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Messi, Garnacho in Argentina squad for March friendlies

03-03-2023 16:55 Argentina will host Panama on March 23 in Buenos Aires and then Curaçao in Santiago del Estero five days later; Lionel Messi in squad as expected, along with Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho.

Argentina dominates FIFA's 'The Best' award ceremony

27-02-2023 21:56 Messi, Scaloni and 'Dibu' Martinez also pick up prizes, with even Argentina's legendary fanbase honoured with an award.

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

AFA confident Scaloni will stay on as national team coach

26-12-2022 22:13 "Lionel Scaloni is the coach of the Argentina national team and we are both men of our word," says AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia.

Skipper can decide World Cup future, says Lionel Scaloni

18-12-2022 19:25 "If he wants to keep playing, he will be with us," declares Argentina coach after penalty shoot-out victory over France.

CHAMPIONS: Argentina defeat France to win third World Cup

18-12-2022 14:59 The Albiceleste are the champions of the world! Penalty shoot-out win after thrilling 3-3 draw with France secures Argentina third World Cup!

'Still one step to go,' says Scaloni after Croatia semi-final win

13-12-2022 20:52 "I think we deserved to win but maybe not by such a margin," said Argentina's national team coach after 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia.

Scaloni's Argentina ready for World Cup clash as semi-finals kick off

12-12-2022 14:36 After three weeks of pulsating action in Qatar, just four teams are left standing as the tournament heads into its home stretch.

Scaloni excited to take on Van Gaal in Netherlands clash

04-12-2022 18:31 Lionel Scaloni said he was looking forward to taking on Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal in the World Cup quarter-finals after his Argentina side beat Australia 2-1 on Saturday.

Scaloni thanks fans in Bangladesh for their support:

02-12-2022 14:10 Lionel Scaloni thanks Albiceleste's fans in Bangladesh for their support for the team, as images of the celebrations in the Asian country go viral.

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

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.

Scaloni insists Argentina did not take Saudis lightly

22-11-2022 11:25 Despite suffering one of the big World Cup shocks, Argentina's coach is sure all is not lost with Group C matches against Mexico and Poland still to come.

Saudi shock: Argentina suffer 2-1 loss in World Cup opener

22-11-2022 09:20 National team loses World Cup opener in Doha; Argentina defeated 2-1 by tireless and organised Saudi Arabia side; Messi scores penalty but is unable to inspire Albiceleste to victory; Crunch matches against Mexico and Poland to come.

Welcome to Doha, Señor Messi

17-11-2022 10:49 Argentina fans – from all over the world – gather outside a university in Doha, trying to catch a glimpse of their heroes.

Scaloni seeks to take World Cup pressure off fancied Argentina

15-11-2022 16:51 Argentina coach seeks to reduce the pressure on his fancied team at the World Cup in Qatar, insisting there are no guarantees in football.

Messi conjures up five-timer in Estonia friendly

06-06-2022 13:57 Lionel Messi scored all the goals in Argentina's 5-0 friendly win over Estonia in Pamplona, Spain on Sunday – becoming only the third

Argentina’s Scaloneta leaves Italy shellshocked

01-06-2022 22:02 The road to Qatar has begun in perfect fashion, with a new piece of silverware and Argentina's first-ever victory on English soil.

by Dan Edwards

Scaloni says he won't travel to Chile due to Covid diagnosis

26-01-2022 18:21 National team coach Lionel Scaloni will not travel to Chile for Thursday's World Cup qualifier in Calama because he is suffering from Covid-19.

Argentina rest Lionel Messi for World Cup qualifiers

19-01-2022 16:56 With qualification assured, Paris Saint-Germain's Covid-free star Lionel Messi was on Wednesday left out of Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia.