Football in Argentina From glory to grind - ‘El Muñeco’ bows out as costly comeback unravels Today 09:42 Never go back, they say; Marcelo Gallardo is just the latest top coach to find out the hard way. by Dan Edwards
MONUMENTAL REFURBISHMENT 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.
Football in Argentina 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.
International football Rout of Brazil shows 2026 World Cup hopes are very much alive 28-03-2025 12:39 Tuesday's showing against Brazil, in particular, was as strong a statement of intent from Lionel Scaloni’s side as one could wish to envision. by Dan Edwards
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.
COPA LIBERTADORES River's Monumental stadium to host Copa Libertadores 2024 final 05-10-2024 09:02 Iconic stadium in Buenos Aires selected as venue for Copa Libertadores final, the region's most important club football competition.