the week in review Stories that caught our eye: September 6 to 13 Yesterday 19:49 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
death of diego maradona Maradona medical team's negligence trial postponed to next year 12-09-2024 23:06 Court postpones until March 2025 the start of the trial of seven health professionals over alleged negligence in the death of Diego Armando Maradona.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi-less Albiceleste drop points – but no need to panic 12-09-2024 16:47 Argentina caught a glimpse of what that future without Lionel Messi may hold. And thankfully, it is not entirely bleak. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Pochettino will relish taking on Pulisic's call for USA culture change 12-09-2024 13:26 Expectations are high in the United States following their big-name appointment of Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Pochettino appointed as new coach of United States' national team 10-09-2024 20:29 Former Newell's Old Boys star named new head coach of the United States national team and will lead host nation into 2026 World Cup.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Colombia avenge Copa América loss with victory over Argentina 10-09-2024 19:52 World champions Argentina suffer second defeat of CONMEBOL qualifiers for 2026 World Cup with a James Rodríguez penalty condemning them to a 2-1 loss to Colombia.
THE BUSINESS OF SPORT Top firms in Argentina backing F1 rookie Franco Colapinto 10-09-2024 11:41 Franco Colapinto, the rookie making his way in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, is supported by some of Argentina’s largest companies, including Globant, YPF, Quilmes, Flybondi, Bigbox and Celulosa Argentina.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 31 to September 6 06-09-2024 14:57 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS 'I feel abandoned': Woman who accused French rugby players of rape slams courts 06-09-2024 13:29 The 39-year-old Argentine woman who accused two French rugby players of raping and beating her in Mendoza says in an interview that she feels “abandoned by the justice system" after they were allowed to return to France.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Argentina cruise past Chile in World Cup qualifiers after homage to Di María 06-09-2024 11:44 Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina banked a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina land back in Paris 04-09-2024 15:55 Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou land in Paris, after Mendoza court allowed them to return home pending the conclusion of their case probing alleged rape.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Court blocks Milei’s privatisation plan for Argentina’s football clubs 04-09-2024 15:20 President’s decree forcing football governing body AFA to accept private capital into nation’s football clubs blocked by injunction until definitive ruling issued by courts.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS AFA calls elections with ‘Chiqui’ Tapia seeking third term 03-09-2024 17:38 Head of Argentine football’s governing body, fresh off the back of World Cup and Copa América triumphs, will seek a third term in October elections; Move comes as President Javier Milei seeks sweeping changes to structure of the national game.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Court allows French rugby players accused of rape to leave Argentina 03-09-2024 14:24 Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou, the two French rugby team players accused of rape by a woman in Argentina two months ago, will be allowed to leave the country, a court in Mendoza rules.
THE ECONOMY OF SPORT New F1 driver Colapinto shows off power of Argentina's 'unicorns' 02-09-2024 14:59 Two of Argentina's largest 'unicorns,' Globant and Mercado Libre, are part of the economic structure backing Franco Colpinto, the 21-year-old Williams Racing Formula 1 driver. by Agustín Colombo
RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players accused of rape may be allowed to leave Argentina 31-08-2024 10:26 Mendoza courts considering allowing the French rugby players accused of rape to return to their country while the trial continues in which a request for the defence's acquittal is pending.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 23 to 30 30-08-2024 17:15 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Quinteros leads Vélez Sarsfield through a storming winter revival 30-08-2024 09:17 A sparkling run of six wins in seven game, culminating in last Monday’s 5-0 demolition of Barracas Central, has left Vélez at the summit of Argentina’s top flight. by Dan Edwards
FORMULA ONE F1 rookie Colapinto laughs off 'crazy' Messi comparisons 29-08-2024 10:49 Pilar-born driver brushes off talk of him being Formula One's Lionel Messi as he prepares for his debut at the Italian Grand Prix.
MENDOZA RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina seek dismissal of case 27-08-2024 18:18 Defence lawyers for the two French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina have asked the courts for dismissal of the case; Request comes after it emerges plaintiff attempted suicide last Friday.
MOTORSPORTS Formula 1: Williams names 21-year-old Argentine as team's new driver 27-08-2024 14:18 Williams Racing promotes Franco Colapinto and says youngster will race with its team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, replacing US driver Logan Sargeant.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players' rape accuser survives suicide attempt, says lawyer 27-08-2024 10:14 Woman who denounced French rugby players for rape in Argentina tried to commit suicide last week and will miss a hearing set for Tuesday, says plaintuff’s legal representative.
Football & business Miami football hub expands as FIFA's Infantino follows Messi to US 27-08-2024 09:49 FIFA is expanding in an upscale Miami enclave as its president relocates ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Messi-less Argentina call up Dybala for World Cup qualifiers 26-08-2024 13:02 Roma forward Dybala has not made an international appearance since March 2023 but could get an opportunity to add to his 38 caps in Lionel Messi's absence.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Juventus sign Argentina's González from Fiorentina 26-08-2024 08:17 Albiceleste winer Nicolás González signs for Juventus from Fiorentina in a deal worth a potential 38 million euros (US$42.5 million).
