with Chileans

21-08-2025 14:28 Reports of injuries Wednesday night varied from more than a hundred to dozens at the Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente of Argentina and Universidad de Chile.

Is Marcos Rojo a problem or solution for Racing?

15-08-2025 12:46 La Academia are in desperate need of calm heads and a new system to compensate for the loss of Maxi Salas.

by Dan Edwards

Franco Mastantuono tells Read Madrid fans: ‘I will give everything for this shirt’

14-08-2025 12:34 Exciting attacking midfielder is formally unveiled as a new Real Madrid player on his 18th birthday, completing his record-breaking transfer from boyhood club River Plate.

Argentina MotoGP to move back to Buenos Aires in 2027

22-07-2025 17:03 The Argentina MotoGP will return to Buenos Aires from 2027, almost 30 years after it was last held there, confirms Buenos Aires City Mayor Jorge Macri.

England's racism claim in Argentina clash upheld by World Rugby

21-07-2025 18:15 World Rugby have upheld England's claim that their players were subjected to racist abuse from Argentina fans during a recent tour match in San Juan.

Clausura kick-off: Potential for surprises and upsets sky high

11-07-2025 10:00 As the second half of the top flight gets underway with a second title on the line, there are two teams – at least – under immense pressure to topple reigning champions Platense.

by Dan Edwards

Albiceleste #1: Argentina remains top of FIFA rankings

10-07-2025 12:51 Argentina remains the highest-ranked national football team in the worldm, according to FIFA.

Convictions in FIFA corruption case reinstated, rules court

03-07-2025 14:32 United States appeals court reinstates convictions of former Fox broadcasting executive and Argentine sports-marketing firm Full Play involved in the FIFA corruption scandal.

'Discrimination': AFA slams 'anti-Semitic acts' by fans of All Boys

01-07-2025 09:55 Argentine football's governing body condemns "anti-Semitic" acts by fans of All Boys ahead of their match with Atlanta.

Boca held by amateurs Auckland City, out of Club World Cup

24-06-2025 22:44 Xeneize eliminated from FIFA Clup World Cup after failing to beat amateur side Auckland City.

River Plate frustrated by Monterrey in 0-0 stalemate

22-06-2025 09:26 Poor finishing and a strong goalkeeper by an ex-Boca goalkeeper denies River Plate in Pasadena; Scoreless draw sets up showdown against Inter next Wednesday.