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Claudio Tapia: Victory parade row shines spotlight on AFA chief

26-12-2022 14:56 The bus carrying the most popular caravan in the country’s history did not arrive at the Obelisk, as the World Cup champions wanted, and neither did they make it to the balcony of the Casa Rosada, as the government desired. The dispute over the celebrations following Argentina’s triumph in Qatar underlines ‘Chiqui’ Tapia’s complicated relationship with President Alberto Fernández.

by Agustín Colombo

Christmas this Sunday or last (or both)?

24-12-2022 06:45 The word “catharsis” has been overused in the past month because of its tempting overlap with the World Cup host country’s name but the shoe fits – there was an element of catharsis for a country still emerging from the coronavirus pandemic and enduring over a decade without any sustained growth since that 2010 bicentenary.

'Dibu' Martínez gets a hero's welcome in his home town

23-12-2022 09:11 Emiliano Martínez greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his home town, Mar del Plata, as he calls on young goalkeepers to win Argentina's "their fourth star."

Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory

22-12-2022 15:59 As a major global supplier of natural gas and an intermediary in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Qatar already possessed diplomatic clout but it struggled to gain public recognition. But hosting the World Cup has left an impression on the Arab world and beyond.

Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Álvarez and Messi

21-12-2022 14:11 Manchester City manager pays tribute to Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup triumph.

'Muchachos' – the song that marked Argentina's World Cup campaign

20-12-2022 22:48 The hit song that accompanied Argentina on their conquest of the 2022 World Cup has found deep resonance in a country desperate for a feel-good moment. 

Argentina prepares for World Cup winners' welcome home party

19-12-2022 14:09 Nation prepares for a massive street party after the national team's remarkable shoot-out victory over France.

'The Greatest': Messi and Argentina the toast of world media

19-12-2022 13:16 News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals ever.

Tears and unrestrained joy: Argentina are the champions of the world

18-12-2022 23:44 After a final that stretched an entire nation's limits to the very brink and back again, providing joy and anguish in almost equal, excruciating measure, we can finally say it, loud and clear: Argentina are World Cup champions.

by Dan Edwards

Suffering Argentines explode with joy at 'epic' World Cup win

18-12-2022 19:34 Watching the World Cup final and dreaming about winning it has been a much needed exercise in escapism for citizens of a country that has suffered years of economic turmoil due to spiralling inflation.

'It's our destiny,' says Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez

18-12-2022 15:49 Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez said it was Argentina's "destiny" to win the World Cup after starring in the nail-biting penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's final.

Messi crowns career as Argentina beat France on penalties

18-12-2022 15:31 Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages.

Argentina v France - Keys to the World Cup final

17-12-2022 13:32 Key details and concerns of the World Cup final: Will Antoine Griezmann continue to dictate play? Will virus concerns weaken France team? Can Argentina exploit France on the flanks? Will Messi or Mbappé star on Sunday?

World Cup 'spider' man Álvarez, the pride of Calchín

17-12-2022 13:23 Julián Álvarez has been a revelation in Qatar but back in his tiny home village of Calchín is celebrated for his humility and hailed as a "hero" and "ambassador."

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:

World Cup win could bring GDP boost to France or Argentina

16-12-2022 14:26 Argentina is better placed than France to reap the economic benefit that typically comes from winning the World Cup, says one academic.

President wishes France's Macron the best – except for in Sunday's World Cup final

15-12-2022 18:02 President Alberto Fernández wished his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron all the best for the future, except for on Sunday, when the teams of their respective nations will clash in the World Cup final in Qatar.

Lionel Scaloni on cusp of joining World Cup coaching greats

15-12-2022 15:12 Argentina's coach and leader of La Scaloneta is quick to downplay comparisons with the country's finest coaches of the past, including César Luis Menotti, Carlos Bilardo and Alejandro Sabella, who led the national side to the 2014 final.

France end Morocco's World Cup dream to set up final with Argentina

14-12-2022 18:16 France ended Morocco's World Cup dream as goals from Théo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the holders a 2-0 win in their semi-final clash and set up a showdown on Sunday with Argentina.

Fans snap up flights to Doha as World Cup final fever grips Argentina

14-12-2022 13:42 Argentina's flag carrier announces new flights to cater to football-crazed World Cup supporters — and no price is too high for die-hard fans.