Argentina

‘Touch Messi with a finger, and it’s a foul’

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero lashed out at the referees following their slender 1-0 defeat against reigning world champions Argentina in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, claiming that the Albiceleste skipper Lionel Messi received special treatment while fouls against the Peruvian players went unnoticed.

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.

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

‘Touch Messi with a finger, and it’s a foul’

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero lashed out at the referees following their slender 1-0 defeat against reigning world champions Argentina in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, claiming that the Albiceleste skipper Lionel Messi received special treatment while fouls against the Peruvian players went unnoticed.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

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. 

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

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.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

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.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

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.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

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.

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

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.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

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.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

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.

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

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.