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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

‘Finalissima’: ARGENTINA 3-0 ITALY

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

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima

01-06-2022 21:03 Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa América holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Scaloni has 'no complaints' over World Cup draw

01-04-2022 16:37 Argentina coach admits World Cup draw could have been a lot worse after being paired with Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Messi, Di María on scoresheet as Argentina stretch unbeaten run to 30 matches

26-03-2022 08:25 Lionel Messi scored on his return to the national team as Argentina stretched their world-leading unbeaten run to 30 matches with a routine 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela on Friday.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

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.

FOOTBALL

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.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Argentina cap off glorious 2021 by securing ticket to Qatar 2022

18-11-2021 15:06 Albiceleste book their place at World Cup in Qatar, rounding off a glorious year for the Copa América 2021 champions.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Di María winner puts Argentina on brink of World Cup qualification

12-11-2021 22:26 Ángel Di María's goal on Friday put Argentina on the verge of qualifying for next year's World Cup in Qatar after a 1-0 win away to Uruguay.

International football

Argentina face tough test against under pressure Uruguay

12-11-2021 01:13 Lionel Scaloni's Albiceleste troops are on a roll. Victory over Uruguay in Peñarol's Estadio Campeón del Siglo would leave them free to start looking ahead to Qatar 2022.

by Dan Edwards

International football

Scaloni looks to the future with surprise Albiceleste squad call-ups

05-11-2021 18:04 Argentina’s national team coach appears to be betting on the next generation for the upcoming clashes against Uruguay and Brazil.

by Dan Edwards

International football

Peru fail to disrupt the Scaloneta as Argentina march on

15-10-2021 00:37 If this Argentina team has one great virtue, and there are plenty to choose from, it is the unshakeable self-belief that courses through its veins.

by Dan Edwards

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Impressive Argentina see off Uruguay 3-0 at the Monumental

11-10-2021 09:10 Albiceleste secure 3-0 win in the Clásico Rioplatense; Victory, secured by goals from Messi, De Paul and Martínez, leaves unbeaten Argentina in second in World Cup qualifying table behind Brazil.

International football

Scaloni names Argentina squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

28-09-2021 08:34 Lionel Messi headlines the Argentina squad for three South American World Cup qualifiers in October announced on Monday.

International football

Scaloni: 'Messi always makes the difference'

10-09-2021 02:56 National team coach hails Rosario-born superstar after his hat-trick against Bolivia at the Monumental.

COVID CHAOS

FIFA 'regrets' chaos at abandoned Brazil v Argentina match

06-09-2021 11:26 Sunday's match at São Paulo's Neo Quimica Arena on Sunday was halted when Brazilian health officials ran onto the pitch seven minutes after kick-off.

Copa América

Tears and cheers: Argentina erupts as 28-year wait comes to an end

11-07-2021 09:11 Tears, cheers, screams of joy to the sky – Argentina celebrated in style on Saturday night as the country's long-suffering fans celebrated the end of a 28-year trophy drought.

Copa América

Messi's Argentina trophy odyssey finally ends in the Maracanã

11-07-2021 08:23 Messi's hopes of finding international success with the Albiceleste have been repeatedly frustrated. Now, 16 years after his Argentina début, the moment has finally arrived.

Copa América

Lionel Scaloni: 'This is a huge title' for Argentina

11-07-2021 00:37 "We fell short so many times, we dreamt so much about this, fought so hard," says goalscorer Ángel Di María.

Copa América

Messi stars as Argentina set up Colombia Copa América semi-final

04-07-2021 00:32 Captain scores and assists two as Argentina defeat Ecuador 3-0 in Goiânia to reach the Copa América semi-finals.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Messi strikes but Chile hold Argentina in World Cup qualifier

04-06-2021 02:18 Albiceleste misses chance to take top spot in South American World Cup qualifying group, after Chile held national side 1-1 on Thursday night.

Copa América

Argentina, Chile coaches worried about Copa América in Brazil

02-06-2021 18:04 National team coaches from Argentina and Chile hit out at the decision to play the Copa América in coronavirus-stricken Brazil on Wednesday.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

Mascherano to take up youth development role with Albiceleste

07-01-2021 15:57 36-year-old and national team legend agrees to head up a new department focused on youth development, AFA announces.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Little to shout about as Argentina see off Ecuador

09-10-2020 01:12 The stands were silent at the La Bombonera on Thursday night and Lionel Messi and Co responded with a suitably muted performance against Ecuador.

by Dan Edwards