News of victory

VENEZUELA ELECTIONS 2024

Maduro declared Venezuela election winner, opposition reject result

29-07-2024 14:03 Nicolas Maduro declared winner of Venezuela's presidential election but opposition and key regional neighbours immediately reject official results.

Copa América 2024

Copa victory caps stunning run for Argentina’s golden generation

15-07-2024 15:46 The last three years have been ones to remember for this Argentina team and with this latest victory, they are surely the greatest that this football-addicted nation has ever seen.

by Dan Edwards

REGIONAL ROW

Venezuela faces criticism over arrests ahead of vote

22-03-2024 00:21 Argentina leads international criticism of Venezuela over its arrest of two top aides to opposition leader María Corina Machado, a surging rival to President Nicolás Maduro.

ELECTION 2023: REACTION

Maduro slams Milei, says 'neo-Nazi extreme right' won election in Argentina

21-11-2023 17:16 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro brands Javier Milei a "neo-Nazi" following libertarian's victory in Argentina's presidential campaign.

MARKETS

Wall Street welcomes Milei victory but warns of challenges ahead

20-11-2023 14:29 Analysts and investors welcome the prospect of radical change in Argentina but warn about deep challenges facing Javier Milei.

ELECTION 2023: REACTION

President-elect Milei vows to end ‘Argentine decadence’ in speech

19-11-2023 22:37 In a victory speech to adoring cheer-filled supporters, Argentina's president-elect Javier Milei on Sunday vowed to begin "the reconstruction of Argentina" and end the country's economic decline.

ELECTION 2023

Libertarian lawmaker Milei wins presidential election

19-11-2023 20:58 Libertarian outsider pulls off massive upset with a resounding win in Argentina's presidential election, a stinging rebuke of the traditional parties that have overseen decades of economic decline.

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

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.

POLITICS & APOLITICAL PLAYERS

President says players didn’t offend him with Casa Rosada snub

21-12-2022 23:40 Political tensions rise amid back-and-forth over the non-visit of Argentina’s players to the Casa Rosada; Alberto Fernández plays down row, brands himself “president of three cups.”

BEDLAM IN BUENOS AIRES

Delirium grips Buenos Aires on a chaotic day for the ages

21-12-2022 15:42 Party atmosphere on streets of nation’s capital as passionate fans revel in World Cup success as one, swamping city’s streets in huge numbers for victory parade and the chance of a glimpse of their heroes.

by James Grainger

Bedlam in Buenos Aires

Aborted World Cup bus parade a snapshot of Argentina's charm and vice

21-12-2022 14:45 Friends, families and fans travelled from across the country to the capital to bask in the glory of a first world title in 36 years. Yet most ended up missing the main show.

ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS

Fan gloom as Argentina's World Cup victory parade ends abruptly

20-12-2022 22:12 Millions of jubilant fans turned out Tuesday to welcome home Argentina's World Cup winners but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade had to be abandoned due to massive crowds.

ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS

Argentina's World Cup party ends with clashes, arrests and injuries

20-12-2022 21:44 At least 31 people injured during festivities in Buenos Aires; To date, 13 arrests made, including four involved in clashes with security forces at Obelisk.

ARGENTINA'S VICTORY PARADE

World Cup winners ditch bus for chopper ride over Buenos Aires

20-12-2022 17:24 World Cup winners forced to abandon open-top bus parade due to massive crowds and instead embark upon a helicopter tour.

VICTORY PARADE HALTED

Huge crowds force authorities to abort World Cup victory parade

20-12-2022 17:05 Huge crowds of Argentines take to streets to enjoy victory parade by World Cup winners, but security forces early abortion due to security concerns; Local outlets estimate as many as five million people took to streets to celebrate.

by James Grainger

ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS

Argentina’s World Cup victory parade in Buenos Aires – from AFA's training ground to the Obelisk

20-12-2022 10:39 Information on the route the open-top bus parade will take on the national holiday and where you can see the players and the World Cup.

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

Lionel Messi: The Greatest?

18-12-2022 23:56 In a glittering career that has spanned three decades, Lionel Messi has won 37 club trophies, seven Ballon D'Or awards and six European Golden Boots. There has been a Copa América title, an Olympic gold medal and a list of scoring and statistical records that may never be beaten. And now, there is a World Cup on the list too.

Bloomberg

World Cup win could bring GDP boost to France or Argentina

16-12-2022 14:26 Argentina is better placed than France to reap the economic benefit that typically comes from winning the World Cup, says one academic.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina hopeful Di María, De Paul fit for World Cup quarter-final

08-12-2022 15:01 Lionel Scaloni is optimistic Ángel Di María and Rodrigo De Paul will be available for Argentina's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Albiceleste back on track in World Cup roller coaster

02-12-2022 11:04 It has been a roller coaster ride for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar, but after veering off the rails early on, the Albiceleste are firmly back on track.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Australia awaits as Scaloneta starts to thrive under pressure

01-12-2022 00:04 When the team is in trouble, Lionel Messi normally steps forward to come to the rescue and drag his nation out of a hold. But this is 2022, and even when the superstar has an off-day, some more unlikely figures are more than ready to play the hero.

by Dan Edwards

Qatar 2022 World Cup

'Another World Cup begins now,' warns skipper after Poland win

30-11-2022 18:30 Looking ahead to Saturday's clash with Australia in the last 16 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Argentina's skipper warns his teammates that "anyone can beat anyone" and to take things "one game at a time."

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina see off Poland, setting up last 16 clash with Australia

30-11-2022 18:02 Albiceleste avoid the drama and ease to 2-0 win over Poland, qualifying from Group C and setting up a last-16 tie with Australia.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Enzo Fernández provides Argentina with much-needed oxygen

27-11-2022 07:30 Enzo Fernández's 57th-minute introduction coincided with the moment things began to look up for the Albiceleste. Benfica star is living the dream and he is becoming ever more important for Argentina.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Messi and Enzo show the way as Argentina deliver requisite dose of suffering

26-11-2022 22:13 Lionel Messi has soared closer to the heavens than any other player of his generation, and he swooped just in time to extricate his nation from possible World Cup disaster and keep their hopes in Qatar alive and kicking.

by Mess-Icarus saves the day as Argentina deliver requisite dose of suffering

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Scaloni calls for calm after World Cup victory over Mexico

26-11-2022 22:05 Lionel Scaloni pleaded with Argentines to remain calm after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Messi golazo helps keep Argentina's World Cup hopes alive

26-11-2022 18:38 Albiceleste secure vital 2-0 win over Mexico; Messi the hero after firing home in 64th minute; Enzo Fernández adds second goal three minutes from time.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Messi nourishes dream of matching Maradona's tall Argentina legacy

26-11-2022 18:32 Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy lives on after the crunch 2-0 victory over Mexico on Saturday evening.