Argentina football

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.

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".

Argentine court authorizes transfer of Maradona's remains

Maradona died in November 2020, aged 60, while recovering from brain surgery for a blood clot, and after decades of battling addictions to cocaine and alcohol.

Bangladesh slip to 186 in FIFA rankings

The top ten positions remain unchanged, with Argentina leading the pack, followed by France, Spain, England, Brazil, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Colombia, and Italy.

Argentina cruise past Chile in World Cup qualifiers

It was another clinical victory for the reigning world champions.

Messi absent from Argentina's qualifiers squad; Dybala recalled

The reigning world champions will also be without Angel Di Maria after the veteran winger's international retirement.

Messi to miss Argentina’s September clashes

Scaloni's charges are set to clash against Chile on 6 September before taking on Colombia on 10 September.

Argentina and France set for new chapter in recent, heated rivalry

The bitterness between the two nations increased earlier this month after a video posted by Argentina's Enzo Fernandez following their Copa America title that featured a song sung by some members of the squad about France's players of African descent.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Argentina chase treble, Colombia ready to spoil party

The final promises to be a fitting culmination to a tournament filled with drama, skill, and the enduring passion of South American football.

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

Anyone can mark Messi these days, says Colombia legend Valencia

Playing against aging stars like Messi and Angel Di Maria, Valencia thinks Colombia have an advantage.

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

‘Hungry’ Colombia up against the biggest beast

Can Los Cafetoeros etch their name in football folklore once again?

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Messi ‘angry’ after penalty kick gamble fails

The Argentina captain also revealed the light-hearted conversation he had with Martinez before the match.

June 30, 2024
June 30, 2024

On-a-roll Martinez ‘felt ready to rid World Cup thorn’

It’s a huge relief for the Inter Milan marksman, who had experienced a miserable 18 months.

June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024

'Not good for the spectacle': Scaloni angry over 'poor' Atlanta pitch

Scaloni said the surface made it difficult for his team to play their normal game and take the tactical approach he prefers.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

Scaloni says to continue as Argentina coach

Scaloni, 46, caused a stir when he said he was considering stepping down after Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in November.

March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024

Di Maria threatened by drug gangs in hometown: reports

Argentine captain and Rosario-born Lionel Messi was also threatened in a letter last year after unidentified gunmen attacked a supermarket owned by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo's family.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Spaniard Maffeo named in Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

The 26-year-old Maffeo, born to an Argentine mother, is joined by Olympiakos left-back Francisco Ortega as newcomers for the World Cup champions' home game against Uruguay on Thursday and their trip to Brazil five days later.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

Messi vs Ronaldo: A generation-defining rivalry

Brazil vs Argentina is a hot debate in Bangladesh for sure, but another debate outweighs every other — Messi or Ronaldo? Whether you are just a seasonal football fan enjoying the matches after your four-year hiatus or a regular fan that burns the midnight oil to follow the domestic leagues, Messi vs Ronaldo debate is one that is prevalent in both.