INTERNATIONAL 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
‘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
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Messi to put Barça drama behind him as Albiceleste seek fast start 07-10-2020 01:04 Lionel Messi will take a break from his Barcelona soap opera as he bids to fire the Albiceleste to the World Cup in Qatar.