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.

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

Jamal Bhuiyan asks for release letter to join Argentine club

Even though Jamal initially denied the report, he admitted to The Daily Star on Tuesday that that he did get an offer from Sol De Mayo. However, his contract with Sheikh Russel is apparently a barrier in accepting the offer.

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

Bangladesh, Argentina sign deal to expand bilateral trade

Bangladesh today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Argentina in order to increase bilateral trade and investment between the two countries..The South American country, one of the main food-producing nations in the world, is an important trading partner of Bangladesh, which im

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Mexico name Argentina's Cocca as coach

He replaces fellow Argentinian Gerardo Martino, who left after failing to lead the side past the group stage in Qatar last year

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

Argentine football league honours Bangladesh

A picture was posted on the verified social media accounts of Liga Profesional de Fútbol de la AFA, or the professional football league of Argentina, displaying mascots holding a Bangladesh flag behind an Argentine flag with words reading: Gracias Bangladesh -- Dhonnobaad (Thanks Bangladesh).

February 5, 2023
February 5, 2023

PSG in talks with Messi over renewing contract

Paris Saint-Germain's football advisor Luis Campos says he will be "delighted" if Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi agrees to extend his contract with the French champions.

February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023

Messi acknowledges Bangladesh's love

Lionel Messi and the Argentina team are massively popular in Bangladesh, something which got widespread coverage during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year.

February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

Chelsea's scattergun spending is no guarantee of success

Chelsea's record-breaking last-minute swoop to sign Enzo Fernandez took the Blues' spending in the first year of the club's new ownership to a staggering figure of more than £500 million ($616 million).

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

Messi says World Cup trophy 'called out' to him

Lionel Messi won the World Cup because the sparkling solid gold trophy picked him to lift it, the Argentine star said in a radio interview aired on Monday.

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Wolves sign Spain midfielder Sarabia from PSG

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Spain midfielder Pablo Sarabia from Paris St Germain on a contract until 2025, the Premier League club said on Tuesday

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Argentine corn field planted with face of Messi

Lionel Messi has been immortalized in Argentina in tributes ranging from tattoos to murals after leading the national team to win the soccer World Cup. Now his face can be seen from the heavens too - on a specially designed corn field.