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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.

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Carreras boots Pumas to nervy 28-26 win over Australia

13-09-2025 08:46 Julián Montoya, in his 112th Test, and 50th as skipper, dotted down for Argentina's only try with the nerveless Santiago Carreras nailing the conversion and seven penalties.

Springboks, Pumas out to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive

12-09-2025 11:06 Argentina need to bounce back in Sydney after a 28-24 loss to Australia in Townsville.

Milei's 'chainsaw' austerity slashes through sports clubs

01-09-2025 17:33 National club survey consulting 325 institutions from all of Argentina's provinces highlights the paradox affecting Argentine sport: more social demand and fewer resources. Táctica’s research shows four out of ten clubs are worse off than in 2023.

Violence has no place in football, but clubs have responsibility

28-08-2025 13:42 The disgraceful scenes during and after Independiente's aborted Copa Sudamericana clash against Universidad de Chile have brought both clubs and football in South America into severe disrepute.

by Dan Edwards

Why fan violence still sullies Latin American football

21-08-2025 19:20 From Mexico to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Ecuador, stadium violence continues to mar the beautiful game in football-mad Latin America. 

Racing and Vélez leave fans singing in the rain

21-08-2025 19:04 Two sides battle through the wind and puddles to set up a mouth-watering Copa Libertadores quarter-final tie.

by Dan Edwards

Brazilian goalkeeper Fábio claims world record for most football matches

20-08-2025 08:51 Brazilian goalie Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel claims to have made his 1,391st competitive appearance in men's football – a world record.

Angola civic groups urge Argentina, Messi to scrap football friendly

19-08-2025 16:06 Argentina and Lionel Messi urged to scrap planning for friendly match in Luanda with Angola after 30 people were killed in protests.