Argentina
Messi and Co on cusp of 2026 FIFA World Cup finals
Argentina are on the cusp of guaranteeing their spot in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 22 points from 10 matches in the South American qualifying standings.
Argentina hit by massive transport strike
Over a million passengers were affected by the industrial action, which saw over 1,800 trains canceled, according to Trenes Argentinos, the state-owned rail operator in Buenos Aires.
Tributes pour in for Liam Payne
A multitude of celebrities from around the globe have been expressing their condolences following the unexpected passing of Liam Payne, the former member of One Direction.
Messi never ceases to amaze, says Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni has been witness to many of Lionel Messi's magical moments over the course of his career but the Argentina manager said on Tuesday that even at the age of 37 his captain continues to amaze him.
Messi hattrick leads Argentina to 6-0 win over Bolivia
Making only his second international appearance since recovering from an injury sustained at the Copa America in July, Messi capitalised on a mistake by defender Marcelo Suarez to open the scoring in the 19th minute.
Argentina seek to stay top as Brazil fight for form
Reigning world champions Argentina remain top with 19 points, holding a three-point lead over Colombia, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in their previous match, where Lionel Messi returned from injury.
Venezuela hold Argentina to 1-1 draw on Messi's return
Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw against Venezuela on Thursday in Lionel Messi's return to international duty in South America's World Cup qualifiers.
Futsal World Cup / Brazil, Argentina meet in final tonight
These two teams already faced off in a 2024 final: the CONMEBOL Copa America Futsal, where Brazil won 2-0 thanks to goals from Pito and Rafael Dos Santos.
Argentine court authorizes transfer of Maradona's remains
An Argentine court on Tuesday authorized the transfer of football legend Diego Maradona's remains, at his daughters' request, from a cemetery to a mausoleum to be built for him in central Buenos Aires.
Jamal still dreams of playing in Argentina
“I am in touch with Sol de Mayo and I’m trying to go to Argentina in May,” Jamal told The Daily Star in Sylhet on Monday, ahead of the second FIFA friendly against Seychelles. “I don’t want to waste the opportunity to play in Argentina.”
Argentina FA training facility renamed after Messi
The Argentina national team's training facility has been renamed after talismanic captain Lionel Messi in recognition of his World Cup heroics and star-studded career, the country's football association (AFA) said on Saturday.
Messi 'madness' in Argentina as world champions play first match
More than 1.5 million fans applied for 63,000 available tickets for the match against Central American minnows Panama at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires
'Keep working': Scaloni's message to world champions Argentina
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his players need to maintain their high competitive level after beating France on penalties to win the country's third World Cup in Qatar last year.
Messi joins Argentina camp for international friendlies
La Albiceleste trained at the Ezeiza stadium, with their minds set on the friendly with Panama on Thursday, where the world champions will celebrate with the fans in their first match after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Bangladesh prove too hot for Argentina in kabaddi
Defending champions Bangladesh notched up back-to-back victories in the Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi tournament with an emphatic 72-23 win over Argentina in Group A encounter at the Shaheed Noor Mohammad National Volleyball Stadium on Tuesday.
Hosts eye hat-trick title and Kabaddi World Cup berth
A total of 12 teams from Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America, split into two groups, will be taking part in the tournament. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals and the top two Asian teams will earn a place at the 4th Kabaddi World Cup
Martinez auctions World Cup gloves for cancer hospital
The gloves worn by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez in the nail-biting penalty shootout with France at Qatar's World Cup final last year were auctioned Friday for $45,000 in aid of a children's cancer hospital.
‘Leo, you are the heart of a country’
The message of support from Newell's was posted on social media hours before Saturday's home game against Barracas Central in the Argentine league
‘It is the best Argentine national team in history’
The midfielder, a key player in Lionel Scaloni's team, stated it when talking about the coach's virtues but made it clear that he did not say it with the intention of getting into controversy: " I don't want anyone to get angry because Argentina has an extremely important and rich history."