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Clubs are snatching up Argentina’s youngsters at an accelerating rate

10-08-2023 23:11 With the best players moving earlier and earlier, Argentina’s clubs must compromise, picking up those either too young, too old or not good enough to play elsewhere, or else gamble that yesterday's wonderkid who flamed out overseas can rediscover his best form back home.

by Dan Edwards

New coach for Millonarios, but victory song remains the same

28-07-2023 17:31 River Plate clinch the title at the first time of asking with new coach Martín Demichelis.

by Dan Edwards

Boca find relief in Libertadores, River recreate domestic form

19-04-2023 23:45 Victory places Boca's Libertadores quest back on track, but the Xeneize were not the only team in desperate need of a win this week.

by Dan Edwards

Crisis club Independiente creep ever closer to disaster

13-04-2023 23:37 Racked with problems on and off the pitch, seven-time Copa Libertadores winners Independiente have been plunged into crisis.

by Dan Edwards

Third time’s a charm for Gago’s Racing Club

10-11-2022 17:54 After coming so close on so many occasions, La Academia finally secured the trophy their campaign deserved, despite some rather chaotic scenes in San Luis.

by Dan Edwards

Massa: Argentina has reached debt agreement with Paris Club

28-10-2022 15:50 Economy minister Sergio Massa says government has "successfully" reached an agreement with the Paris Club to restructure just under US$2 billion in debt.

Eduardo Domínguez falls short in Avellaneda

14-07-2022 21:38 Independiente coach gone after barely six months in the hotseat. Argentina’s ‘big give’ are toiling and the reasons behind abrupt changes in the case are clear enough. Could Marcello Gallardo be next?

by Dan Edwards

Paris Club requires Argentina stick to IMF deal to rework debt

07-07-2022 14:20 Paris Club group of wealthy creditors says government must give assurances that it will comply with IMF deal if talks over restructuring of debt are to continue.

Much-maligned Copa de la Liga Profesional reaches decisive phase

06-05-2022 09:55 Two teams in each group are assured of their place already in the play-offs, while the remaining challengers must wait until Saturday or Sunday evening to find out whether they will be joining them in next week’s quarter-finals.

by Dan Edwards

Marcelo Tinelli resigns as president of San Lorenzo

02-05-2022 16:59 With the club embroiled in crisis, TV mogul Marcelo Tinelli announces he will step down as president of San Lorenzo de Almagro.

Postponement of Paris Club debt payment gives breathing room

23-03-2022 15:39 Argentina's government has secured an extension of an agreement with the Paris Club group of rich nations that allows it to postpone an imminent payment of about US$2 billion.

Police arrest suspected killers of ex-Pumas rugby star Aramburú

23-03-2022 14:24 Ex-Argentina star was killed last Saturday after he and friends became embroiled in dispute at a café in Paris.

IMF payment deepens divide within Argentina’s ruling coalition

27-01-2022 16:56 Argentina’s looming deadline to make an interest payment of over US$700 million to the International Monetary Fund on Friday is exposing a growing divide within the ruling coalition.

Cerruti says IMF payment depends on progress in talks

27-01-2022 16:37 Government spokesperson refuses to confirm if country will make US$730-million payment to the IMF this Friday, saying decision depends on the progress of talks.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador calls on IMF to offer 'fair' deal to Argentina

21-01-2022 23:05 Andrés Manuel López Obrador calls on IMF to take "responsibility" for 2018 loan to Macri's government, which Mexican leader says "aggravated" Argentina's economic and financial crisis.

United States supports 'a vibrant Argentine economy,' Blinken tells Cafiero

18-01-2022 21:30 Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington for talks, with the latter describing Argentina as "a friend and partner" of the United States.

Government to continue payments while renegotiating IMF loan

23-12-2021 16:16 The government says it will keep making payments while talks with the International Monetary Fund continue – but that it can't a deal must be agreed to restructure payments totalling US$19 billion next year.

Dujovne defends 2018 IMF loan after government criticism

23-12-2021 11:22 Former economy minister Nicolás Dujovne defends 2018 IMF loan in wake of new IMF report and renewed criticism from government.

River Plate crowned league champions, ending seven-year drought

26-11-2021 03:21 River Plate were crowned 2021 Liga Profesional champions on Thursday after thrashing Racing Club 4-0 at home.

Argentina to seek international backing at G20 for IMF deal

28-10-2021 10:32 Peronist leader to seek support of world leaders for Argentina's bid to restructure its multi-billion-dollar debt with the International Monetary Fund while at the G20 Leaders Summit in Rome.