World Cup celebrations Lionel Messi: 'I always dreamed of lifting a World Cup with Argentina' Today 08:10 Lionel Messi thanked the crowd and scored the 800th goal of his career on Thursday night as he led an evening of unforgettable celebrations at the Monumental.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Affection rains down from stands as fans and players enjoy World Cup party Today 07:54 Argentina still mean business, and on the evidence of Thursday night, the lights will not go out for a long time as millions of fans across the nation continue to cherish those golden days in Qatar. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CHAMPIONS! Messi goal tops off Argentina's homecoming celebration Today 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 Yesterdat 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.
FOOTBALL Man City tie down World Cup winner Julián Álvarez to 2028 16-03-2023 16:32 Manchester City extended Julián Álvarez's contract to 2028 on Thursday in recognition of an impressive debut season from the Argentine World Cup winner.
FOOTBALL Demichelis gives River no reason to regret his appointment 10-03-2023 10:55 How to replace a living club legend, a man who delivered more success than almost any of his predecessors? That was the dilemma River Plate faced this summer after Marcelo Gallardo moved on, but optimism is running high. by Dan Edwards
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.
INTERVIEW 'Fear the biggest rival,' says record-breaking Antarctic swimmer 21-02-2023 09:08 Chilean swimmer Bárbara Hernández, who became the first person recorded to have swum 2.5 kilometresin the near-freezing Antarctic Ocean, says fear was her main rival. The 37-year-old completed the feat in 45 minutes and 30 seconds on February 5, wearing an ordinary swimsuit without additional padding, some goggles, a swimming cap and ear plugs.
Liga Profesional de Fútbol - LPF New season fails to ignite, despite the warm welcome 02-02-2023 14:19 Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol slumbers back into gear after a long, revelry-filled summer break. by Dan Edwards
ENZO HEADS TO LONDON Chelsea sign Enzo Fernández for 121 million euros 31-01-2023 22:56 Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández gets the move he wanted and signs for Chelsea for a Premier League record fee of 121 million euros.
SKIPPER LOOKS BACK Messi says World Cup trophy 'called out' to him 30-01-2023 17:21 National team skipper says in an interview that the World Cup "called out to him," but that he wished Maradona had been alive to hand it to him.
CYCLING Colombia's López claims 'priceless' Vuelta San Juan victory 30-01-2023 10:04 Colombia's Miguel Ángel López won the Vuelta a San Juan following Sunday's seventh and final stage claimed by Australian Sam Welsford in a sprint finish.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 2024 Copa América to be held in the United States 27-01-2023 13:40 Copa América 2024 will be held in the United States and feature 10 teams from South America's CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region.
FOOTBALL Supercopa goes global as Racing see off Boca in UAE 27-01-2023 10:37 Fans from Argentina, the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East travel to Al Ain for Supercopa final; Racing emerge triumphant after seeing off Boca 2-1 in extra time. by Xander Christou
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Pre-season fails to ignite despite euphoria of World Cup win 13-01-2023 13:21 There are still two weeks to go before the Liga Profesional kicks off again, but the first sneak look at the upcoming Liga Profesional de Fútbol was about as sobering as they get. by Dan Edwards
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
LOSS OF LEGEND SPARKS DEBATE Pelé, Maradona, Messi: Who is the greatest of all time? 30-12-2022 13:20 The sad passing of Brazilian football icon Pelé and Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph in Qatar with Argentina has reignited debate over who is the real GOAT.
BRAZILIAN LEGEND DIES AT 82 'Rest in peace, Pelé,' – Messi, Argentina hail Brazilian great 29-12-2022 18:37 World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi leads tributes from Argentina as football icons bid Brazilian hero Pelé farewell.
OBITUARY Pele: Eternal king of the beautiful game 29-12-2022 16:57 Pelé was the best-loved footballer of his or any other generation, the eternal master of the beautiful game. But his impact went far beyond the pitch.
Breaking news Brazilian football legend Pelé has died, confirms family 29-12-2022 16:18 Brazilian football icon Pelé – widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the 'beautiful game' – has died at the age of 82, after battling kidney problems and colon cancer.
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.
WORLD CUP FEVER More than skin deep: Fans line up for World Cup tattoos 26-12-2022 15:32 Football fever continues to sweep Argentina, with fans and footballers alike inking themselves with images of Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy.
Football & Politics Claudio Tapia: Victory parade row shines spotlight on AFA chief 26-12-2022 14:56 The bus carrying the most popular caravan in the country’s history did not arrive at the Obelisk, as the World Cup champions wanted, and neither did they make it to the balcony of the Casa Rosada, as the government desired. The dispute over the celebrations following Argentina’s triumph in Qatar underlines ‘Chiqui’ Tapia’s complicated relationship with President Alberto Fernández. by Agustín Colombo
FOOTBALL Argentina’s World Cup heroes have their roots in farm heartland 26-12-2022 10:07 Little-known farming towns on Argentina’s Pampas, fertile flatlands that supply the globe with crops and beef, formed the backbone of the nation’s World Cup-winning squad.
