FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca's best efforts fall well short of expectations 26-06-2025 19:14 Boca’s boisterous fans deserve better than this current crop. As has so often been the case with the Xeneize, hope turned to despair and ridicule in the blink of an eye. by Dan Edwards
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Inter down nine-man River to advance in 'Battle of Seattle' 26-06-2025 00:29 Lucas Martínez Quarta and Gonzalo Montiel sent off as River Plate lose 2-0 to Inter Milan in Seattle; Argentina's two representatives at FIFA tournament both fall at first hurdle.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Another frustrating low for Boca Juniors at Club World Cup 25-06-2025 15:53 Embarrassment and frustration at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States as Boca’s campaign ends early by being held by semi-professional side Auckland City.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 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.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 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.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP LatAm teams lay down the gauntlet to Europe at Club World Cup 21-06-2025 22:42 If anyone is going to stop a European side winning FIFA's new 32-team competition, it will be a club from South America.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Bayern overcome battling Boca to reach Club World Cup last 16 21-06-2025 00:20 Tenacious Boca Juniors side goes down 2-1 to Bayern Munch in Miami; Fantastic Miguel Merentiel breakaway strike put Xeneize back in game after Harry Kane's opener, but Michael Olise strikes winner
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup 19-06-2025 21:46 Trademark free kick from the Argentine superstar delivers Inter Miami a shock 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP South American giants ignite Club World Cup 19-06-2025 14:28 On this side of the Atlantic Ocean at least, the Club World Cup has got off to a roaring start. So far, so good for Argentina's teams at FIFA’s flagship tournament. by Dan Edwards
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP River Plate ease past Japan's Urawa to start Club World Cup tilt 17-06-2025 21:13 River overpower their Japanese opponents at Lumen Field under the Seattle sun, in an entertaining battle played out before a sparse crowd.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP Boca, backed by boisterous support, denied by two compatriots as Benfica fight back 16-06-2025 20:53 Boca Juniors, backed by thousands of supporters in Miami, make impressive debut at FIFA Club World Cup; 10-men Benfica come from behind to claim 2-2 draw, thanks to goals from compatriots Ángel Di María and Nicolás Otamendi.
Football Flying Argentina’s flag on the international stage 13-06-2025 18:09 Back-to-back tests against Chile and Colombia give reigning world champions perfect chance to blood a few new faces; Boca and River head to the US to fly the national flag at the Club World Cup. by Dan Edwards
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP CWC risks deepening inequality in Latin American football 11-06-2025 23:02 Imbalances are only likely to grow in Latin American football as a result of the FIFA Club World Cup.
CLUB WORLD CUP Club World Cup fixtures – when do Boca and River play? 11-06-2025 22:11 A look at the clashes facing Boca Juniors and River Plate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
FOOTBALL FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test 11-06-2025 21:44 The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Ancelotti in Brazil on mission to restore Seleçao's lost glory 26-05-2025 12:38 Brazilian Football Confederation spent two years wooing Ancelotti to try to turn the page on years of disappointment for the national side and its fans – now the work begins in earnest.
International football Confirmed: Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach 12-05-2025 12:12 Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid to take his talents to the international game with Brazil.
OBITUARY Luis Galván, World Cup winner with Argentina in 1978, dies at 77 05-05-2025 21:24 Defender Luis Galván, who played in every match in Argentina's 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died Monday aged 77.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CONMEBOL proposes one-off 64-team World Cup in 2030 10-04-2025 18:23 CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez argues increasing the number of teams in the tournament would allow for a broader celebration of the World Cup.
HORSEPLAY IN BUENOS AIRES Argentina becomes first non-Euro nation to host Horseball World Cup 02-04-2025 08:39 A World Cup unfolding within a space of 1,800 square metres at the Rural Society exhibition grounds in Palermo. by Michael Soltys
International football Rout of Brazil shows 2026 World Cup hopes are very much alive 28-03-2025 12:39 Tuesday's showing against Brazil, in particular, was as strong a statement of intent from Lionel Scaloni’s side as one could wish to envision. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL At present, the Albiceleste are unstoppable – even without Messi 27-03-2025 16:10 Why Argentina is doing well without superstar skipper Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni is doing everything right.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina thrash Brazil, clinch 2026 World Cup qualification 25-03-2025 22:35 Goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister and Giovani Simeone secure a convincing 3-1 win over Brazil as Albiceleste becomes first South American side to book its place at the World Cup 2026.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina on brink after Almada strike sinks Uruguay 22-03-2025 08:47 Win means Argentina can become first team from region to book a place at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
WORLD CUP Messi injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place 17-03-2025 17:06 Forward and top-scorer Lionel Messi was ruled out for Argentina’s World Cup Qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay after sustaining an injury this week.
International football Will Lionel Messi's last dance be the World Cup 2026? 17-03-2025 09:32 Argentina eyes 2026 World Cup qualification, but will Lionel Messi be leading the side out on the pitch?
