WORLD CUP QUALIFYING Argentina held by Venezuela in World Cup 2026 qualifiers 10-10-2024 22:56 Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw at home on Thursday in the ninth round of South America's World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi-less Albiceleste drop points – but no need to panic 12-09-2024 16:47 Argentina caught a glimpse of what that future without Lionel Messi may hold. And thankfully, it is not entirely bleak. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CUP QUALIFERS Messi-less Argentina call up Dybala for World Cup qualifiers 26-08-2024 13:02 Roma forward Dybala has not made an international appearance since March 2023 but could get an opportunity to add to his 38 caps in Lionel Messi's absence.
Copa América 2024 Copa América final win was dream farewell, says Di María 15-07-2024 09:10 "I dreamt it, that's why I said it was the last Copa América and it ended here," says Argentina winger Ángel Di María after Sunday's triumph.
Copa América 2024 Champions! Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa América 15-07-2024 01:50 Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as defending champions Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa América crown.
Copa América 2024 Final Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa América final 12-07-2024 16:42 A win would also give the Albiceleste a record 16th Copa America title, but Colombia are on an impressive streak of their own and will undoubtedly prove to be tough opponents.
Copa América 2024 Argentina's old masters lead way to Copa América final 10-07-2024 15:04 Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María are enjoying every minute of what could be their international farewell. But thankfully, this Argentina team remains so resilient as to absorb almost any departure, even those two legends. by Dan Edwards
Copa América 2024 Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa América final 10-07-2024 00:11 Defending Copa América champions Argentina will face the winners of Wednesday's semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in what will be a highly anticipated final in Miami on Sunday.
Copa América 2024 Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Copa América torment 24-06-2024 20:28 Lionel Messi will return to the scene of one of the most disappointing moments in his stellar career when Argentina face Chile at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
Football: Copa América Messi, Di María ready for Copa clashes with Canada, Chile, Peru 18-06-2024 13:06 Canada, Chile and Peru – the challengers facing Argentina in Group A of the first stage of the Copa América.
Football Countdown to Argentina's Copa América defence begins 07-06-2024 16:58 After four games no fewer than four teams sit at the top of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, but in Argentina, all eyes are about to switch to Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste. by Dan Edwards
International football Albiceleste roars back to beat Costa Rica 3-1 in friendly 27-03-2024 09:44 Ángel Di María, Alexis Mac Allister and Lautaro Martínez on scoresheet as world champions come from behind to beat Costa Rica 3-1 Los Angeles.
International football Argentina to tour US after China cancels friendlies in Messi spat 22-02-2024 21:12 World champions will play El Salvador in Philadelphia on March 22 and Nigeria in Los Angeles four days later.
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.
FOOTBALL Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gómez's bizarre post-Qatar fall from grace finally explained 27-10-2023 14:21 Facing a heavy ban for failing a doping test, Alejandro 'Papu' Gómez's suspension is likely to spell the end of his time as an Argentina player. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Lionel Messi mulls international retirement, but not quite yet 12-07-2023 15:13 Argentina's World Cup winning captain says he doesn't know when he'll call time on his international career and that it will "happen when it happens."
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Asian jaunt leaves Argentina and Messi with plenty to ponder 23-06-2023 01:00 Lionel Messi is irreplaceable, but with any luck the collective spirit and unity he has helped foster in the Albiceleste will ensure that the glory days will continue. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina stroll to 2-0 win over Indonesia in Jakarta friendly 19-06-2023 13:10 World Cup winners see off spirited Indonesia 2-0 in a lucrative friendly in Jakarta thanks to goals from Leandro Paredes Cristian Romero.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Indonesia fans vexed after Messi pulls out of friendly 16-06-2023 09:28 Indonesian fans devastated after star pulled out of a friendly in Jakarta.
FOOTBALL In a rush to the not-too distant future 15-06-2023 13:48 Martín Demichelis has River Plate on an imperious path to title, but there’s no rest for anyone in modern football – everyone keeps looking ahead. by Dan Edwards
International Football Lionel Messi stars as Argentina down Australia 2-0 in Beijing 15-06-2023 12:22 Argentina dominates ball and dispatches Australia in 2-0 friendly win played before adoring Chinese crowd; Skipper scores opening goal with Pezzella notching second.
MESSI ON THE MOVE Lionel Scaloni: Messi 'deserves' move to MLS 14-06-2023 13:47 Argentina coach says he's "very happy" that Messi has decided to move to the MLS and that he "deserves" his move to Miami.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina given rockstar welcome in China ahead of Australia friendly 10-06-2023 08:37 Frantic scenes at Beijing airport and hotel as Argentina's World Cup winning football team is greeted by hundreds of adoring Chinese fans ahead of friendly match with Australia.
International football Australia coach Arnold wants 'revenge' over Argentina 06-06-2023 14:53 Australian national football coach eager to erase World Cup memories ahead of Argentina's upcoming international friendly match against the Socceroos in Beijing.
Albiceleste in Asia 'Robbery' – fans complain at US$680 tickets to see Argentina in China 02-06-2023 08:40 Chinese football fans complain as ticket prices are released for friendly match between Argentina against Australia in Beijing.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Scaloni names Argentina squad for Asia tour friendlies 29-05-2023 14:46 Coach Lionel Scaloni names squad upcoming matches against Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta; Youngster Alejandro Garnacho, Giovanni Simeone, Walter Benítez and Leonardo Balerdi and Facundo Medina notable call-ups.
FIFA U20 WORLD CUP U20 World Cup: Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 and advance to last 16 23-05-2023 20:37 Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Guatemala in Santiago del Estero secures place in last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
ALBICELESTE IN ASIA Argentina's Asia tour: Australia in China, Indonesia in Jakarta 22-05-2023 12:23 National team agrees to play two matches on 'Asia Tour' in June; Albiceleste will face Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Future stars line up at FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina 20-05-2023 10:46 Football’s top youngsters descend on Argentina as the FIFA Under-20 World Cup gets underway, with matches set to be staged at four stadiums across the country.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Marcelo Bielsa agrees deal to be next Uruguay coach 12-05-2023 09:49 Veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa agrees US$4-million-a-year deal to take charge of Uruguayan national team until 2026 and will sign contract in the coming days.
WORLD CHAMPIONS! 'The madness is total' – Argentina prepares for first match as world champions 22-03-2023 12:43 Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will be greeted by fans as heroes on Thursday when they play their first match since winning the World Cup in Qatar.
WORLD CHAMPIONS Messi, Garnacho in Argentina squad for March friendlies 03-03-2023 16:55 Argentina will host Panama on March 23 in Buenos Aires and then Curaçao in Santiago del Estero five days later; Lionel Messi in squad as expected, along with Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL 2024 Copa América to be held in the United States 27-01-2023 13:40 Copa América 2024 will be held in the United States and feature 10 teams from South America's CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Time running out for Messi but are World Cup stars aligning? 21-11-2022 08:43 Argentina's captain would desperately love to add World Cup glory to all his other accolades that include four Champions League crowns and 10 La Liga titles. And he's not alone.