# Argentina

Last month

February 2023

# Diego Barria

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.

34.7k

Feb 28th 2023, 9:02 PM

# not leaving

Boost for Argentina as the man who masterminded World Cup triumph commits

Lionel Scaloni took over the job in 2018.

4.6k

Feb 27th 2023, 7:15 PM

# la nina

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.

26.4k

Feb 17th 2023, 10:46 PM

This year

2023

# Incumbent

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.

13.3k

Jan 31st 2023, 3:14 PM

# Disciplinary proceedings

Emery backs Argentina 'keeper Martinez as Fifa investigates World Cup celebrations

Argentina have been cited by Fifa after their World Cup win.

6.1k

Jan 14th 2023, 11:53 AM

Last year

2022

# don't cry for me argentina

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.

15.2k

Dec 23rd 2022, 7:39 PM

# Staying Put

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.

6.7k

Dec 21st 2022, 10:31 PM

# Goat

Pep Guardiola hails Messi as greatest footballer ever

City manager describes World Cup win as ‘final achievement of an incredible career’ for Messi.

5.7k

Dec 21st 2022, 3:57 PM

# world cup champs

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.

26.1k

Dec 20th 2022, 9:51 PM

# thrilling

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.

38.0k

Dec 18th 2022, 9:37 PM

# record books

Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot after historic final hat-trick

The individual awards were confirmed by Fifa’s Technical Study Group (TSG).

12.8k

Dec 18th 2022, 7:44 PM

# The Messi End

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.

52.6k

Dec 18th 2022, 6:30 PM

# Analysis

Cooney on Soccer: How Lionel Scaloni salvaged Messi's dream

Our latest members newsletter looks at how Argentina have turned their World Cup around.

5.0k

Dec 14th 2022, 10:07 AM

# the perfect farewell

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.

33.3k

Dec 13th 2022, 9:07 PM

# Fallout

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.

6.8k

Dec 10th 2022, 4:47 PM

# newsletter

Cooney on Soccer: The Last Dance of Louis Van Gaal

We look back at how Argentina won the tactical battle over Louis Van Gaal.

4.1k

Dec 10th 2022, 1:16 PM

# Bad Blood

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.

22.9k

Dec 10th 2022, 9:42 AM

# Thriller

Argentina hold nerve on penalties to see off Dutch in World Cup epic

Argentina blew a 2-0 lead with seven minutes of normal time remaining only to triumph on spot kicks.

33.4k

Dec 9th 2022, 10:17 PM

# the dream survives

Messi magnificent as Argentina hold on to beat Australia

Messi scored the opening goal as his side advanced to a quarter-final meeting with the Netherlands.

39.2k

Dec 3rd 2022, 9:17 PM

# South America

One person killed after 'rogue wave' hits Antarctic cruise ship during storm

A representative of the Viking cruise company said that four other tourists sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated onboard.

43.0k

Dec 1st 2022, 9:37 PM

# Showstopper

Cooney on soccer: The majesty of Lionel Messi

Our correspondent finally gets to witness the extraordinary player and the fervour he inspires.

9.6k

Dec 1st 2022, 2:20 PM

# Evolution

Messi's mixed night a good sign for Argentina in win over dismal Poland

Messi missed a penalty but his side topped their World Cup group with a 2-0 win.

28.4k

Nov 30th 2022, 9:30 PM

# Messi Magic

'Weight off our shoulders,' says Messi as Argentina boss calls for calm

Lionel Scaloni: ‘You have to have some common sense, it’s just a football match.’

8.6k

Nov 26th 2022, 11:30 PM

# messi win

Messi magic helps keep Argentina's World Cup hopes alive

Messi’s goal meant he tied fellow Argentine icon, the late Diego Maradona, on eight goals and 21 appearances at the World Cup for Argentina.

7.9k

Nov 26th 2022, 9:14 PM

# a messi end

Saudi Arabia expose another collective Argentina failure in upset for the ages

Saudi Arabia shocked the world in beating Argentina 2-1 in Qatar today.

30.7k

Nov 22nd 2022, 1:04 PM

# flying finn

Recalled Russell stars as Scotland hammer ill-disciplined Argentina

Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick in a 52-29 win for Gregor Townsend’s side.

9.1k

Nov 19th 2022, 5:24 PM

# Callum Hunter Hill

Saracens lock gets Scotland call-up for Argentina game

Hamish Watson and Rory Sutherland have withdrawn from the squad through injury.

5.7k

Nov 15th 2022, 9:05 AM

# Group by Group Guide

Group C Preview: Last-chance saloon for Messi and Lewandowski, Mexico out to end bizarre streak

Next in our preview series is Group C, featuring Argentina, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Poland.

3.6k

Nov 14th 2022, 7:00 AM

# pride restored

Wales get Autumn Nations Series back on track with battling win over Argentina

Tries from number eight Taulupe Faletau and scrum-half Tomos Williams saw Wales home.

6.3k

Nov 12th 2022, 7:40 PM

# Seeing Red

10 red cards handed out in Argentina Cup final as Racing Club defeat Boca Juniors

World-Cup bound referee Facundo Tello was busy.

12.7k

Nov 7th 2022, 11:36 AM

# Argentina

One dead as police and fans clash outside Argentina football match

The incident came less than a week after the use of tear gas outside a football match in Indonesia set off a crush that left 131 people dead.

10.2k

Oct 7th 2022, 9:17 AM

# don't cry for me

Qatar World Cup will 'surely' be my last - Messi

Messi is due to appear in his fifth World Cup.

4.0k

Oct 6th 2022, 9:13 PM

# emphatic

Rampant All Blacks avenge last week's shock defeat with 53-3 rout of Argentina

It was a vastly more clinical display from the home side than last week’s defeat in Christchurch.

12.8k

Sep 3rd 2022, 10:38 AM

# Argentina

Three people die of mystery pneumonia in Argentina, six others ill

The first six patients started exhibiting symptoms between 18 and 23 August.

20.1k

Sep 2nd 2022, 11:41 AM

# Argentina

Attempt to kill Argentina's vice president fails as handgun misfires

Cristina Fernandez, a former president of the country, survived an attempt to assassinate her outside her home, officials said.

14.9k

Sep 2nd 2022, 8:33 AM

# response

'His team does it all the time' - Cheika hits back at All Blacks over illegal play jibe

New Zealand accused the Pumas of bending the rules during their historic Rugby Championship win.

19.7k

Aug 28th 2022, 1:00 PM

# Pumas

Argentina make history with upset win over All Blacks to pile further pressure on Foster

New Zealand have now lost six of their last eight Tests.

48.3k

Aug 27th 2022, 12:00 PM

# los pumas

Last-gasp Boffelli try takes Argentina to Scotland series win

The hosts claimed the decider after losing last week in Salta.

9.6k

Jul 16th 2022, 10:25 PM

# Summer Arrival

Argentine full-back Alexandro Bernabei joins Celtic

The 21-year-old moves to the Scottish champions from Lanus on a five-year deal.

5.8k

Jun 30th 2022, 11:01 AM

# Investigation

Eight medical personnel to stand trial over Maradona death

The staff are being tried for alleged criminal negligence in the death of the Argentine football legend.

6.2k

Jun 22nd 2022, 7:27 PM