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International football

Argentina calls up Italy-based players for matches, despite virus fears

11-03-2020 12:31 Despite the suspension of all sporting events in Italy, due to the coronavirus outbreak, Argentine national team still calls up six players based in country.

ALBICELESTE U23S

Albiceleste U23s kick off Olympic quest in Colombia

18-01-2020 12:18 Argentina’s footballers are the latest to try and book their ticket to Japan, with the Pre-Olympic Qualifying tournament kicking off today.

by Dan Edwards

ARGENTINES ABROAD

'Explosive' Lautaro Martínez fuelling Inter's ambitions

10-12-2019 07:00 Former Racing striker has had an explosive start to the season, powering Inter Milan's league title ambitions and European hopes under new coach Antonio Conte.

International football

Argentina and Uruguay draw 2-2 in Israel

18-11-2019 19:18 Game viewed by organisers as an important moment for Israel, following the cancellation of another Argentina match a year earlier after pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners.

International football

Messi returns with a goal as Argentina down Brazil

15-11-2019 16:24 Albiceleste put in a strong performance before a 22,000-strong crowd in Riyadh, as captain returns from months-long ban to lead national team to victory.

International football

Messi and Agüero back in Albiceleste squad for November friendlies

31-10-2019 16:54 Scaloni names squad for friendly games against Brazil and Uruguay next month.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Albiceleste serve up game of two halves in Dortmund

12-10-2019 12:54 Argentina were shockingly bad in the first half against an under-strength Germany, before responding with a stronger showing in the second 45 minutes.

by Dan Edwards

International football

Albiceleste rally to draw 2-2 against Germany in friendly

09-10-2019 21:26 Argentina bounce back from poor first half to secure draw in Dortmund, with goals from Lucas Alario and Lucas Ocampos.

FILM REVIEW

Review: New documentary shines fresh light on Maradona's mythic tale

30-09-2019 07:30 From a god to a devil – Asif Kapadia's absorbing and exhaustive new film shines new light on one of Argentina's most iconic figures: Diego Armando Maradona. It airs in Argentina on October 2 on DirecTV.

LOCAL FOOTBALL

Ex-Boca star Juan Román Riquelme announces La Bombonera testimonial

20-09-2019 12:55 Former Boca Juniors and Argentina star will be honoured with a testimonial at La Bombonera in December, more than five years after midfielder's retirement.

BASKETBALL WORLD CUP

Spain defeat Argentina in Basketball World Cup final

15-09-2019 11:48 Three-time All-Star Marc Gasol claims rare NBA-World Cup double as Spain seize glory. Albiceleste fall at final hurdle, losing 95-75.

BASKETBALL WORLD CUP

Argentina see off France, set up date with Spain in Basketball World Cup final

13-09-2019 12:39 Argentina are one win away from their first Basketball World Cup title since 1950 after they brushed aside France 80-66 on Friday to set up a final with Spain.

International football

Martínez steals show with hat-trick as Argentina thrash Mexico 4-0

11-09-2019 08:29 Inter Milan striker bags three at the Alamodome to give Albiceleste a deserved win over a lacklustre Mexico team in international friendly.

BASKETBALL WORLD CUP

Argentina shock Serbia, head into semi-finals of Basketball World Cup

10-09-2019 11:35 Albiceleste remain undefeated at the World Cup and within grasp of a medal, as Luis Scola rolls back the years once again. Argentina now head for a Friday match-up against the winner of USA-France, who tip off on Wednesday.

International football

Argentina, Chile play out stalemate in LA friendly

06-09-2019 08:44 Albiceleste play out niggly 0-0 draw with rivals at a sparsely populated Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

FOOTBALL

1986 World Cup winner 'Tata' Brown dead aged 62

13-08-2019 09:39 Known to his friends as 'Tata,' Brown made 36 appearances for Argentina and scored the first goal in their 3-2 World Cup final victory over West Germany in 1986.

FOOTBALL

Problems mount for Messi as injury woes adds to ban

06-08-2019 10:00 Messi banned for three months after CONMEBOL 'corruption' outburst, as star's new season in Spain begins with a cloud hanging over it.

International football

Scaloni confirmed as Albiceleste coach for World Cup qualifying campaign

30-07-2019 23:39 Qualifiers begin in March 2020 and will run until mid November 2021. He will also be in charge for next year's Copa América hosted jointly by Argentina and Colombia.

