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International football

Argentina and Uruguay draw 2-2 in Israel

18-11-2019 19:18 Game viewed by organisers as an important moment for Israel, following the cancellation of another Argentina match a year earlier after pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners.

International football

Messi returns with a goal as Argentina down Brazil

15-11-2019 16:24 Albiceleste put in a strong performance before a 22,000-strong crowd in Riyadh, as captain returns from months-long ban to lead national team to victory.

International football

Messi and Agüero back in Albiceleste squad for November friendlies

31-10-2019 16:54 Scaloni names squad for friendly games against Brazil and Uruguay next month.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Albiceleste serve up game of two halves in Dortmund

12-10-2019 12:54 Argentina were shockingly bad in the first half against an under-strength Germany, before responding with a stronger showing in the second 45 minutes.

by Dan Edwards

KEY STORIES

July 29th-Aug 4th: What We Learned This Week

03-08-2019 09:16 A pick of some of the stories making the headlines in the last seven days.

International football

Scaloni confirmed as Albiceleste coach for World Cup qualifying campaign

30-07-2019 23:39 Qualifiers begin in March 2020 and will run until mid November 2021. He will also be in charge for next year's Copa América hosted jointly by Argentina and Colombia.

Copa América

AFA lodges complaint with CONMEBOL over refereeing in Brazil defeat

04-07-2019 17:16 Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia criticised South American football’s governing body, Ecuadorian referee Roddy Zambrano and Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.

Copa América

Argentina Manager Scaloni to make changes ahead of Venezuela match

26-06-2019 12:31 Looking ahead to the squad’s first training session in Rio de Janeiro and the quarter-finals, the Albiceleste manager will make changes in his lineup and scheme for Friday’s match.

COPA AMERICA

Argentina on the brink as Qatar looms

22-06-2019 09:55 The Albiceleste have once again disappointed, yet Messi’s side still has one more chance to make it through.

by Dan Edwards

COPA AMERICA

Messi leads albiceleste in search for elusive glory in Brazil

15-06-2019 07:57 A refreshed and mainly inexperienced Argentina national team will face Colombia as the Copa America gets underway in Brazil.

by Dan Edwards

UNDER-20 WORLD CUP

Argentina’s Under-20s fall short by finest of margins

08-06-2019 10:40 Young Albiceleste team played some fine football in Poland and despite their unfortunate exit from the competition, there’s high hopes that Argentina’s next generation will deliver success.

by Dan Edwards

COPA AMÉRICA

Messi scores twice as Albiceleste routs Nicaragua 5-1 in warm-up

08-06-2019 10:13 Barcelona star bags first-half double as Argentina warm up for Copa América with a comprehensive 5-1 win in San Juan.

Copa América

Messi gets one more shot at winning a major title with the Albiceleste

06-06-2019 08:00 Barcelona captain plays down national teams chances at the Copa América. But the tournament in Brazil is perhaps his best remaining chance to win something with Argentina.

Copa América

Agüero enjoying full fitness as Albiceleste gear up for Copa América

31-05-2019 07:32 Manchester City striker says he's in his best physical shape ahead of tournament in Brazil, as he defends Leo Messi from criticism at press conference.

COPA AMERICA

Scaloni looks to compromise as names his squad for Brazil

25-05-2019 10:09 Even with the likes of Messi and Agüero onboard, this is a squad that fails to raise enthusiasm and much less hopes of the trophy in what promises to be a stern challenge in Brazil.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

National team begins path to regeneration

18-08-2018 10:58 The absence of Lionel Messi from the National Squad is an opportunity for new coach Scaloni and his players to prove their worth.

by BY DAN EDWARDS