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.

July 10, 2021

When Brazil and Argentina Meet, It’s More Than a Game

How did this crazy fandom and footballing rivalry reach Bangladesh?

March 8, 2020

Argentina announces first coronavirus death in Latin America

A 64-year-old man has died in Argentina as a result of the new coronavirus, the first such death in Latin America.

October 8, 2019

Argentina to play Paraguay in Dhaka next month!

Argentina will play a FIFA friendly match against Paraguay at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on November 18, three days after the venue will host Paraguay and Venezuela, according to official twitter accounts of Venezuela and Paraguay football governing bodies.

July 7, 2019

Angry Messi slams 'Brazil fix' after Copa red card

Lionel Messi was sent off before halftime and then angrily hit out at "corrupt" tournament organisers after Argentina beat Chile 2-1 to win a bad-tempered third-place playoff at the Copa America on Saturday.

June 16, 2019

Martinez cracker helps Colombia past Argentina

Roger Martinez scored an outstanding goal as Colombia beat Argentina 2-0 in an exciting finale to a Copa America Group B opener on Saturday that burst into life after a sluggish start.

October 1, 2018

Maradona tells Messi to quit Argentina national team

Lionel Messi has not revealed his plans with the national team and had decided to sit out games, opting only to inform national team interim coach Lionel Scaloni about his plans, who himself had previously admitted that he was waiting for Messi to come back to the national team at some point.

June 30, 2018