INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Albiceleste serve up game of two halves in Dortmund 12-10-2019 12:54 Argentina were shockingly bad in the first half against an under-strength Germany, before responding with a stronger showing in the second 45 minutes. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Timid Boca play straight into River’s hands 05-10-2019 10:29 River stroll to victory in Libertadores semi first leg. Now, the Xeneize need to stop complaining about VAR and focus on how they can defeat what may be the continent’s best footballing side. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Boca, River set to write a fresh chapter of ancient rivalry 28-09-2019 04:24 Tuesday’s Libertadores semi-final clash promises much – and Boca will clearly be hoping to hit back following their devastating final defeat in Madrid last year. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Regular supporters suffer as hooligans, security forces turn Lanús into a warzone 21-09-2019 11:37 Policing football in Buenos Aires Province is difficult, sure, but violence will only be eradicated by consistent, systematic policies – not big shows of force. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Diego takes on daunting challenge with out-of-form Gimnasia 14-09-2019 00:24 Maradona’s coaching credentials may still not convince everyone, but perhaps no other sporting figure on earth is capable of awakening such furore by merely sitting on the bench. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Safety-first Superclásico fails to live up to expectations 07-09-2019 01:56 Amid all the hype, publicity and, occasionally, grim apocalyptic undertones afforded to each Superclásico, it is easy to sometimes forget that under it all is a simple football match. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Bury and Bolton serve as cautionary tales for Argentine clubs 31-08-2019 01:21 Argentina should be in no rush to wrest clubs out of fans’ control and open up the Superliga to private owners. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Boca and River on course for another Libertadores Superclásico 24-08-2019 12:27 Both Buenos Aires giants dispatched their quarter-final rivals with ease in this week’s first legs to inch closer to another blockbuster last-four clash. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL How ‘Tata’ Brown who wrote himself into the history books 17-08-2019 09:17 1986 World Cup winner José Luis ‘Tata’ Brown passed away this week, after a long, bitter battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. His greatest achievement, however – and the spirit that took him there – will live long in the memory. by Dan Edwards
TRANSFERS Baptism of fire awaits for Superliga’s new star signings 10-08-2019 12:52 Every team in Argentina’s team have been active ahead of the new season. And while one transfer caught the eye, all the new recruits must hit the ground running. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Lammens hopes to echoe San Lorenzo’s success at the ballot box 03-08-2019 12:49 Matías Lammens is hardly the first Argentine to jump from the beautiful game into politics. But does he stand a chance against City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta? by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Injury-stricken Gago hopes move to Vélez will put past behind him 13-07-2019 10:23 Still only 33, former Real Madrid, Valencia and Roma star has played just 39 club games in the last three years. Will Fernando’s fresh start help him rebuild his career? by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Copa América ends in anti-climax for Argentina 06-07-2019 11:19 The Albiceleste were hoping to have another chance at glory this weekend, but instead they’re set for the third-place play-off – a match absolutely nobody wants to play. by Dan Edwards
COPA AMERICA Argentina comfortably handles Venezuela, moves on to face Brazil 29-06-2019 08:19 Albiceleste advance to semi-finals as youngsters Martínez and Lo Celso take on the responsability of putting the ball in the net. Next up they face hosts Brazil. by Dan Edwards
COPA AMERICA Argentina on the brink as Qatar looms 22-06-2019 09:55 The Albiceleste have once again disappointed, yet Messi’s side still has one more chance to make it through. by Dan Edwards
COPA AMERICA Messi leads albiceleste in search for elusive glory in Brazil 15-06-2019 07:57 A refreshed and mainly inexperienced Argentina national team will face Colombia as the Copa America gets underway in Brazil. by Dan Edwards