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
Qatar 2022 World Cup French minister brands Argentina 'vulgar and inelegant winners' 23-12-2022 09:27 French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra accuses Argentina's footballers of being "inelegant winners" and "vulgar" for mocking her country's star Kylian Mbappé on their victory parade.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS 'Dibu' Martínez gets a hero's welcome in his home town 23-12-2022 09:11 Emiliano Martínez greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his home town, Mar del Plata, as he calls on young goalkeepers to win Argentina's "their fourth star."
World Cup legacy Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory 22-12-2022 15:59 As a major global supplier of natural gas and an intermediary in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Qatar already possessed diplomatic clout but it struggled to gain public recognition. But hosting the World Cup has left an impression on the Arab world and beyond.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL World Cup winners Argentina move up to second place in FIFA rankings 22-12-2022 09:31 World Cup winners Argentina have risen to second in the FIFA rankings with quarter-finalists Brazil still top.
Qatar 2022 World Cup CONMEBOL rewards Argentina, looks ahead to 2030 World Cup 21-12-2022 14:21 World Cup champions Argentina awarded US$10 million in prize money by regional football federation.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Álvarez and Messi 21-12-2022 14:11 Manchester City manager pays tribute to Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup triumph.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS 'Muchachos' – the song that marked Argentina's World Cup campaign 20-12-2022 22:48 The hit song that accompanied Argentina on their conquest of the 2022 World Cup has found deep resonance in a country desperate for a feel-good moment.
POLITICS & SPORT Argentina lauds united footballers in divided crisis-riven country 20-12-2022 09:16 For the last month, the Albiceleste have brought success and unity to their fans, in stark contrast to the country's economic woes and polarised political landscape.
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.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Rosario celebrates its native sons, Messi and Di María 19-12-2022 16:45 Rosario erupts in celebration as Argentina once again lifts the World Cup trophy after a 36-year wait, with natives Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María starring in the epic victory over France.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS AFA confirms Albiceleste stars will celebrate with fans at Obelisk 19-12-2022 15:04 Team expected to arrive back in Buenos Aires in the early hours of tomorrow morning; Argentina’s players and staff will leave AFA training ground headquarters at midday Tuesday and head for Obelisk to celebrate with fans; Rumours grow that government will decree national holiday to allow supporters to attend festivities. by James Grainger
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party 19-12-2022 14:09 Nation prepares for a massive street party after the national team's remarkable shoot-out victory over France.
Qatar 2022 World Cup 'The Greatest': Messi and Argentina the toast of world media 19-12-2022 13:16 News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals ever.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Argentina prepares to welcome home its World Cup winners 19-12-2022 08:47 Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them home on Monday and catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Bedlam in Buenos Aires as fans swamp Obelisk for World Cup celebrations 19-12-2022 00:11 Not even the widest avenue in the world was not enough to contain the flood of fans who headed for Buenos Aires' famous Obelisk in the aftermath of Argentina's epic World Cup win in Qatar.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Bangladeshis celebrate Argentina's World Cup triumph 19-12-2022 00:00 Hundreds of thousands of people defy chilly temperatures to watch Argentina-France match on giant screens set up in Dhaka's key squares, roads and football grounds.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS! Tears and unrestrained joy: Argentina are the champions of the world 18-12-2022 23:44 After a final that stretched an entire nation's limits to the very brink and back again, providing joy and anguish in almost equal, excruciating measure, we can finally say it, loud and clear: Argentina are World Cup champions. by Dan Edwards
Reaction in Buenos Aires Suffering Argentines explode with joy at 'epic' World Cup win 18-12-2022 19:34 Watching the World Cup final and dreaming about winning it has been a much needed exercise in escapism for citizens of a country that has suffered years of economic turmoil due to spiralling inflation.
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.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS! Messi says will continue playing for Argentina after World Cup win 18-12-2022 19:08 "I want to keep experiencing a few more matches as world champion," says skipper after epic World Cup final victory.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Messi echoes Maradona as Argentina win World Cup 18-12-2022 15:53 Lionel Messi saved his best for last on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on his World Cup career by finally landing the one major title that has eluded him.
Qatar 2022 World Cup 'It's our destiny,' says Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez 18-12-2022 15:49 Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez said it was Argentina's "destiny" to win the World Cup after starring in the nail-biting penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's final.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Messi crowns career as Argentina beat France on penalties 18-12-2022 15:31 Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages.