HOME BURGLARY Ubaldo Fillol's 1978 World Cup winners' medal stolen 18-03-2024 14:06 Legendary goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol has been robbed of the gold medal he won in the Albiceleste's successful 1978 World Cup campaign.
FOOTBALL Chinese cities pull Argentina matches after Messi no-show 10-02-2024 10:26 Argentina had announced a tour in China from March 18 to 26, during which it was to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing. But after Messi sat out a high-profile friendly between Inter Miami and a select XI in Hong Kong last week, sports bosses have cancelled the matches.
Football Newell's, Godoy Cruz make perfect start to Copa de la Liga 09-02-2024 08:56 The nation's top teams are battling through the heat to complete three rounds of Copa de la Liga fixtures in little more than 10 days. by Dan Edwards
Football 'El Tula,' Argentina's most famous football fan, dies at 83 07-02-2024 15:43 Carlos Pascual dies at the age of 83 after being hospitalised for past week. He received FIFA's “The Best” award on behalf of Argentina's fans after the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
SAY IT AIN'T SO! Lionel Scaloni casts doubt over his future with national team 22-11-2023 12:29 World Cup winning coach says "it's complicated to continue" in his role and that the side needs someone in charge who has the energy to take the team forward.
Politics The make-up of Victoria Villarruel’s inner circle 07-09-2023 15:04 Javier Milei’s vice-presidential candidate has close group taken from her teams from the Fundación Oíd Mortales and the Partido Demócrata of Buenos Aires Province. Trajectories and thoughts of a hermetic group on the rise. by Giselle Leclercq
ELECTION 2023 Bullrich presents team for government, De la Torre returns to fore 06-09-2023 14:02 Opposition presidential candidate unveils officials who would become key Cabinet ministers; Melconian for economy, Pinedo for foreign affairs, De la Torre for social issues, Quetglas for education.
ELECTION 2023 Rumours and confirmations: Milei assesses potential cabinet options 26-08-2023 00:27 Propelled by his PASO primary victory, the libertarian lawmaker’s team is hurriedly assessing its options. The presidential hopeful has already said who will be heading Ministries of Foreign and ‘Human Capital,’ the latter pooling sensitive areas under the leadership of a woman with an unknown background. Who might join a Javier Milei cabinet if he is elected as president: confirmed names and rumours. by Giselle Leclercq
ELECTION 2023 Milei to send team for investor talks in New York 25-08-2023 10:58 Advisers for Javier Milei will travel to New York in September to present their economic plans to Wall Street banks for the first time.
FIFA's Women World Cup Argentina lose 1-0 to Italy in the Women's World Cup opener 24-07-2023 17:42 Cristiana Girelli scored the only goal of the match to give the Italian team the win. Albiceleste play the second match next Thursday against South Africa.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Messi says 2022 World Cup was probably his last with Argentina 13-06-2023 13:57 Albiceleste skipper reveals that Argentina's triumph in Qatar was likely his World Cup with the national team, declaring: "I don't think I will be around for the next."
ARGENTINA IN ASIA A drink with Messi for US$42,000? Chinese police warn over scams 11-06-2023 08:58 Argentina skipper's presence in China for a friendly against Australia has drawn scammers and ticket-scalpers desperate to capitalise on Messi mania.
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.
UNIQUE DOUBLE Messi, Argentina's national team honoured with Laureus awards 08-05-2023 17:28 Argentina and Paris Saint Germain star scoops unique double, landing individual Laureus award for his exploits in Qatar, while the Albiceleste as a whole picks up team prize.
TURKEY-SYRIA QUAKE Argentina’s humanitarian mission helps to rescue three quake survivors in Hatay 16-02-2023 01:34 Rescues took place just four days after team landed on Turkish territory. Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero welcomes work of the responders: "We are thrilled to be able to share this news."
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Argentina’s World Cup victory parade in Buenos Aires – from AFA's training ground to the Obelisk 20-12-2022 10:39 Information on the route the open-top bus parade will take on the national holiday and where you can see the players and the World Cup.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS Lionel Messi brings euphoria to beleaguered Argentines 19-12-2022 13:38 Argentina’s third World Cup title generated a rare moment of euphoria for a country battered by near three-digit inflation and facing months of economic and political uncertainty.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Ruthless Argentina reach the World Cup final – and who would bet against them now? 13-12-2022 21:23 Argentina are back in the World Cup final, and at this late stage who would bet against them fulfilling the dreams of 45 million citizens and bringing the trophy home? by Dan Edwards
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Emmanuel Álvarez Agis: ‘The challenge is to halt inflation with everybody aboard’ 25-11-2022 09:14 Director of PxQ consultants and former deputy economy minister Emmanuel Álvarez Agis on Sergio Massa’s approach, turning down the chance to head the portfolio and the challenges facing Argentina in the next two years. by Jorge Fontevecchia
NEW PRESIDENT'S TEAM Lula to mix old and new allies to solve Brazil’s cabinet puzzle 31-10-2022 15:37 Incoming leftist leader has vowed that his government won’t be dominated by his Workers’ Party, but will include representatives of all the groups that helped him attain a third term.
Qatar 2022 World Cup Argentina’s stars in good form as World Cup draws closer 26-08-2022 11:02 National side and its superstars are providing a rare jolt of optimism for Argentines as Qatar 2022 creeps ever closer.
BATAKIS' TEAM TAKING SHAPE? Trade secretary dumped with Scioli and La Cámpora defining Batakis’ team 07-07-2022 01:24 Guillermo Hang leaves post after just over six weeks in role; New economy minister’s team begins to take shape.