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London to host Italy-Argentina intercontinental champions clash

15-12-2021 15:54 London will host the first edition of a new intercontinental final between the champions of Europe and South America when Italy face Argentina on June 1, UEFA said on Wednesday.

Sergio Agüero: the impish striker who became a legend in Manchester

15-12-2021 09:25 Argentine striker, who began his career at Independiente, will forever be associated with his 10-year spell at Manchester City – and in particular with the famous goal that won them the Premier League title in 2012.

Messi's enduring brilliance rewarded with another Ballon d'Or

30-11-2021 16:10 Some might question whether the Argentine superstar  really deserved to win his latest Ballon d'Or prize ahead of other worthy candidates, but he has been rewarded for continuing to be so good for so long.

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for seventh time as Putellas crowned women's winner

30-11-2021 08:59 Lionel Messi saw off much-fancied rivals like Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema to win his seventh Ballon d'Or after a turbulent yet glorious year that saw him leave Barcelona and claim the Copa América with Argentina.

CONMEBOL proposes VAR time-outs and team reviews

29-07-2021 17:33 South American football's governing body wants to introduce time-outs for VAR checks and allow teams to request reviews of refereeing decisions, a top official told AFP. 

Argentina overcome odds in Brazil – and inspire hope for future

17-07-2021 00:37 Victory over Brazil in the Maracanã represented a rare moment of joy in these troubled times – and the Albiceleste’s Copa América triumph will raise hopes ahead of Qatar 2022.

by Dan Edwards

Tears and cheers: Argentina erupts as 28-year wait comes to an end

11-07-2021 09:11 Tears, cheers, screams of joy to the sky – Argentina celebrated in style on Saturday night as the country's long-suffering fans celebrated the end of a 28-year trophy drought.

Messi's Argentina trophy odyssey finally ends in the Maracanã

11-07-2021 08:23 Messi's hopes of finding international success with the Albiceleste have been repeatedly frustrated. Now, 16 years after his Argentina début, the moment has finally arrived.

Albiceleste prepared to suffer one more time for Copa América glory

09-07-2021 22:02 National team coach Lionel Scaloni warns his players – and the country – that the Albiceleste will have to suffer if they’re to emerge victorious against Brazil in the Maracanã.

Argentina hope to upset the odds (and Bolsonaro) in Copa clash with Brazil

09-07-2021 17:57 Argentina will start the Copa América final against Brazil as comfortable outsiders after squeezing past Colombia. But the Albiceleste have grown in unity and confidence throughout the tournament, and with Lionel Messi in fine form, defeat is anything but inevitable.

by Dan Edwards

Messi stars as Argentina set up Colombia Copa América semi-final

04-07-2021 00:32 Captain scores and assists two as Argentina defeat Ecuador 3-0 in Goiânia to reach the Copa América semi-finals.

Argentina on right track ahead of Copa América knock-outs

02-07-2021 14:44 After sailing through their Copa América group, Lionel Messi and Co now face Ecuador in the quarter-finals, aware that just one slip will be enough to send them home.

by Dan Edwards

Rodríguez gives Argentina Copa edge in tense derby win over Uruguay

19-06-2021 08:48 Victory sends Argentina joint top of Group A with Chile on four points, while Uruguay remain without a point.

Zero margin for error for Argentina in Copa América clash with Chile

18-06-2021 00:51 There are high expectations on either side of the Río de la Plata for today's Copa America derby, the first between Argentina and Uruguay in a competitive clash since August 2017.

by Dan Edwards

'It's time to strike' – Messi issues Copa América rallying call

14-06-2021 14:20 Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi issues rallying call to his teammates ahead of the national team's first game in this year's Copa América.

Copa América rocked by Venezuela Covid outbreak on eve of opener

13-06-2021 08:28 Thirteen members of Venezuelan delegation test positive, less than 24 hours before Copa América opener against Brazil.

Argentina lay foundations ahead of Copa América’s kick-off

11-06-2021 00:36 Draws in World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia remind the Albiceleste that there’s little margin for error. But there’s still grounds for optimism ahead of the Covid Copa in Brazil.

by Dan Edwards

Mastercard pulls logo from troubled Copa América

09-06-2021 13:33 Mastercard said Wednesday it had decided not to "activate" its sponsorship of the Copa América in Brazil, meaning it will not place its logo inside stadiums or on promotional materials.

CONMEBOL pushes panic button, moves Copa América to Brazil

04-06-2021 23:38 Regional governing body strips Argentina of tournament due to Covid surge… and bafflingly takes it instead to virus-ravaged Brazil.

Chile, Argentina warm up for Brazil's Covid Copa with 1-1 draw

04-06-2021 02:11 This week has seen a wave of activity in international football, most of which occurred far away from the confines of the pitch. But Thursday night's 1-1 draw keeps Argentina's unbeaten qualifier record intact and on track for a place at Qatar 2022.

by Dan Edwards