UNDER-20 WORLD CUP Argentina’s Under-20s fall short by finest of margins 08-06-2019 10:40 Young Albiceleste team played some fine football in Poland and despite their unfortunate exit from the competition, there’s high hopes that Argentina’s next generation will deliver success. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Tigre’s exploits create turning point for Argentina’s top flight 01-06-2019 09:30 Tigre have been in sparkling form since coach Néstor Gorosito took over, finishing the Superliga with a flourish. And their fine performances may finally put an end to the controversial promedios system that decides relegation. by Dan Edwards
COPA AMERICA Scaloni looks to compromise as names his squad for Brazil 25-05-2019 10:09 Even with the likes of Messi and Agüero onboard, this is a squad that fails to raise enthusiasm and much less hopes of the trophy in what promises to be a stern challenge in Brazil. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Copa Superliga bursts into life as semi-final nears 18-05-2019 09:54 Racing Club and River Plate kick back into gear, Argentinos Juniors find a new lease of life and Boca squeeze past Vélez on penalties. by Dan Edwards
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL Fearless Pochettino leads Spurs to Europe’s top table 11-05-2019 09:33 Argentine coach’s Tottenham Hostpur side will once again be underdogs against Liverpool in the Champions League final – but the native of Murphy, Santa Fe is used to beating the odds. by Dan Edwards
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE World left prostrate at Messi’s virtuoso left foot 04-05-2019 08:52 We’re out of superlatives. There’s not much more to say about Barcelona’s other-wordly, unstoppable force, especially after he bagged his 600th goal this week. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALLING HISTORIES ‘Segurola and Habana,’ Maradona and Toresani, feud and friendship 27-04-2019 10:21 Ex-Colón, Boca Juniors, River Plate and Independiente star Julio César Toresani was found dead this week in his hometown of Santa Fe. He was just 51 years old. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina’s back to the future approach must end – and soon 20-04-2019 09:40 César Menotti deserves respect for everything he’s achieved in the game. But his ideas for the Albiceleste are out of touch with modern football. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL AFA’s Frankenstein format creates another mess 13-04-2019 10:26 In a bid to fix up the Superliga, the authorities running local game have created yet another improvised stop-gap – one that does little to solve problems facing top-tier football in Argentina. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE SUPERLIGA Tears and cheers as Racing revel in title glory 06-04-2019 09:10 Heroes aplenty in Avellaneda as La Academia are crowned the new kings of Argentina – and it’s hard not to argue that the best team has not prevailed over the past season. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINA’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM AFA at panic stations as Copa América nears 30-03-2019 10:57 With less than three months to go before the Copa América kicks off in Brazil, those in charge of the Albiceleste have realised that Messi might not be able to save the national team on his own. by Dan Edwards
LOCAL FOOTBALL Conspiracy theory fun colours tight title race 23-03-2019 11:21 The rise of the Defensa y Justicia conspiracy theory – focused on the work and influence of powerful agent Christian Bragarnik – shows us it’s just a normal close race for the championship title in Argentina. by Dan Edwards
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL AFA set to announce radical overhaul of women’s game 16-03-2019 10:55 Today, officials are expected to unveil new proposals that will redefine women’s football in Argentina. It is a modest start, but nonetheless a positive one – and it vindicates those who have pushed hard for equal treatment. by Dan Edwards
MESSI AND THE ALBICELESTE The prodigal son returns for Argentina 09-03-2019 03:35 Lionel Messi’s return to the Albiceleste’s ranks draws the headlines and despite his eight-month absence, everyone will be looking to him all over again. by Dan Edwards
BOCA JUNIORS Underwhelming form means time is already ticking for Boca’s Alfaro 23-02-2019 09:31 He’s only been in the job for two months, but his background – and the team’s performances – means Gustavo’s position is already in doubt. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Centurión commands attention as Racing’s title charge stalls 16-02-2019 10:07 Racing’s title bid hits a red-and-white speed-bump, as the ever-combustible Ricardo Centurión makes the headlines once again. by Dan Edwards