Messi

Messi given one-match ban for Copa America red card

24-07-2019 12:28 CONMEBOL made no mention of Messi's "corruption" accusation against the regional governing body that he made after receiving his red card.

FOOTBALL

Ex-Albiceleste coach Carlos Bilardo 'in a serious condition' after brain surgery

19-07-2019 13:03 81-year-old, who led the Albiceleste to World Cup glory in 1986, was taken into intensive care on Wednesday, after undergoing severe medical procedure for second time in little more than a month.

ARGENTINE STAR

Zabaleta says this his last season in the Premier League

16-07-2019 08:36 Veteran defender signs a new one-year deal with West Ham United and reveals that it will be his swansong in English football – and maybe in the game outright.

COPA AMÉRICA

Court of Arbitration for Sport member tells Messi to apologise

16-07-2019 08:19 Gustavo Abreu, an Argentine member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, says Albiceleste's captain should apologise for behaviour at Copa América, warning he will be punished for allegations made.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Copa América ends in anti-climax for Argentina

06-07-2019 11:19 The Albiceleste were hoping to have another chance at glory this weekend, but instead they’re set for the third-place play-off – a match absolutely nobody wants to play.

by Dan Edwards

Copa América

Messi vows to play on after latest Argentina heartache

03-07-2019 16:05 The five-time Ballon d’Or winner infamously quit international football after Argentina's defeat in the 2016 Copa América Centenario final. The Copa América will take place in Argentina and Colombia next year.

Copa América

Fireworks, phone calls bother Argentina before Brazil semi

02-07-2019 13:29 Tricks like these by fans are common in South America before key matches.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Historic WC despite elimination for Argentina

22-06-2019 10:02 Though the Argentina women’s national football team have been eliminated from the World Cup, they leave France having made history.

Copa América

Hopeful Messi keen to end Argentina title drought

13-06-2019 12:00 The 5-time Ballon d'Or winner, who turns 32 this month, has never won a title with the national team. The Copa América, which kicks off Friday, may be his final opportunity.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019

Argentina's first World Cup point could prove priceless

11-06-2019 10:06 The Albiceleste want far more than points at the World Cup. The bigger goal is to touch more hearts and minds back home.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019

Albiceleste hold Japan to scoreless draw, earning first ever point at Women's World Cup

10-06-2019 16:07 Argentina delivered a solid, hard-working performance in their opener at the Women's World Cup this afternoon, holding former champions Japan to a 0-0 draw to earn its first ever point at the tournament.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019

Albiceleste brace for daunting return to Women's World Cup

10-06-2019 00:34 The Albiceleste face a challenging opening match as they return women's World Cup after a 12-year absence on Monday, taking on Japan at the Parc des Princes.

COPA AMÉRICA

Messi scores twice as Albiceleste routs Nicaragua 5-1 in warm-up

08-06-2019 10:13 Barcelona star bags first-half double as Argentina warm up for Copa América with a comprehensive 5-1 win in San Juan.

Copa América

Messi gets one more shot at winning a major title with the Albiceleste

06-06-2019 08:00 Barcelona captain plays down national teams chances at the Copa América. But the tournament in Brazil is perhaps his best remaining chance to win something with Argentina.

Copa América

Agüero enjoying full fitness as Albiceleste gear up for Copa América

31-05-2019 07:32 Manchester City striker says he's in his best physical shape ahead of tournament in Brazil, as he defends Leo Messi from criticism at press conference.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2019

Albiceleste eye victories at Women's World Cup after long fight for equality

27-05-2019 16:17 National team plays first Group D match on June 10 against the runner-ups of the previous Women's World Cup, Japan. Then they will face England, currently ranked third in FIFA’s list. Their last game will be against Scotland.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Albiceleste names squad of 23 for Women's World Cup

23-05-2019 15:20 Nine professional players from foreign clubs in Argentina's women's World Cup squad, with 14 players called up from domestic amateur league. Albiceleste have never won a game at the tournament.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Albiceleste must ensure history doesn’t repeat itself

15-09-2018 12:57 Messi-less Argentina put through paces against Colombia and Guatemala – but what about Paulo Dybala?

by Dan Edwards

KEY STORIES

June 25th-30th: What we learned this week

30-06-2018 10:33 Hightlights of the last seven days.