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Boca edge River with Paredes penalty in Superclásico at Monumental

20-04-2026 06:54 Paredes converts stoppage-time penalty in first half as Boca strengthen knockout push in tense Superclásico at Monumental.

As big guns misfire, the Lepra just keep marching on

17-04-2026 11:21 There is a new king in town, and it is none other than unassuming Independiente Rivadavia.

by Dan Edwards

Eduardo Coudet makes impressive start at River

10-04-2026 07:48 River are in the Copa Sudamericana for the first time since winning it in 2014 in Marcelo Gallardo’s first year in charge, a title which kickstarted one of the greatest coaching tenures in history. Now, his replacement would love to launch a dynasty of his own, with the cup as a launching pad.

by Dan Edwards

Argentina to play Honduras and Iceland in pre-World Cup friendlies

09-04-2026 17:56 'La Scaloneta' will face Honduras on June 6 in Texas and Iceland’s senior side on June 9 in Alabama ahead of World Cup kick-off.

Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off against Zambia, says Scaloni

30-03-2026 18:21 Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday at La Bombonera – the reigning world champions' final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.

AFA chief Tapia and top officials formally charged in tax evasion case

30-03-2026 16:52 Judge formally charges AFA, ‘Chiqui’ Tapia and several senior officials in a tax evasion case.

Argentina to now face Mauritania and Zambia in March friendlies

21-03-2026 11:14 World champions will play both matches at La Bombonera after the Finalissima against Spain was cancelled and a planned friendly against Guatemala fell through, due to FIFA regulations.

Courts tighten grip on AFA over offshore funds probe

20-03-2026 18:11 Investigators seize documents from Viamonte offices as probe links TourProdEnter money flows to US$17m Pilar mansion allegedly tied to treasurer Pablo Toviggino.

Boca Jnrs planning bigger Bombonera

13-03-2026 10:59 Venerable old home of the Xeneize is a daunting place to tread – and it may be getting even more so in the not so distant future.

by Dan Edwards

AFA President Tapia appears in court over alleged tax evasion

12-03-2026 14:58 Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia and Pablo Toviggino appear before federal judge but decline to answer questions; AFA lashes out at government pressure, denies allegations of wrongdoing.

River Plate withdraws from AFA executive committee meetings

06-03-2026 09:09 Club cites lack of clear decision-making procedures and renews call for a 20-team top flight; Decision comes amid disputes over governance, league format and recent rulings.

Trump honours Messi's Inter Miami at White House

05-03-2026 21:21 Lionel Messi put aside his aversion to politics Thursday and walked alongside Donald Trump at the White House to commemorate his club championship with Inter Miami, handing the US president a rare photo-op.

‘You feel a bit ignorant’ – Messi’s regret over not studying English

24-02-2026 19:30 Argentina captain and Inter Miami forward says he “had the time to study” and regrets “a lot” not having done so earlier.

Marcelo Gallardo resigns as River Plate coach, ending disastrous second spell

23-02-2026 22:04 Marcelo Gallardo officially confirms his resignation as River Plate's head coach in a surprise video; Farewell match at home to Banfield this Thursday.

AFA denies tax debts and criticises inquiry into Tapia

20-02-2026 19:02 Tapia has been barred from leaving Argentina by a judge.

AFA chief Tapia barred from leaving country in tax probe

19-02-2026 19:04 Court bars Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia, the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), from leaving the country and summons him to testify in a tax evasion case.

River Plate unveil plans to increase stadium capacity to 101,000 spectators

28-01-2026 12:43 One of Argentina’s biggest clubs announces historic US$100-million stadium expansion plan; River Plate’s new and improved Monumental will have 101,000-capacity and roofing; Project to take three years, work could begin in April or May.

Crossfire for AFA’s top brass amid persistent corruption claims

23-01-2026 19:07 Claudio Tapia, president of AFA, and Pablo Toviggino, his treasurer and right-hand man, are at the centre of court investigations, business complaints and accusations.

by Juan Cruz Soqueira

'I'd like to have my own football club,' admits Messi in interview

06-01-2026 19:13 “I’d like to have my own club … start from the bottom and be able to give opportunities to young players, to people, to help them grow and to build an important club,” reveals national team star.

River Plate planning roofed Monumental with 100,000 capacity

28-12-2025 09:14 Club preparing ambitious infrastructure project that would transform its stadium and introduce European-style roofing for stands; Capacity would be increased to around 100,000 spectators – and crucially, River will be able to play there during changes.