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# Argentina

Last month
November 2023
Victory over Brazil 'marked by repression of Argentinians' - Messi
Kick-off for the game in Rio de Janeiro was delayed by crowd trouble.
Argentina sink Brazil in World Cup qualifier as crowd trouble delays kick-off
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez scores twice as Uruguay beat Bolivia 3-0.
Profile: Who is Javier Milei, the chainsaw-wielding outsider who is Argentina's new president?
Milei has vowed to ditch the peso for the US dollar, “dynamite” the central bank and cited Ireland as a country he would like to model Argentina on.
Far-right outsider Javier Milei wins Argentina presidential run-off election
Milei won the election by the widest margin since Argentina’s return to democracy in 1983.
Argentines go to the polls in tense presidential election amid economic crisis
Populist Javier Milei has frequently been compared to former US president Donald Trump.
Luis Diaz scores twice in Colombia win over Brazil with father in attendance after kidnapping
Diaz’s father, Luis Manuel Diaz, was watching from the stands in tears as his son scored in the 75th and 79th minutes to fire Colombia to a crucial win.
Luis Diaz's emotional double in front of his tearful father gives Colombia rare win over Brazil
Elsewhere, Uruguay ended Argentina’s 14-match unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory over the world champions.
This year
2023
All Blacks blow Pumas away in shambolically poor World Cup semi
Ian Foster’s side utterly dominated a bad Argentina side.
All Blacks blow Pumas away in shambolically poor World Cup semi
Ian Foster’s side utterly dominated a bad Argentina side.
'Felipe's time at Leinster has taken him to another level' - Cheika
The former Leinster pair are leading Argentina into a World Cup semi-final.
Change in referee 'didn't help' Wales in Argentina quarter-final defeat
South African official Jaco Peyper hobbled off with a calf injury during the clash.
Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas
England opened their World Cup campaign with a 27-10 win over Argentina on Saturday, despite playing 77 minutes with 14 men.
Messi winner gets Argentina under way in World Cup qualifying
On Friday, five-times World Cup winners Brazil face Bolivia while Uruguay host Chile.
What to know about Argentina's shock 'anarcho-capitalist' presidential frontrunner
He is ultraliberal on the economy, against the minimum wage, and wants austerity “harsher than that requested” by the International Monetary Fund.
Experienced wingers left out of Argentina World Cup squad
Michael Cheika opted for a team made up of 18 forwards and 15 backs, with hooker Julian Montoya as captain.
'For me, it's a rugby incident... Mallía effected the charge down'
The Argentina fullback has been cited for a collision with South Africa’s Grant Williams.
Argentina comeback denies South Africa first win at Women's World Cup
South Africa were cruising to a first-ever win in five matches at the World Cup.
Saracens sign Argentina star Gonzalez
The 22-year-old will join after this year’s Rugby World Cup.
Late header gives Italy winning World Cup start
Cristiana Girelli came off the bench to deny Argentina.
Rishi Sunak criticises EU after it signs deal using Falklands’ Argentine name
The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs hailed it as a ‘triumph of Argentine diplomacy’.
Argentina's Di Maria joins Benfica for second spell
The 35-year-old World Cup winner left Juve as a free agent last month.
'I don't think I will be around for the next World Cup' - Messi
The 35-year-old was speaking in an interview with Chinese media.
Messi's 800th career goal tops off Argentina's homecoming celebration
The World Cup winners returned to action in front of 83,000 fans last night.
Remains of man missing for 10 days in Argentina found inside shark
Diego Barria, a 32-year-old oil industry employee who disappeared on 18 February, was identified by a forearm tattoo.
Boost for Argentina as the man who masterminded World Cup triumph commits
Lionel Scaloni took over the job in 2018.
Heat and cold records broken in just five days in Argentina
The South American country this week battled its eighth heat wave so far this summer.
Keenan remains a key man as Farrell's Ireland target a Six Nations title
The 26-year-old recalls visiting the Principality Stadium as a supporter back in 2015.
Emery backs Argentina 'keeper Martinez as Fifa investigates World Cup celebrations
Argentina have been cited by Fifa after their World Cup win.
Last year
2022
Emery to speak to Villa 'keeper Martinez about World Cup celebrations
The 30-year-old has come into the spotlight following some of his celebrations.
Messi set for new PSG deal as he bids for Champions League glory
Reports suggest the World Cup winner is now open to staying in the French capital for a further season.
Pep Guardiola hails Messi as greatest footballer ever
City manager describes World Cup win as ‘final achievement of an incredible career’ for Messi.
Argentina forced to swap bus for helicopters as fans swarm streets during homecoming parade
Players and staff had to abandon their open-top bus parade.
A moment in football history that delivered the emotions that make life worth living
This was a World Cup final that will go down in lore, the nature of Argentina’s triumph only adding to allure of Lionel Messi’s legacy.
Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot after historic final hat-trick
The individual awards were confirmed by Fifa’s Technical Study Group (TSG).
Messi takes his crown in Argentina's absurd, epic World Cup final victory over France
Argentina led 2-0 and then 3-2 in extra time before winning one of the truly great finals on penalties.
Cooney on Soccer: How Lionel Scaloni salvaged Messi's dream
Our latest members newsletter looks at how Argentina have turned their World Cup around.
Messi on cusp of World Cup dream as he inspires Argentina to semi-final victory
Julian Alvarez scored twice as Argentina eased to a 3-0 win over Croatia.
Argentina and Netherlands charged by Fifa over fiery player confrontations
Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz issued 18 yellows cards in total at the Lusail Stadium.
Cooney on Soccer: The Last Dance of Louis Van Gaal
We look back at how Argentina won the tactical battle over Louis Van Gaal.
Argentina goalkeeper's parting shot at van Gaal - 'He needs to keep his mouth shut'
Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties in the shootout and wasn’t impressed by the Dutch manager’s pre-match comments.