Rugby Retirement Argentina's record points scorer Sánchez retires from rugby 23-01-2025 14:25 Nicolás Sánchez leaves behind record-breaking legacy of 902 points scored across 104 tests for the Pumas.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA World champions, big names sign up for Argentina’s top flight 22-01-2025 14:45 New footballing season set to kick off with 30 teams battling it out for glory.
International football FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host 12-12-2024 13:37 Football’s world governing body also finalises plans for 2030 tournament, awarding one opening match of tournament to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in concession to CONMEBOL.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina top World Cup qualifying group – but are they running on fumes? 21-11-2024 17:36 If the Albiceleste, as some of the more hysterical sectors of the sporting press have begun to hint, is entering a crisis, it is an extremely curious kind of crisis. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Paraguay's anti-Messi approach pays off with Argentina win 15-11-2024 14:36 Paraguay inflict a rare defeat on Lionel Scaloni's charges, giving their World Cup 2026 qualification hopes a huge boost. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina fall to defeat in Paraguay 15-11-2024 10:20 Argentina slump to a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay in Asunción, failing to capitalise on Lautaro Martínez's opener.
CLUB FOOTBALL Messi's Inter Miami to play in FIFA's Club World Cup in 2025 20-10-2024 08:09 Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will feature in next year's expanded FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday.
International football Dominant Messi in no rush to walk away from Argentina 19-10-2024 09:32 Tuesday night’s 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia proved to be another dream evening for Argentina's evergreen talisman, who once more rolled back the years to leave his audience spellbound and wanting more. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Messi shines at Monumental as Albiceleste thrash Bolivia 15-10-2024 22:59 Lionel Messi rolled back the years at the Monumental on Tuesday night, scoring a hat-trick and bagging two assists as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina held by Venezuela in World Cup 2026 qualifiers 10-10-2024 22:56 Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw at home on Thursday in the ninth round of South America's World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi-less Albiceleste drop points – but no need to panic 12-09-2024 16:47 Argentina caught a glimpse of what that future without Lionel Messi may hold. And thankfully, it is not entirely bleak. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Pochettino appointed as new coach of United States' national team 10-09-2024 20:29 Former Newell's Old Boys star named new head coach of the United States national team and will lead host nation into 2026 World Cup.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Colombia avenge Copa América loss with victory over Argentina 10-09-2024 19:52 World champions Argentina suffer second defeat of CONMEBOL qualifiers for 2026 World Cup with a James Rodríguez penalty condemning them to a 2-1 loss to Colombia.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina cruise past Chile in World Cup qualifiers after homage to Di María 06-09-2024 11:44 Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina banked a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Messi-less Argentina call up Dybala for World Cup qualifiers 26-08-2024 13:02 Roma forward Dybala has not made an international appearance since March 2023 but could get an opportunity to add to his 38 caps in Lionel Messi's absence.
STADIUM CHAOS Copa América chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup 15-07-2024 15:10 Chaotic scenes at the Copa América final raise serious questions for the organisers of the 2026 World Cup.
STADIUM CHAOS Miami’s showcase for football's World Cup collapses into chaos 15-07-2024 14:57 The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was meant to be Miami’s dress rehearsal for the World Cup football tournament in the United States. Hours before kick off, it collapsed into chaos.
Copa América 2024 Argentina's old masters lead way to Copa América final 10-07-2024 15:04 Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María are enjoying every minute of what could be their international farewell. But thankfully, this Argentina team remains so resilient as to absorb almost any departure, even those two legends. by Dan Edwards
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Four World Cup winners in Argentina's football team for Olympics 03-07-2024 10:06 Albiceleste youth coach Javier Mascherano names four World Cup winners – Gerónimo Rulli, Nicolás Otamendi, Julián Álvarez and Thiago Almada – in his 18-man squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
FOOTBALL Maradona's heirs fail to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale 30-05-2024 15:19 Maradona's heirs lose legal bid to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
FOOTBALL River Plate secure qualification for 2025 Club World Cup 15-05-2024 15:57 Qualification for Copa Libertadores last 16 secures place at 2025 tournament in United States and a US$40-million windfall; River’s former manager Marcelo Gallardo sacked by Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad – is he off to Italy? by James Grainger
OBITUARY Former World Cup winning coach César Luis Menotti dies at 85 05-05-2024 18:42 César Luis Menotti, the endearing football romantic who led the Albiceleste to first World Cup triumph in 1978, has died at the age of 85.
HOME BURGLARY Ubaldo Fillol's 1978 World Cup winners' medal stolen 18-03-2024 14:06 Legendary goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol has been robbed of the gold medal he won in the Albiceleste's successful 1978 World Cup campaign.
Football Argentina dare to dream of Olympic gold – will Messi be there too? 15-02-2024 15:38 Javier Masherano’s young side had to get to the Games in Paris first, and they did so in typically nail-biting fashion. by Dan Edwards