Argentina football

Almada: The making of Argentina’s midfield maestro

The 24-year-old from Fuerte Apache, long tagged as a “gamble” in Argentina’s setup, has finally shed that label and cemented his place as a genuine national team player.

From film to field: Acuna no longer just the kid who played Messi

Once playing a young Lionel Messi in a documentary, the 19-year-old prodigy now finds himself training with the real thing, under the same skies and wearing the same colors that Messi has made legendary.

A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis

Tributes to the Argentine pontiff, a lifelong lover of the beautiful game, who died on Monday at the age of 88, have been peppered with football metaphors in his homeland.

Legendary Argentine goalkeeper Gatti dies at 80

Gatti -- whose nickname was 'El Loco,' or the mad man -- held the record for most number of games played in Argentina's top football division, with 765. He played from 1962 to 1988.

Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented his death

Maradona died on November 25, 2020, aged 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot. He had battled cocaine and alcohol addiction for decades.

Martinez ruled out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Martinez joins Argentina's growing list of absentees, including captain Lionel Messi, sidelined with a muscle strain, along with Gonzalo Montiel, Giovani Lo Celso, and Paulo Dybala.

A look back at 2024 / Argentina keep ascending

Messi and his Argentinian team-mates put an end to their trophy drought by winning the Copa America in 2021 – and haven't stopped winning since.

Frustrated Argentina suffer shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay

World Cup champions Argentina are top of the standings with 22 points from 11 matches.

Outrage in Argentina as influencer lines up for first division match

Deportivo Riestra selected a streamer known as "Spreen" for their match against Primera Division leaders Velez Sarsfield on Monday, before substituting the 24-year-old off after 78 seconds. He had  not touched the ball.

June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

Almada: The making of Argentina’s midfield maestro

The 24-year-old from Fuerte Apache, long tagged as a “gamble” in Argentina’s setup, has finally shed that label and cemented his place as a genuine national team player.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

From film to field: Acuna no longer just the kid who played Messi

Once playing a young Lionel Messi in a documentary, the 19-year-old prodigy now finds himself training with the real thing, under the same skies and wearing the same colors that Messi has made legendary.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis

Tributes to the Argentine pontiff, a lifelong lover of the beautiful game, who died on Monday at the age of 88, have been peppered with football metaphors in his homeland.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Legendary Argentine goalkeeper Gatti dies at 80

Gatti -- whose nickname was 'El Loco,' or the mad man -- held the record for most number of games played in Argentina's top football division, with 765. He played from 1962 to 1988.

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented his death

Maradona died on November 25, 2020, aged 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot. He had battled cocaine and alcohol addiction for decades.

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

Martinez ruled out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Martinez joins Argentina's growing list of absentees, including captain Lionel Messi, sidelined with a muscle strain, along with Gonzalo Montiel, Giovani Lo Celso, and Paulo Dybala.

December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024

Argentina keep ascending

Messi and his Argentinian team-mates put an end to their trophy drought by winning the Copa America in 2021 – and haven't stopped winning since.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Frustrated Argentina suffer shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay

World Cup champions Argentina are top of the standings with 22 points from 11 matches.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Outrage in Argentina as influencer lines up for first division match

Deportivo Riestra selected a streamer known as "Spreen" for their match against Primera Division leaders Velez Sarsfield on Monday, before substituting the 24-year-old off after 78 seconds. He had  not touched the ball.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Martinez back in Argentina squad after suspension

Aston Villa's Martinez will return to international duty after serving a two-match ban from FIFA for "offensive behavior and violation of the principles of fair play".