Argentina football

Argentina’s glorious era carved into granite

From the depths of despair to the heights of glory, Argentina's redemption story is a testament to perseverance and the indomitable spirit of camaraderie.
16 July 2024

Argentina chase treble, Colombia ready to spoil party

The final promises to be a fitting culmination to a tournament filled with drama, skill, and the enduring passion of South American football.
14 July 2024

Anyone can mark Messi these days, says Colombia legend Valencia

Playing against aging stars like Messi and Angel Di Maria, Valencia thinks Colombia have an advantage.
12 July 2024

‘Hungry’ Colombia up against the biggest beast

Can Los Cafetoeros etch their name in football folklore once again?
12 July 2024

Messi ‘angry’ after penalty kick gamble fails

The Argentina captain also revealed the light-hearted conversation he had with Martinez before the match.
5 July 2024

On-a-roll Martinez ‘felt ready to rid World Cup thorn’

It’s a huge relief for the Inter Milan marksman, who had experienced a miserable 18 months.
30 June 2024

'Not good for the spectacle': Scaloni angry over 'poor' Atlanta pitch

Scaloni said the surface made it difficult for his team to play their normal game and take the tactical approach he prefers.
21 June 2024

Scaloni says to continue as Argentina coach

Scaloni, 46, caused a stir when he said he was considering stepping down after Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in November.
3 June 2024

Di Maria threatened by drug gangs in hometown: reports

Argentine captain and Rosario-born Lionel Messi was also threatened in a letter last year after unidentified gunmen attacked a supermarket owned by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo's family.
26 March 2024

Spaniard Maffeo named in Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

The 26-year-old Maffeo, born to an Argentine mother, is joined by Olympiakos left-back Francisco Ortega as newcomers for the World Cup champions' home game against Uruguay on Thursday and their trip to Brazil five days later.
11 November 2023

Messi vs Ronaldo: A generation-defining rivalry

Brazil vs Argentina is a hot debate in Bangladesh for sure, but another debate outweighs every other — Messi or Ronaldo? Whether you are just a seasonal football fan enjoying the matches after your four-year hiatus or a regular fan that burns the midnight oil to follow the domestic leagues, Messi vs Ronaldo debate is one that is prevalent in both.
8 December 2022

Brazil vs Argentina: A rivalry we can’t get enough of?

With flags flying everywhere and people putting on football shirts, it’s a magical time. But nobody makes the most of this time like Argentina or Brazil fans. It is said often that Bengalis are a passionate lot and it certainly shows when the World Cup begins.
26 November 2022

One dead in unrest at Argentina soccer match: official

One person died Thursday when violent unrest near a Buenos Aires soccer match between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima spilled into the stadium and onto the pitch, authorities said.
7 October 2022

Man Utd agree deal for Lisandro Martinez: reports

Manchester United have reached a deal with Eredivisie champions Ajax Amsterdam to sign Argentine central defender Lisandro Martinez for 45 million pounds ($53 million), the BBC reported on Saturday.
16 July 2022

Former Argentina striker debuts as coach

Former Argentine football star Carlos Tevez began his coaching career on Friday with a 1-0 defeat at home to Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.
25 June 2022

‘Five-star’ Messi overtakes Puskas

Argentina striker Lionel Messi scored five goals in a 5-0 friendly win over Estonia on Sunday, a result which helped him overtake Hungary’s great Ferenc Puskas among the all-time international top scorers.
6 June 2022

Argentina on top in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) revealed today that Argentina games are most in demand when it comes to the number of ticket applications submitted by Bangladesh fans for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
9 May 2022

TV-less Argentine prisoners go on hunger strike

Inmates in an Argentine prison begin a hunger strike to press authorities to repair the cable TV system so they can watch the World Cup.
13 June 2018

Enzo Perez covers for Argentina's injured Lanzini

Midfielder Enzo Perez replace the injured Manuel Lanzini in Argentina's 23-man World Cup squad
9 June 2018

Messi’s hometown turns blue & white

Lionel Messi’s hometown Rosario paints in the Argentine national colours ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which will start next week in Russia.
6 June 2018