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.
MESSI BOOED IN PARIS Messi becomes a target for fan discontent in Paris 03-04-2023 14:37 A malaise has set in around Paris Saint-Germain, with a section of the club's support turning on Lionel Messi.
FOOTBALL Argentina dominates FIFA's 'The Best' award ceremony 27-02-2023 21:56 Messi, Scaloni and 'Dibu' Martinez also pick up prizes, with even Argentina's legendary fanbase honoured with an award.
WORLD CUP FEVER More than skin deep: Fans line up for World Cup tattoos 26-12-2022 15:32 Football fever continues to sweep Argentina, with fans and footballers alike inking themselves with images of Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina and football: five keys to a national passion 16-12-2022 20:02 Argentina's passion for football has been showcased in Qatar – here are five keys to understanding the country's almost unique relationship with the sport:
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina fans in Doha protest over World Cup final tickets 16-12-2022 11:29 Argentina fans staged a second day of demonstrations Friday outside a Doha hotel demanding that their country's national federation help them to get tickets for the World Cup final.
Qatar 2022 World Cup 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.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Thousands in Bangladesh capital cheer Argentina's World Cup win 01-12-2022 08:55 As Argentina claimed its decisive 2-0 World Cup victory over Poland in Doha, thousands of fans were erupting in celebration in Bangladesh.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Fans at World Cup pay homage to Maradona with shirts and chants 24-11-2022 08:12 Fans at the World Cup have noisy plans for Friday's second anniversary of the death of Diego Maradona.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Welcome to Doha, Señor Messi 17-11-2022 10:49 Argentina fans – from all over the world – gather outside a university in Doha, trying to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
Qatar 2022 World Cup 'We have a lot of faith and hope' – Argentina fans dare to dream in Doha 07-11-2022 19:01 Fans start to arrive in Qatar ahead of 2022 World Cup – and optimism is running high that Lionel Messi could be lifting the trophy come December.
SPORT LGBT football fans fight for safe space in Brazil stadiums 25-10-2022 12:28 Some clubs in Brazil are providing rare safe spaces for gay fans who often steer clear of football stadiums for fear of coming under attack. In other stadiums, homosexual fans are often forced to fly under the radar to avoid homophobic chants, insults, hostile looks, and even assaults.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA A football match is not a war 14-10-2022 08:27 Events at the Gimnasia-Boca match show that a comprehensive overhaul of the policing of football matches is long overdue. by Dan Edwards
RACISM IN FOOTBALL Three Boca supporters arrested for racism, Nazi salute in Brazil 29-06-2022 22:34 Three Boca supporters arrested in Brazil, accused of racism and making a Nazi salute during their team's match away to Corinthians.
VIOLENCE IN BANGLADESH Seven injured as Brazil, Argentina football fans clash in Bangladesh 09-06-2022 13:19 A huge brawl in Bangladesh between rival fans of the Argentina and Brazil football teams left at least seven people injured, police said Thursday.