# Argentina

Last year

2022

# Mixed Fortunes

Ireland move up in latest Fifa rankings, Argentina fail to displace rivals

Brazil remain top despite their recent quarter-final loss to Croatia.

9.3k

Dec 22nd 2022, 4:47 PM

# Controversy

'Hateful' racist abuse of France's World Cup runners-up slammed

Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Tchouameni, who missed their penalties in the shootout, were targeted.

9.0k

Dec 20th 2022, 9:26 PM

# doubt

Deschamps' France future uncertain ahead of Ireland clash in March

Les Bleus face Stephen Kenny’s side in the next international window.

4.9k

Dec 19th 2022, 1:19 PM

# talking point

The bittersweet feeling of watching Lionel Messi

The 35-year-old fulfilled a lifelong ambition by winning the World Cup on Sunday, but some will have felt conflicted when observing the star in action.

53.3k

Dec 19th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Superstar

Lionel Messi says he will continue Argentina career

The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored two goals in the stunning and chaotic final.

21.4k

Dec 18th 2022, 8:53 PM

# Disappointment

France coach Deschamps rues 'cruel' World Cup final defeat

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in two minutes late on in Doha as France almost earned an improbable win.

9.2k

Dec 18th 2022, 8:35 PM

# Joy

'It's our destiny,' says Argentina's penalty hero

Emiliano Martinez saved from Kingsley Coman in the shootout to help his side to a 4-2 win after the thrilling final.

7.8k

Dec 18th 2022, 8:19 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Argentina v France, World Cup final

Argentina faced France, as Lionel Messi aimed to end his international career on a high.

75.1k

Dec 18th 2022, 5:05 PM

# Unpopular

'Everyone wanted us to lose,' claims Argentina goalkeeper

Emiliano Martinez has backed his country’s ‘fighters’.

8.7k

Dec 14th 2022, 5:00 PM

# main man

Lionel Messi revels in 'crazy' Argentina success

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner set his team on their way to the World Cup final.

8.6k

Dec 13th 2022, 10:07 PM

# flaw

Croatia boss laments lack of goalscorer at World Cup

Zlatko Dalic spoke about his team’s shortcomings after the 2018 runners-up were beaten 3-0 by Argentina.

5.2k

Dec 13th 2022, 9:52 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Argentina v Croatia, World Cup semi-final

Argentina faced Croatia, as Lionel Messi and Luka Modric were among those vying for a spot in the final.

34.4k

Dec 13th 2022, 7:11 PM

# Contenders

Ranking the 4 remaining teams at the World Cup

France are most people’s favourites following their win over England.

65.8k

Dec 11th 2022, 12:30 PM

# Unhappy

Lionel Messi slams referee after Argentina win

Antonio Mateu Lahoz has come under fire for his handling of the World Cup quarter-final.

9.9k

Dec 10th 2022, 3:27 PM

# Tense

Poland coach says 'heart stopped' in loss to Argentina

Czeslaw Michniewicz saw his side scrape into the last 16 of the World Cup on goal difference.

7.2k

Dec 1st 2022, 9:39 PM

# excess

'His weight fluctuated, the end looked nigh for Argentina’s most famous number 10'

Read an extract from USA 94: The World Cup that Changed the Game by Matthew Evans.

9.4k

Nov 26th 2022, 8:30 AM

# owed to joy

Saudi Arabia declares national holiday after shock win

The move comes in the middle of final exams in the Gulf nation, indicating that they will have to be rescheduled.

5.9k

Nov 22nd 2022, 11:34 PM

# blood on the crossbar

‘Pregnant women were abducted, babies taken away’ - The dirtiest World Cup ever

A look at why Argentina in 1978 is perhaps the most notorious tournament since the competition’s inception.

9.4k

Nov 21st 2022, 7:05 AM

# preparation

Lionel Messi scores 91st goal as Argentina go 36 games unbeaten

The South American side were too good for the United Arab Emirates.

10.3k

Nov 16th 2022, 6:11 PM

# Game off

Brazil against replaying abandoned Argentina World Cup qualifier

The original fixture, in September last year, was halted when Brazilian health officials stormed on the pitch alleging Covid-19 quarantine breaches.

