THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Stories that caught our eye: August 14 to 21

World Cup fall-out

Argentina hit with heavy sanctions by FIFA for World Cup controversies

Death of Diego Maradona

Maradona death trial on hold amid suspected father-son kidney test mix-up

death of diego maradona

Maradona's doctors missed renal red flag, court hears

The Week in Review

Stories that caught our eye: August 7 to 14

COPA LIBERTADORES

Argentina’s Libertadores candidates look to break Brazil’s hold on Copa

At Dan Edwards

GOVERNMENT & SCIENCE

Scientists march against Milei's cuts wearing Albiceleste shirts

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

'Cuti' Romero leaves Spurs to sign for Atlético Madrid

SAY IT AIN’T SO, LEO

Messi hints playing career is nearing end with emotional tribute to father

DEATH OF JORGE MESSI

Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

Death of footballer's father

Argentina skipper arrives in Rosario to mourn his late father

FOOTBALLER'S FATHER PASSES AWAY

Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi dies aged 68 after illness

POLITICS & SPORT

FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of AFA, South American football

DEATH OF DIEGO MARADONA

Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur

football in argentina

River Plate spends millions but can't break losing streak

At Dan Edwards

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Stories that caught our eye: July 25 to August 1

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

FIFA to probe Argentina over World Cup final ill-discipline, Malvinas banner

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

More pain or gain with Spain?

At Michael Soltys

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Stories that caught our eye: July 18 to 25

foreign relations fallout

Milei accuses Brazil, Mexico of funding 'anti-Argentina campaign' without evidence

Analysis: Disinformation

In defence of Argentine culture and football

At Agustino Fontevecchia

EDITORIAL

A world without cup

As I see it

The return of the ugly Argentine

At James Neilson

WORLD CUP 2026

Otamendi retires from Argentina's national team after World Cup

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

AFA says US authorities did not detain Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia

death of diego maradona

Tearful fights, edible offerings – a glimpse into Diego Maradona death trial

At Martín Raschinsky, AFP

WORLD CUP 2026

Enzo: Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way'

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

'Dibu' Martínez hints at Argentina retirement after World Cup final defeat

WORLD CUP 2026

Selección given warm welcome home as thousands line streets in thanks

WORLD CUP 2026

Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label

At Leila Macor, AFP

WORLD CUP 2026

Selección set for Messi-less low-key homecoming

WORLD CUP 2026

'The pain is immense' – Messi's message after World Cup final defeat

WORLD CUP 2026

What's next for the Albiceleste after World Cup final defeat?

WORLD CUP 2026

'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn final loss and end of an era

At Fran Blandy, AFP

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentines flood onto streets to salute team despite World Cup final defeat

WORLD CUP 2026

Domestic press laments Albiceleste defeat, hails end of an era

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi denied dream farewell as Argentina disappoint in World Cup final

At Andy Scott, AFP

WORLD CUP 2026

Spain shatters Argentina's dream with 1-0 win in World Cup final

WORLD CUP 2026

Lionel Scaloni on final defeat: Spain deserved to win World Cup

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi on eve of final: Argentina has already written history 'no-one can erase'

WORLD CUP 2026

From Maradona to Messi: Bangladesh's enduring love for Argentina

At Sheikh Sabiha Alam, AFP

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

From hotel bedsheet to World Cup pitch: the story of Argentina’s Malvinas flag

At Regina Giannasi

WORLD CUP 2026

Latin America's unlikely football unity: cheering against Argentina

At Esteban Rojas & AFP reporters

WORLD CUP 2026

World Cup heroics move me to tears, says goalkeeper Martínez

WORLD CUP 2026

Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Finally Finalissima

At Michael Soltys

Politics – Analysis

Hiding behind the World Cup, Milei siblings restructure their government

At Agustino Fontevecchia

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Stories that caught our eye: July 10 to 17

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final

At Rob Woollard, AFP

WORLD CUP 2026

Hasta el final: What propels Argentina's comeback kings

At Nicolás Biederman, AFP

WORLD CUP 2026

'Works every time': Superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final

At Sonia Avalos, AFP

WORLD CUP 2026: FINAL

King Messi faces Prince Yamal in final with World Cup at stake

At Gerard Martínez, AFP

WORLD CUP 2026: THE FINAL

Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final

At Rob Woolard, AFP

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Milei says won't attend World Cup final out of superstition

Sovereignty dispute

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina’s Malvinas banner

At Ellen Milligan, Bloomberg

WORLD CUP 2026

Selección's never-say-die spirit secures place in World Cup final

WORLD CUP 2026 – ANALYSIS

Irrepressible Argentina produce goods in epic win over England

At Dan Edwards

REACTION IN ARGENTINA

'For the Malvinas, for Diego!' World Cup glee takes over Buenos Aires

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final

At Andy Scott, AFP

WORLD CUP 2026

Scaloni: Albiceleste smelt 'blood in water' in England win

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi: 'Historical context' makes World Cup win over England 'special'

WORLD CUP 2026

World Cup semi-final hero Lautaro Martínez 'dreamt' of scoring winner

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final

PREPARATIONS IN BUENOS AIRES

City Hall puts barriers around Obelisk as World Cup madness mounts

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentina, England clash at World Cup as strains over islands re-emerge

At Manuela Tobias & Ellen Milligan, Bloombeg

death of diego maradona

Lawyers clash in Maradona death trial, forcing hearing to halt

DIPLOMATIC GAG

British Embassy playfully defuses Argentina-England match tensions

WORLD CUP 2026

Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England clash

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentina v England: Much more than just a game

At Tomás Viola, AFP

Argentina v England: Battles all over the pitch

At Jérémy Talbot, AFP