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
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 IN ARGENTINA Mysterious draw caps off another round of football power politics 14-01-2022 03:29 The body responsible for organising Argentina's top flight revealed Tuesday that despite its rather misleading name, the Copa Liga Profesional, which will run during the first half of 2022, would in fact be nothing of the sort. by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Barracas Central win penalty shoot-out and promotion to Argentina's top flight 22-12-2021 11:54 Barracas Central were promoted to Argentina's top flight on Tuesday after defeating Quilmes on penalties after a scrappy scoreless play-off final.
FOOTBALL: MATCH-FIXING CLAIMS Villa Dálmine lets 16 players go as spotlight falls on play-off defeat 03-12-2021 01:55 Second-tier side Villa Dálmine lets 16 players go in wake of play-off defeat to Barracas Central. Allegations of match-fixing emerge, or are the players being punished for a bad performance?
FIFA CHIEF IN ARGENTINA Infantino: Biennial World Cup would stop clubs hogging money 18-10-2021 15:54 Speaking during a visit to Buenos Aires, FIFA President Gianni Infantino claimed on Monday his controversial plans to hold a World Cup every two years will help spread the funds football generates away from a handful of super clubs.