12.4k

Aug 10th 2022, 10:51 PM

# resilience

Australia bounce back from Hooper shock to defeat Pumas

The Wallabies trailed 19-10 at the break but battled back to shatter Argentina’s hopes.

9.8k

Aug 6th 2022, 10:35 PM

# Class

Lionel Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima

The 34-year-old’s eye-catching display featured two assists and was worthy of his rare appearance at one of football’s great cathedrals.

11.4k

Jun 1st 2022, 10:16 PM

# Anger

Australian state 'p****d off' after Messi's Argentina pull out of highly anticipated clash

Ticket holders for the clash at Melbourne Cricket Ground will be eligible for refunds.

8.9k

May 12th 2022, 10:29 PM

# Development

Police arrest suspected killers of Argentine rugby star Aramburu

The two men, both members of the GUD white nationalist group, were already due in court in June.

4.5k

Mar 23rd 2022, 10:00 PM

# Unhappy

Juve's Dybala refuses to celebrate amid contract spat

The 28-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the season.

7.3k

Jan 15th 2022, 11:00 PM

All time

# RIP

Diego Maradona's brother Hugo dies aged 52

The former Argentine youth international midfielder played in Italy, Austria, Spain, Argentina and Japan.

8.8k

Dec 28th 2021, 4:31 PM

# New Look

Brazil and Argentina among the teams set to join Nations League from 2024

Uefa vice-president Zbigniew Boniek made the announcement today.

10.3k

Dec 17th 2021, 6:35 PM

# office job

'We will return to live in Barcelona. I would love to be sporting director' - Messi

The Argentine says leaving Barcelona has been a huge wrench but he will return one day to live there and even perhaps be the sporting director of the club.

8.8k

Nov 1st 2021, 11:51 AM

# Pastures new

Inter sign Lazio star in €30 million deal plus add-ons

Joaquin Correa was part of Argentina’s Copa America triumph.

9.5k

Aug 26th 2021, 4:09 PM

# Diego

Messi dedicates Copa title to family, country and Maradona

Messi had been desperate to lead Argentina to glory after a series of disappointments both at World Cups and the Copa.

4.8k

Jul 12th 2021, 3:37 PM

# Copa America

Emi Martinez the penalty hero to send Argentina into Copa final against Brazil

The Aston Villa keeper saved three penalties in the shoot-out after a bruising 1-1 draw with Colombia.

8.7k

Jul 7th 2021, 8:17 AM

# Copa America

Messi stars as Argentina set up Copa America semi v Colombia

Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 overnight while Colombia beat Uruguay on penalties.

6.3k

Jul 4th 2021, 10:08 AM

# Albiceleste

Messi at the double as Argentina trounce Bolivia in Copa America

Argentina will now face Ecuador in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

4.6k

Jun 29th 2021, 8:47 AM

# Copa America

Messi scores stunning free-kick but Argentina left frustrated by Chile

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved a penalty from Arturo Vidal but Eduardo Vargas equalised with the rebound.

6.0k

Jun 15th 2021, 10:43 AM

# on trial

Questioning of medical team over Maradona's death delayed

The seven members of Maradona’s medical team were due to be questioned by investigating judges on Monday.

1.3k

May 29th 2021, 9:54 AM

# Glittering Career

Ex-Barcelona, Liverpool and Argentina midfielder Mascherano announces retirement

The 36-year-old has most recently been playing in his homeland with Estudiantes.

12.5k

Nov 16th 2020, 6:00 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Juventus parting with Higuain to cost €18.3 million

The former Real Madrid and Napoli forward is reportedly set to join David Beckham’s Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami.

11.2k

Sep 18th 2020, 12:03 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Marcos Rojo seals Man United exit

The Argentina international defender is joining Estudiantes on a short-term deal.

15.2k

Jan 30th 2020, 3:05 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Former PSG and Argentina star announces retirement

Ezequiel Lavezzi is hanging up his boots after spending the final seasons of his career with Hebei China Fortune.

9.5k

Dec 13th 2019, 8:04 PM

# Changes

Riquelme beats old foe Maradona and Batistuta as Boca Juniors elect new president

The list headed by Jorge Ameal, who was club president between 2008 and 2011, won 52.8% of the vote.

5.8k

Dec 9th 2019, 7:13 PM