News of fans

Unions, movements ready to confront Milei government

Yesterday 16:23 Brutal police crackdown at pension protest in Buenos Aires has united labour and social organisations, who are increasingly willing to show their discontent with the government.

VIOLENT PROTEST

Journalist in critical condition after violent anti-Milei protest

13-03-2025 14:48 Police have released 114 of the 124 individuals arrested at Wednesday's pensioners protest outside Congress; Severely injured photojournalist Pablo Grillo recovers from a "life-saving" surgery after being shot by a projectile in the head.

STADIUM CHAOS

Miami’s showcase for football's World Cup collapses into chaos

15-07-2024 14:57 The Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was meant to be Miami’s dress rehearsal for the World Cup football tournament in the United States. Hours before kick off, it collapsed into chaos.

FOOTBALL

Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show

20-02-2024 13:16 Lionel Messi declares his absence in Hong Kong two weeks ago was due to injury.

Football

'El Tula,' Argentina's most famous football fan, dies at 83

07-02-2024 15:43 Carlos Pascual dies at the age of 83 after being hospitalised for past week. He received FIFA's “The Best” award on behalf of Argentina's fans after the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

FOOTBALL VIOLENCE

Two football fan deaths puts hooliganism back on agenda

07-02-2024 13:17 One fan stabbed to death during Chacarita Juniors-Deportivo Maipú match, another suffers same fate before Gimnasia Mendoza-Defensores del Belgrano clash.

VIOLENCE AT MARACANÃ

Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil

22-11-2023 12:52 Violence at the Maracanã as Brazilian police attack Argentina fans; Messi leads players off pitch in protest; Albiceleste goes on to win 1-0, breaking Brazil’s unbeaten qualifying run dating back to 1954.

CHAOS IN THE MARACANÃ

‘Always the same’ – Bittersweet win in Maracanã marred by ugly scenes

22-11-2023 12:10 National team coach Lionel Scaloni’s comments cast doubt over his future and delivered another twist in the tale to a stunning and shocking night in Rio de Janeiro.

by Dan Edwards

Swiftie Fever hits Argentina

Five months of camping pays off for dedicated Taylor Swift fans

09-11-2023 01:07 Thursday marks the beginning of Taylor Swift's three-night run of shows in Buenos Aires. For fans, some of whom have spent five months camping outside River Plate’s stadium, the day they’ve been waiting so long for has finally arrived.

by Andrea Puerto

Ticket prices

Rich fans only: South Americans grumble over cost to watch football

10-10-2023 14:44 Fútbol del pueblo? Not so much – watching the region’s stars play in the flesh has become inaccessible to most as ticket prices hit the roof.

CRIME & SECURITY

Argentine football marks 10 years without away fans at matches

11-06-2023 10:27 It's a decade since Lanús fan Javier Gerez was killed by a police officer outside a stadium in La Plata. Since then, no away supporters have been allowed at football matches in Argentina – but the violence and deaths haven’t ceased

by Claudio Gómez

ARGENTINA CAPTAIN DISCIPLINED

Messi says 'sorry' for Saudi trip after PSG suspension

05-05-2023 13:38 Lionel Messi has apologised to his teammates and Paris St Germain after being disciplined for an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

LEO'S NEXT DESTINATION?

Barça, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Rosario.. where next for Lionel Messi?

03-05-2023 23:43 Argentina captain set to depart Paris St Germain when his contract expires at the end of June and the race for his signature is heating up.

MESSI ON THE MOVE

PSG set for Messi divorce after suspending superstar

03-05-2023 13:09 Reports claim Lionel Messi's father has informed Paris St Germain that Argentine superstar will leave French side at the end of the season.