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You can only dream when there’s a team

17-12-2022 05:55 The Scaloneta’s smooth passage into tomorrow’s World Cup final in Qatar following last Tuesday’s semi-final has given a troubled nation an outburst of unanimous joy not seen in a long time. The key? Teamwork.

Álvarez arrives as Messi's partner in crime

14-12-2022 12:00 In 1986, Diego Maradona had Jorge Valdano. Now Lionel Messi has found his own accomplice: Julián Álvarez.

La Albiceleste revel in 'home' support at World Cup

12-12-2022 11:19 Argentina's bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of travelling fans that have transformed each of their matches in Qatar into virtual home games.

Argentina v Croatia: Keys to the World Cup semi-final

12-12-2022 11:05 Croatia are unlikely to put a specific man-marker on Lionel Messi, relying on what has been a solid defence and one of the best midfields in the tournament to gain the upper hand.

Saudi coach not dwelling on 'crazy' World Cup win over Argentina

22-11-2022 10:38 Saudi Arabia's French coach Herve Renard warned his players not to celebrate for too long after their "totally crazy" win and hinted that maybe the Albiceleste underestimated his team.

Argentina dares to dream as Lionel takes his Scaloneta to Qatar

18-11-2022 00:26 These past three years have truly been golden for Lionel Scaloni, Lionel Messi and Co, transforming a much-questioned Argentina team into a dynamic, well-oiled unit which has destroyed whatever opposition stands in its way. Argentina has been gripped by the build-up to the competition, with a fervour and expectation that is palpable in every corner of the country.

by Dan Edwards

Scaloni seeks to take World Cup pressure off fancied Argentina

15-11-2022 16:51 Argentina coach seeks to reduce the pressure on his fancied team at the World Cup in Qatar, insisting there are no guarantees in football.

Scaloni confirms Argentina's 26-man squad for World Cup

11-11-2022 12:30 Lionel Scaloni's 26-man squad for World Cup in Qatar confirmed via video on social media; Exequiel Palacios, Paulo Dybala, Juan Foyth and Joaquín Correa make final cut.

Argentina unveils new purple away strip inspired by ‘gender equality’

03-09-2022 15:37 National side’s new change kit, which highlights "gender equality, diversity and inclusion,” will be worn at the Qatar 2022 World Cup; Mixed reaction online, with some praising and mocking the strip.

Argentina’s stars in good form as World Cup draws closer

26-08-2022 11:02 National side and its superstars are providing a rare jolt of optimism for Argentines as Qatar 2022 creeps ever closer.

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.

FIFA confirms replay for abandoned Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

09-05-2022 13:01 FIFA confirms abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, after rejecting appeals from both national federations.

Brazil and Argentina ordered to play World Cup abandoned qualifier

14-02-2022 14:28 FIFA orders Brazil and Argentina to replay World Cup qualifying match halted in São Paulo last September over alleged Covid-19 quarantine breaches by the visitors.

Argentina’s Scaloneta marches on, even without its Lionels

28-01-2022 15:41 Thursday's victory over Chile was the 28th consecutive match the Albiceleste have negotiated without defeat; more than any other nation in the world right now.

by Dan Edwards

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.

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

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

Martínez winner over Peru takes Argentina's run to 25 unbeaten

14-10-2021 23:52 Argentina took their unbeaten run to 25 matches and moved a step closer to qualifying for the World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru on Thursday.

Messi & co arrive in Argentina for World Cup triple header

05-10-2021 17:15 Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi and his teammates arrived in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, as Argentina's national team prepares for a World Cup qualifying triple header.

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.