Buenos Aires half-marathon Ethiopia's Gerba Beyata Dibaba wins Buenos Aires half-marathon 25-08-2024 15:36 Ethiopia's Gerba Beyata Dibaba won the Buenos Aires 21K half marathon on Sunday, beating off a record number of competitors.
RUGBY Court ruling for French rugby players suspended due to accuser's ill health 24-08-2024 15:20 Lawyers for the rugby players had planned to file a motion for dismissal on Friday and seek permission for those accused to be able to return to France.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS Milei’s sets collision course with AFA in club ownership row 23-08-2024 14:41 A conflict is brewing that could tear the nation's game down the middle. President Milei’s government is bent on imposing a new club ownership model that would privatise sporting institutions, but its arguments for the change do not stand up to scrutiny. by Dan Edwards
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 16 to 23 23-08-2024 14:37 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL No Messi but plenty of youth in squad for Argentina's World Cup qualifiers 19-08-2024 14:27 Lionel Scaloni names 28-,man squad for qualifiers against Chile and Colombia; Injured Messi misses out, while Armani, Acuña, Palacios and Dybala also fail to make the cut.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 9 to 16 16-08-2024 16:48 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Football in Argentina Gallardo is back at River for one purpose: glory 15-08-2024 17:38 River are already showing signs of switching from the patient, thoughtful, at times ponderous football which characterised them under Demichelis to Gallardo’s patented break-neck style, but it will take time for heads and legs to start responding to this increase in velocity. by Dan Edwards
SPORTS BROADCASTING Pirate football streaming sites come under attack from authorities 15-08-2024 17:18 Argentina’s justice system launches a probe against football piracy in Argentina, shuttering the popular ‘Fútbol Libre’ site and a host of others. Behind the criminal complaints are a group powerful firms, grouped together as the Alianza Contra la Piratería Audiovisual, who are attempting to stop the broadcasting of illegal sports content.
SPORTS OWNERSHIP BATTLE Milei orders AFA football authorities to accept privately owned clubs 15-08-2024 13:50 New government decree signed by Javier Milei advances move to introduce private limited companies into the local football ecosystem; President gives AFA, federations and clubs one year to change statutes and allow "sporting corporations" into league pyramid.
CRIME & COURTS French rugby players accused of rape released after ruling cites ‘contradictions’ 15-08-2024 12:55 French rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jégou, accused of rape and detained in Argentina since July 8, released from custody but must remain in the country until the trial is over.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS French rugby players accused of rape freed but must stay in Argentina 12-08-2024 15:48 Two French rugby players accused of rape released from house arrest on the condition they stay in the country until court proceedings are concluded.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Cholo gets his Argentine – Atlético sign Man City striker Álvarez 12-08-2024 13:15 Atlético Madrid signed striker Julián Álvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros (US$93 million)
Rugby union Creevy rolls back the years as Pumas stun All Blacks 10-08-2024 14:47 Stalwart Agustín Creevy scores decisive try as an inspired Argentina stunn New Zealand 38-30 in Rugby Championship Test.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Guardiola thanks Álvarez for 'massive' contribution ahead of Atlético move 09-08-2024 13:41 Pep Guardiola hailed the impact made by Julián Álvarez in two seasons at Manchester City with the Argentine set to join Atlético Madrid.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Can underdogs break up Superclásico dominance of Argentina’s top flight? 09-08-2024 13:04 In a cash-starved league like Argentina's where player and coaching turnover is at astronomical levels this by definition gives the Buenos Aires heavyweights the advantage almost before a single ball is kicked. by Dan Edwards
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: August 2 to 9 09-08-2024 12:49 A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Argentina's Leonas claim Olympic women's hockey bronze 09-08-2024 12:42 Sofía Cairo fired Las Leonas to women's Olympic hockey bronze as they beat Belgium 3-1 in a shootout after a gripping 2-2 draw on Friday.
RUGBY Woman who accused French rugby players of rape testifies for second time 08-08-2024 14:43 There were 15 “injuries” on the alleged rape victim, reveals case prosecutor.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Sailing delivers again for Argentina with silver at Paris 2024 Games 08-08-2024 12:51 Argentina's Mateo Majdalani and Eugenia Bosco win silver medal in the mixed Nacra 17 multihull event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
FOOTBALL Ángel Di María extends Benfica deal through 2025 07-08-2024 14:46 Veteran winger Angel Di María has decided against a return to hometown club Rosario Central and extended his deal with Portuguese club Benfica, the Lisbon outfit said on Wednesday.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Netherlands defeat Las Leonas, book place in women's hockey final 07-08-2024 14:43 Defending champions Netherlands booked their place in the women's Olympic hockey final with a comfortable 3-0 win over Argentina on Wednesday.
