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Critics swift to descend on Argentina’s youngsters – and their coach

01-06-2023 13:48 The dream is over for Argentina's young hopefuls. Coach Javier Mascherano is under fire, but beyond the hysteria, there were signs of promise in the Albiceleste's campaign.

by Dan Edwards

PSG coach confirms Lionel Messi is to play his 'last game' for club

01-06-2023 13:36 Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday he hopes fans will give Lionel Messi a cordial reception in his final game at the Parc des Princes.

U20 World Cup: Argentina top group after thrashing New Zealand 5-0

27-05-2023 09:57 Glorious goal from Luka Romero is the pick of the bunch as Argentina thrash New Zealand 5-0 to finish top of Group A at the FIFA U20 World Cup.

The kids are alright

25-05-2023 00:51 The young Albiceleste and their coach still need to keep improving, particularly at the back, if they are to hold any hope of repeating the nation's past U-20 World Cup triumphs.

by Dan Edwards

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.

U20 World Cup: Argentina secure narrow 2-1 win over Uzbekistan

21-05-2023 11:00 Argentina’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup campaign got off to a winning start on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.

New coach Bielsa says Uruguay can dare to dream of greatness

17-05-2023 23:45 Legendary Argentine coach says quality of Uruguayan players helped tempt him to take job.

Can Bielsa drag Uruguay into this century?

17-05-2023 23:22 Ignoring Argentine dominance of the world game just keeps getting harder...

by Dan Edwards

Barça will 'do everything possible' to sign Messi, says Laporta

15-05-2023 10:20 Barcelona president Joan Laporta reveals he has spoken with Messi to try and rebuild the relationship between them and wants to bring back Argentine skipper to the Camp Nou.

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.

Rookie bosses ready for unpredictable River-Boca Superclásico

04-05-2023 15:14 Nine years and a month have passed since the last time River took to the field against Boca Juniors without Marcelo Gallardo leading them out. But ‘El Muñeco’ is gone now, leaving both sides in the unusual situation of having two rookie coaches centre-stage in Argentina's most celebrated club fixture.

by Dan Edwards

Barça, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Rosario.. where next for Lionel Messi?

03-05-2023 23:43 Argentina captain set to depart Paris St Germain when his contract expires at the end of June and the race for his signature is heating up.

Valentín 'Taty' Castellanos: La Liga’s new sensation

28-04-2023 10:32 Mendoza-born forward has stolen headlines after smashing four past Real Madrid. The 24-year-old’s globetrotting career and rise up the footballing ladder to La Liga says much about modern football.

by Dan Edwards

'Suárezmania' in Brazil as Uruguayan shines at Grêmio

21-04-2023 18:45 Since joining Brazilian club Grêmio, veteran Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez has taken the city of Porto Alegre by storm.

Lewandowski: I hope to play with Messi next season at Barcelona

11-04-2023 12:03 Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski would love Lionel Messi to return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

'It's a dream' – Jorge Almirón takes over at Boca Juniors

11-04-2023 08:35 Ex-Lanús manager Jorge Almirón appointed new head coach of Boca Juniors on one-year deal.

Boca coach Ibarra sacked days before Copa Libertadores opener

28-03-2023 22:25 Hugo Ibarra was sacked as head coach of Boca Juniors on Tuesday after a run of poor results and performances.

Messi scores 100th goal for Argentina in thrashing of Curacao

28-03-2023 21:14 Albiceleste skipper completes a century of goals for the reigning world champions as Argentina romp to a 7-0 thrashing of Curaçao in Santiago del Estero.

Argentina and 'La Scaloneta' prepare for Monumental World Cup party

23-03-2023 00:26 River Plate's Monumental stadium, packed with 83,000 souls, will provide a boisterous backdrop to Argentina's first match as world champions this Thursday night.

'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.