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.
DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA (1960-2020) Maradona: Out of this world 28-11-2020 07:35 Diego Armando Maradona, the popular icon that Argentina was crying out for, blessed us mortals with 60 years in his magnetic presence. But now, the ‘Cosmic Kite’ has finally been called back to his home planet. by Dan Edwards
Diego Armando Maradona Maradona's body to lie in state at Casa Rosada 25-11-2020 17:56 The body of Diego Maradona, the legendary footballer who died Wednesday at the age of 60, will lie in state at the Casa Rosada for three days starting Thursday, government confirms.
DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA Maradona: A legend shaped by the Hand of God 25-11-2020 14:44 Diego Maradona scored more than 300 goals, but the two most famous came within four minutes of each other on June 22, 1986 in Mexico. One was voted Goal of the Century. The other is even more famous.
ALBICELESTE LEGEND Javier Mascherano announces retirement from football aged 36 17-11-2020 22:02 A stalwart of the national side since he was 19, Javier Mascherano calls time on his playing career, describing it as “the most correct thing to do."
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Argentina's perfect start cut short by ever-competitive Paraguay 12-11-2020 23:43 Argentina went into Thursday's World Cup qualifier hoping to extend their perfect start to the competition, but had to settle for a tense 1-1 draw against a combative Paraguay side by Dan Edwards
International football Ángel Di María returns to Albiceleste squad for World Cup qualifiers 06-11-2020 18:01 PSG winger recalled to the Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru.
Diego's 60th A life of excess: Maradona turns 60 in self-isolation 29-10-2020 14:23 Notorious for his wild lifestyle, footballing great Diego Maradona turns 60 on Friday in far more sober circumstances sheltered in self-isolation to protect him from the coronavirus pandemic.
60th birthday wish A Hand of God 'with my right' - Maradona's dream 60th birthday gift 28-10-2020 17:41 Diego Maradona reveals he has a dream present to mark his 60th birthday on Friday – "to score another goal against England, this time with my right hand."
International football Messi fires Argentina to World Cup qualifying win over Ecuador 09-10-2020 01:16 Argentina struggle to break down an organised and physical Ecuador side, but emerge with a 1-0 win thanks to Lionel Messi's 12th minute penalty.
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.
FOOTBALL & CORONAVIRUS World Cup ties pose selection dilemmas for Albiceleste 26-09-2020 10:25 Putting out an Albiceleste XI for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers is an acute logistical and selection dilemma for Lionel Scaloni. But despite the difficulties, some of Argentina’s old-guard still can’t find a spot in the squad. by Dan Edwards
Argentine forward cleared 'I'm healed': Dybala gets all-clear after coronavirus 06-05-2020 15:02 Juventus star Paulo Dybala posts message declaring: "I can finally confirm that I am healed."
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.