Argentina

Messi’s World Cup dream lives on: Suarez reveals Miami locker room secrets

“No, yes in a joking tone we often talk, but he has those desires to play the World Cup next year too,” Suarez told Ovacion.

Holders Argentina qualify for 2026 World Cup after Bolivia and Uruguay draw

The result in the match held in the Bolivian city of El Alto guaranteed the 2022 World Cup winners a top-six finish and direct qualification for the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Scaloni pleased after win over Uruguay without Messi, Martinez

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said their 1-0 victory over Uruguay in Friday's World Cup qualifier in Montevideo showed the depth of their squad after Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybia all missed out due to injury.

Argentina edge closer to qualifying for 2026 World Cup after win over Uruguay

Argentina edged to the brink of qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Friday after a superb strike from Thiago Almada earned them a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in Montevideo.

Roma's Dybala to undergo surgery on thigh injury, season over

Paulo Dybala is set to miss the rest of the season after Roma announced on Thursday that the Argentina forward would go under the knife in the hope of resolving a thigh injury.

‘I'm sad to miss these important games’

The 37-year-old football legend took to Instagram to share his frustration and support for his teammates.

Injured Messi ruled out of World Cup qualifiers against Brazil, Uruguay

Messi scored a stunning goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 win at Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Sunday but felt a muscle discomfort, local media reported.

Brazil, Argentina confirm FIFA U-20 World Cup tickets

That pair are heavyweight contenders at both continental and global level, with Argentina having won a record six editions of the U-20 World Cup while Brazil have claimed five.

Argentina seamer Fennell joins exclusive club with T20I double hattrick

Fennell picked up four wickets in four consecutive deliveries during the final over of Cayman Islands innings, becoming just the sixth player to have completed the feat previously in men's T20I matches.

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

'I am fine': Messi gives update on injury

"The Copa America is over and the first thing I want to thank everyone for the messages and greetings," Messi said on Instagram, one day after injuring his right ankle in the Copa final against Colombia in Miami.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Argentina's Copa victory celebrations marred by violence

Cheering fans, many wrapped in Argentine flags, partied around the city's iconic Obelisk in the early hours of the morning despite the low temperatures of the southern hemisphere winter.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Copa triumph takes Messi past every footballer ever

This was Messi’s fourth straight international title, having won the Copa America in 2021, the Finalissima in 2022 and the FIFA World Cup in 2022 before defending the Copa title this year in the USA.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph

"I don't know if it marks an era, but it's true this team never ceases to surprise, they overcame the difficulties of a very difficult match, with a very complicated opponent and without a good first half," Scaloni said.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Joy in the streets of Argentina after Copa victory

"We could not ask those guys for anything more, they do not stop giving us joy amid all the economic tension that we live with day-to-day," said Pablo Rutz, a 26-year-old student.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

'The truth is, this was written, it was this way'

"I have so many beautiful feelings and I am eternally grateful to this generation and today I am leaving in this way with a title," Di Maria said.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Copa America final kick-off delayed amid crowd chaos

Chaotic scenes erupted at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Monday as thousands of fans were kept waiting outside the venue ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

‘Life gave me more than I could ever ask for’

Affectionately known as El Fideo, who has scored historic goals in the last three Albiceleste finals, posted a picture with the Rosario superstar and one of his great partners and teammates in the national team for the last 16 years.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Scaloni praises Xavi, de la Fuente over Yamal's emergence

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has heaped praise on Barcelona and Spain coaches for taking good care of young talent Lamine Yamal, who is setting the European Championship on fire.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Messi hopes Di Maria retires with a goal in Copa final

Di Maria, 36, announced in November his plans to retire from internationals after representing his country for 15 years and Messi wants him to get his name on the scoresheet as he did against Brazil to clinch the continental title in 2021 and against France as they won the 2022 World Cup final.