FOOTBALL Climate activists target Messi's mansion in Spain's Ibiza 06-08-2024 15:09 Climate activists on Tuesday spray-painted a mansion on the Spanish holiday island of Ibiza belonging to Argentina football star Lionel Messi to highlight the "responsibility of the rich for the climate crisis".
FOOTBALL Julián Álvarez set to join Atlético Madrid in 95-million-euro deal 06-08-2024 15:03 Julián Álvarez set to depart Manchester City for Atlético Madrid in a deal worth up to 95 million euros (US$104 million).
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 José Torres wins BMX Freestyle gold medal at Olympics 31-07-2024 15:54 Argentine José Torres Gil wins a gold medal in BMX Freestyle, the opening medal for Argentina at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Leonas and Leones, Argentina's hockey teams, in good form at Olympics 29-07-2024 15:28 Fernando Ferrara’s team won its second victory running at the Olympics to stay on top of Group B, while the Leones were clearly superior and had plenty of opportunities, yet their Asian opponents tied two minutes before the end.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Djokovic, Nadal set for Olympics second-round showdown 25-07-2024 15:52 Nadal and Alcaraz will also face Argentines Molteni and González in the doubles.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Pumas 7s beat Samoa and qualify for quarter-finals at Paris Games 24-07-2024 16:32 Argentina's rugby sevens team had already defeated Kenya in the first match 31-12 and this triumph seals their qualification.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Chaos, crowd trouble as Morocco beat Argentina at Olympics 24-07-2024 16:11 Projectiles including bottles and plastic cups rained down from the stands and several spectators entered the pitch.
FOOTBALL Argentina apologises to France in football-chant row 19-07-2024 14:54 Vice President Victoria Villaruel had accused France of being “colonialist” on social media.
Olympic Games: Paris 2024 Argentina’s Olympic medal hopes likely to depend on traditional team sports 19-07-2024 09:39 Argentina Olympic medal hopes are likely to depend on traditional team sports at the upcoming Paris 2024 Games, with chances of success in men’s football, rugby sevens and field hockey.
RACIST CHANT ROW Milei sacks Argentina's sports official amid racist chant controversy 18-07-2024 16:03 Javier Milei's office declares that “no government" should tell the nation's footballers what to "comment, think or do."
FOOTBALL Copa América champs Argentina to be investigated by FIFA over racist song 17-07-2024 12:12 Chelsea set to take disciplinary action against Enzo Fernández as row over chanting of racist and homophobic songs escalates.
RUGBY French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina are innocent, defence says 16-07-2024 16:03 AFP managed to interview the players’ defence attorney – here's what he said.
FOOTBALL Albiceleste stars return to Buenos Aires after Copa América victory 16-07-2024 15:28 Crowds swarm to headquarters of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) near Ezeiza international airport as national team stars – but not all of them – return home.
COPA CONTROVERSY France unhappy with insults from Argentina Copa América winners 16-07-2024 10:50 French Football Federation complains to FIFA about racist chants from members of Argentina's Copa América winning team.
Copa América 2024 Copa victory caps stunning run for Argentina’s golden generation 15-07-2024 15:46 The last three years have been ones to remember for this Argentina team and with this latest victory, they are surely the greatest that this football-addicted nation has ever seen. by Dan Edwards
STADIUM CHAOS Copa América chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup 15-07-2024 15:10 Chaotic scenes at the Copa América final raise serious questions for the organisers of the 2026 World Cup.
STADIUM CHAOS Miami’s showcase for football's World Cup collapses into chaos 15-07-2024 14:57 The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was meant to be Miami’s dress rehearsal for the World Cup football tournament in the United States. Hours before kick off, it collapsed into chaos.
downtown celebrations Seven arrests after Copa América celebrations at Obelisk 15-07-2024 11:19 Fans flock to famous downtown monument despite freezing temperatures to party and celebrate Argentina’s the Triple Crown, but the festivities were later broken up by City Police who used water cannons on fans.
Copa América 2024 Copa América final win was dream farewell, says Di María 15-07-2024 09:10 "I dreamt it, that's why I said it was the last Copa América and it ended here," says Argentina winger Ángel Di María after Sunday's triumph.
Copa América 2024 Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph 15-07-2024 09:04 La Scaloneta followed up their 2021 Copa América title with the World Cup triumph a year later, and now they have successfully defended their Copa title again in the USA.
Copa América 2024 Champions! Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa América 15-07-2024 01:50 Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as defending champions Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa América crown.
Copa América 2024 Final Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa América final 12-07-2024 16:42 A win would also give the Albiceleste a record 16th Copa America title, but Colombia are on an impressive streak of their own and will undoubtedly prove to be tough opponents.
RAPE ALLEGATIONS Two French rugby players charged with aggravated rape 12-07-2024 15:18 Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, formally charged Friday with the aggravated rape of an Argentine woman after a night out following a match in Mendoza.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: July 5 to 12 12-07-2024 14:11 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
