2026: YEAR IN PREVIEW What lies ahead for Argentine football in 2026 09-01-2026 09:05 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in the next 12 months. by Dan Edwards
FROM CAPTAIN TO CHAIRMAN? 'I'd like to have my own football club,' admits Messi in interview 06-01-2026 19:13 “I’d like to have my own club … start from the bottom and be able to give opportunities to young players, to people, to help them grow and to build an important club,” reveals national team star.
Football in Argentina River Plate planning roofed Monumental with 100,000 capacity 28-12-2025 09:14 Club preparing ambitious infrastructure project that would transform its stadium and introduce European-style roofing for stands; Capacity would be increased to around 100,000 spectators – and crucially, River will be able to play there during changes.
POLITICS & SPORT Tapia distances himself from AFA’s negative headlines at home 18-12-2025 01:18 AFA says Milei “has chosen it as a target of his political ambitions” as Bullrich files corruption complaint with CONMEBOL against football governing body’s chief and treasurer.
PROFILE Verón, AFA’s adversary, takes Estudiantes to Clausura triumph 18-12-2025 00:19 The sporting success of 'El Pincha' is not the only reason ‘La Brujita’ Verón has been in the spotlight of late.
MESSI IN INDIA Messi mania peaks in India's pollution-hit capital of New Delhi 15-12-2025 13:18 Football superstar Lionel Messi ended his whirlwind tour of India on Monday with a lap of honour in New Delhi.
Football in Argentina Estudiantes crowned Clausura champions after penalty shoot-out win over Racing 14-12-2025 10:14 Estudiantes crowned champions of Clausura tournament after beating Racing 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Madre de Ciudades stadium in Santiago del Estero; Adrián ‘Maravilla’ Martínez opened the scoring with a fine finish, before Guido Carrillo headed home a dramatic equaliser. In the shoot-out, Uruguay international Muslera was the hero for the Pincha.
fifagate United States drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions 13-12-2025 21:14 Prosecutors told the US Supreme Court they wanted to end their fight to preserve the convictions of Hernan Lopez and Argentine sports marketing firm Full Play.
MESSI IN INDIA Mess for Messi in Kolkata as fans vandalise India stadium after abrupt exit 13-12-2025 08:35 Angry spectators break barricades and storm pitch at a stadium in Kolkata, India after brief appearance by Lionel Messi, who is on a three-day tour of the country, at a stadium.
ARGENTINE SUPERSTAR IN ASIA Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour 12-12-2025 18:21 Lionel Messi will virtually unveil – due to security reasons – a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour of the country.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Ex-team-mates Milito and Verón lead boyhood clubs into Clausura final clash 12-12-2025 02:02 Racing’s clash against Estudiantes to decide the second champion of the year is full of nostalgia for fans of early 21st century football, but it is also a testament to the talents of two stars who were able to make it through the toughest of transitions. by Dan Edwards
GRAFT INVESTIGATION Police raid offices of Argentina football federation in corruption probe 09-12-2025 14:58 Judge ordered searches at Argentine Football Association (AFA) headquarters and at more than a dozen football clubs in relation to a criminal complaint filed by the country’s tax agency against Sur Finanzas.
CORRUPTION IN SPORT Police raid AFA offices, top clubs in Sur Finanzas money-laundering probe 09-12-2025 14:53 Headquarters of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and up to 17 clubs raided as part of money-laundering investigation into Sur Finanzas; Raids carried out at Racing, San Lorenzo, Independiente, Banfield, Los Andes, Barracas Central and Acassuso, among others.
EDITORIAL Milei’s offside trap 06-12-2025 06:41 A shady AFA might seem an easy target for polarisation but Milei could be playing with fire.
FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2026 DRAW Argentina's World Cup group rivals: Algeria, Austria and Jordan 05-12-2025 16:11 Holders Argentina play Algeria, Austria, Jordan in World Cup Group J; Albiceleste will face African side first, date and location to be confirmed tomorrow.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Milei exposes local football rift by skipping Trump’s World Cup show 05-12-2025 10:24 President Milei and AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia are at odds over an attempt to allow private ownership of teams in the football-obsessed nation – a row that has spilled over into the 2026 World Cup draw.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Football gods cook up two unmissable Clausura clashes 04-12-2025 19:10 Argentine football serves up yet another scintillating end to its broken Liga Profesional de Fútbol, despite the off-field chaos. by Dan Edwards
RUGBY: WORLD CUP DRAW Argentina to Spain, Fiji, Canada in 2027 Rugby World Cup first phase 03-12-2025 10:15 Pumas dodged Australia, the main threat from Pot 2, but not Fiji, probably the second-strongest team they could have drawn.
GEOPOLITICS & SPORT Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding 03-12-2025 09:53 Expanded 48-team tournament will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July next year; Trump's attendance at the Kennedy Center ceremony underscores his rapport with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
Football in Argentina On-field excitement and off-field silliness in Argentina's top flight 28-11-2025 11:54 Thanks to the AFA, Rosario Central and Estudiantes de La Plata, Argentine football stirred one of its classic storms in a teacup uproars – and it did not disappoint. by Dan Edwards
SPORTING SANCTION ROW AFA furore deepens as tribunal sanctions Estudiantes, bans Verón 28-11-2025 10:33 Estudiantes condemns punishment handed out La Plata-based side after their players turned their backs on Rosario Central during guard of honour; Club President Verón handed six-month ban, captain stripped of band for three months and players suspended; Dispute over direction of domestic game deepens after the club signals possible legal action.
Football in Argentina Beautiful game, baffling system: Argentina’s impossible league system 24-11-2025 18:21 A byzantine league system, eight trophies up for grabs starting from 2026 and formats that would give Albert Einstein a migraine – welcome to the wonderful chaos of Argentine football.