U-20 SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP The kids are alright (despite AFA) 09-02-2019 10:10 Despite the chaos surrounding them, Argentina’s national under-20 team can win the South American Championship outright for the first time since 2015 – if they can defeat Brazil tomorrow. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL Defensa y Justicia continue to defy the naysayers in Superliga 02-02-2019 11:37 Florencio Varela side’s thrilling bid for the title is now the centre of attention. by Dan Edwards
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Superliga returns for exciting 10-match sprint to the finish-line 26-01-2019 08:32 Will Boca pull themselves together to fight for a third straight crown? Can Defensa complete a fairytale? Or will Racing continue their march towards the Superliga title? by Dan Edwards
Spygate Bielsa shocks UK football with ‘Spygate’ scandal 19-01-2019 08:45 ‘El Loco’ Bielsa turned the tables on his accusers with a masterful press conference explaining himself. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL No football? No worries – transfer silly season is here! 12-01-2019 09:50 Heavyweight clubs ring the changes as player-trading begins, but it’s Luis Rodríguez, formerly of Atlético Tucumán, who raises eyebrows the most with his switch to Colón. by Dan Edwards
2019: THE YEAR IN PREVIEW? The next 12 months in football: Consulting the crystal ball 05-01-2019 08:37 Your (tongue-firmly-in-cheek) guide to what lies ahead for Argentine football in 2019. by Dan Edwards
2018 IN REVIEW Argentine coaches make their mark in Europe 29-12-2018 10:48 Simeone and Pochettino continue to prove this is a golden age for local coaching, while ‘El Loco’ Bielsa charms Yorkshire. by Dan Edwards
CLUB WORLD CUP River crash back down to earth with a bump 22-12-2018 09:28 After the highs of Libertadores glory, the Millonario experience a hangover in their Club World Cup campaign. But the defeat to Al Ain says more about the challenges facing CONMEBOL’s representatives than we may care to recognise. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES FINAL The good, the bad and the ugly 15-12-2018 09:10 After weeks of rain, stone-throwing, squabbles, stand-offs and scandal, River and Boca gave us a game to remember. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Argentine football falls from grace – with the whole world watching 28-11-2018 19:15 Yes, by all means blame the thugs who launched their cowardly attack on the Boca Juniors team bus. But the violence witnessed last weekend was neither new nor unexpected. Something has to change. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Scaloni strikes a rapport with players in audition for national team post 23-11-2018 13:33 Back-to-back wins over Mexico this week illustrate the good feeling around the Argentina camp that has been installed under the leadership of interim coach Lionel Scaloni. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES FINAL Downpours, intrepid travellers and heart-friendly commentaries 17-11-2018 14:06 Round one of the Superclásico to end all Superclásicos did not disappoint. And there’s still at least 90 more minutes to go in this epic battle for the Libtertadores crown. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES FINAL Never mind the antics, here’s the Superclásico final 10-11-2018 09:34 The build-up to the Superclásico to end all Superclásicos has been exhausting. But now, it’s finally here. This Saturday, Boca and River clash at the Bombonera in the first leg of a mouthwatering Copa Libertadores final. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES The kind of final dreams (and nightmares) are made of 03-11-2018 08:44 For the next month, every other issue will pale into insignificance compared to the importance of two football matches to be played at opposing ends of the Argentine capital in November. by Dan Edwards
COPA LIBERTADORES Contrasting fortunes for Boca, River in Libertadores semi-final first legs 27-10-2018 07:37 The chance of a much-anticipated – and much-feared – Superclásico showdown in the final of the region’s most important club competition looks slightly more improbable. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Brazil show the Albiceleste the value of stability in friendly win 21-10-2018 11:32 For Argentina, it seems nothing has changed in essence since the Albiceleste's World Cup exit almost four months of ago. by Dan Edwards
BUENOS AIRES 2018 Record medal haul for Argentina as Youth Olympics draw to a close 20-10-2018 07:33 Eleven gold medals, six silvers and nine bronze places country sixth overall in the table. IOC chief praises hosts, suggests Buenos Aires would be an excellent location for 2030 Summer Games. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Albiceleste’s reboot lacking support of top clubs 13-10-2018 10:27 National team will be hampered in Monday’s clásico against Brazil, after Boca and River pulled players from the squad. by Dan Edwards