Football in Argentina AFA sparks controversy as Rosario Central are handed 'new' title 21-11-2025 09:42 Rosario Central add a new star after AFA invents a new trophy for "Champion of the League" – a decision not contemplated in the original rules.
Football in Argentina Deportivo Madryn clock up the miles in quest to reach top flight 20-11-2025 00:10 The Aurinegro have a great chance of making history for both the club and all of Patagonia in reaching Argentina’s top flight – but first they’ve got to travel thousands of kilometres in order to do so. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi scores as Argentina win in Angola 14-11-2025 15:36 Lionel Messi created the first goal and scored the second as world champions Argentina beat Angola 2-0 in an international friendly in Luanda on Friday.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA A thrilling – and not-at-all confusing – weekend lies ahead 13-11-2025 17:55 This weekend marks the final round of group fixtures in the Clausura and as such defines the fate of every team that still has something to play for. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Lionel Messi wants Nou Camp return to say 'good-bye' 10-11-2025 13:57 Argentina and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi says he wishes for a return one day to say his "goodbye."
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Double delight for Boca: Superclásico win and Copa Libertadores qualification 10-11-2025 12:28 Boca Juniors defeated arch-rivals River Plate 2–0 in Sunday’s Superclásico to seal qualification for the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
FORMULA 1 Alpine say Colapinto contract about talent not money 07-11-2025 19:47 Alpine re-signed Franco Colapinto for his talent and not the sponsorship package that supports him, says team chief Steve Nielson.
FORMULA 1 Franco Colapinto confirmed as Alpine driver for 2026 07-11-2025 12:29 Franco Colapinto will continue in Formula 1 next season: Alpine has confirmed his renewal for 2026.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Gallardo’s ceaseless woes make River-Boca Superclásico a must-watch 06-11-2025 19:03 All is not well ahead at River Plate. Despite his new contract, defeat at La Bombonera would leave Marcelo Gallardo in an unprecedented position of weakness. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Rise of Barracas Central, ‘Chiqui’ Tapia's club, sparks debate 06-11-2025 17:13 Barracas Central’s climb into Argentina’s top flight has triggered debate over alleged refereeing favouritism, sparking controversy among opposition fans.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Independiente Rivadavia win first-ever Copa Argentina title in dramatic final 06-11-2025 16:16 Mendoza side overcome two red cards and a last-minute equaliser from Argentinos Juniors to see off rivals 5-3 on penalties after 2-2 draw in normal time; First-ever Copa Argentina for Independiente Rivadavia, who will compete in next year’s Copa Libertadores.
Football in Argentina Stéfano Di Carlo, 36, becomes youngest River Plate president in 92 years 02-11-2025 08:47 Plate Stéfano Di Carlo to take charge at River after taking 61.77% in club elections; Aged 36, he will become the Millo's youngest president since Antonio Vespucio Liberti; Seen as a continuation of the Brito–D’Onofrio leadership era.
VAMOS LEO! 'I would like to be there' – Lionel Messi on 2026 World Cup 28-10-2025 11:15 National team captain says in an interview with NBC news that he wants to play in the World Cup but will decide in early 2026.
NATIONAL TEAM STAR Lionel Messi signs new Inter Miami contract, extending stay through 2028 23-10-2025 17:26 Star's new contract ensures he will remain in competitive action until and long after the 2026 World Cup.
sports Plenty to be proud of Albiceleste youth fall short at final hurdle 22-10-2025 22:54 It was so near and yet so far for Argentina as they battled in vain for what would have been the nation's seventh FIFA U-20 World Cup title. But it bears repeating as many times as necessary: results are not the be-all and end-all of youth football. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina need real tests ahead of World Cup defence 17-10-2025 08:42 There’s no doubt that this is still a very good Argentina team, but why on earth are Venezuela and Puerto Rico lined up for friendlies ahead of the World Cup? by Dan Edwards
International football Mac Allister and Martínez braces power Albiceleste win over Puerto Rico 15-10-2025 11:42 Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez each scored two goals as Argentina routed Puerto Rico 6-0 on Tuesday.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Lo Celso scores only goal as Argentina defeat Venezuela in Miami 11-10-2025 07:48 Giovani scores only goal of the game in Albiceleste's 1-0 win against Venezuela; No appearance from skipper Lionel Messi.
sports Xeneize fans gives late Boca coach Russo emotional stadium send-off 09-10-2025 16:35 Argentine football fans queued up Thursday to pay their respects to one of the national game's greats at La Bombonera.
TRIBUTE TO MIGUEL ÁNGEL RUSSO We'll miss you, Miguel 08-10-2025 23:43 Charismatic, easy-going and more often than not spotted on the touchline with a smile on his face, Miguel Ángel Russo was an old school symbol of Argentine football who was able to adapt enough to stay relevant almost three decades into the 21st century. by Dan Edwards
VETERAN COACH DIES 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.
TRUMP IMPACTS SELECCIÓN 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.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca says Russo is receiving ‘home care with reserved prognosis’ 07-10-2025 14:00 Boca had not released any official statements about his condition until Monday, although it is known that Russo was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Albiceleste Under 20s give us a glimpse of football’s future 03-10-2025 16:52 The Under-20 World Cup in Chile, which Argentina have opened with back-to-back wins, is showing off football's latest innovation, FVS (Football Video Support) and the so-called ‘Green Card.’ by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Racing ramp up the intensity for crunch set of fixtures 26-09-2025 10:09 Gustavo Costas and Racing Club are in a period that could make or break their entire season. by Dan Edwards
death of diego maradona 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.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA 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
NATIONAL TEAM STAR Report: Messi, Inter Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026 18-09-2025 08:09 Argentine superstar's contract with MLS side Inter Miami will be extended beyond next year's World Cup, according to a source close to the matter.