# Argentina

Last year

2022

# 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

# good night

Messi hails Argentina's 'beautiful final' after downing Italy 3-0 at Wembley

Argentina won Finalissima in front of a sold-out crowd.

7.3k

Jun 2nd 2022, 8:48 AM

# Dr Phil

Contepomi to leave Leinster at end of season and join Cheika's Argentina

The former Pumas out-half has had two successful spells with the Irish province.

19.9k

May 16th 2022, 12:14 PM

# rematch

Abandoned Brazil-Argentina 2022 World Cup qualifier to be replayed after appeals rejected

The original game was called off after Brazilian health officials stormed the pitch to stop the tie.

6.8k

May 9th 2022, 6:42 PM

# cheiks

'Nothing concrete' from Pumas as Contepomi focuses on Connacht clash

The Leinster assistant coach wants to see better launch plays from his team.

6.2k

Apr 12th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Mix-up

Maradona's daughter claims wrong 'Hand of God' jersey up for auction

Dalma Maradona says the shirt was actually worn by her father during the goalless first half of the 1986 World Cup quarter-final.

10.6k

Apr 7th 2022, 6:10 PM

# Rosario

Six people hospitalised in Argentina after taking drugs

It comes after 24 people died in Argentina last week after consuming cocaine laced with opioids.

19.4k

Feb 7th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Argentina

23 people killed and dozens hospitalised in Argentina after taking 'laced' cocaine

Two of the hospitalised are in a serious condition and on mechanical ventilation.

42.2k

Updated

Feb 4th 2022, 9:10 PM

# Round-Up

Suarez and Cavani on target to boost Uruguay World Cup hopes as Argentina defeat Colombia

Uruguay overcame Venezuela in South American World Cup qualifying while Argentina scored a 1-0 win over Colombia.

5.8k

Feb 2nd 2022, 8:06 AM

# Forward Thinking

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez seals move to Manchester City

The 22-year-old, who has signed a five-and-a-half-deal, will stay with River Plate until July.

7.6k

Jan 31st 2022, 3:06 PM

All time

# back row

Doris and van der Flier complete outstanding autumn series for Ireland

Meanwhile, Andy Farrell was pleased with Joey Carbery’s impact.

8.8k

Nov 22nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# Hard man

'Scumbag stuff' - Lavanini's red card hit draws instant anger from O'Mahony

The Ireland back row was excellent and finished the game as captain.

109k

Nov 21st 2021, 9:46 PM

# gracious

'France and Ireland were the best teams of the international window'

Argentina boss Mario Ledesma praised Ireland’s growth under Andy Farrell.

12.6k

Nov 21st 2021, 5:08 PM

# clean sweep

Farrell's Ireland finish autumn in style with battering of Argentina

Wins over Japan, New Zealand, and the Pumas send Ireland towards the 2022 Six Nations with belief.

41.0k

Nov 21st 2021, 4:09 PM

# los pumas

'Be brave' - Farrell looks for Ireland to finish on a high against Argentina

Mario Ledesma’s side have had a tough year but pose a threat.

5.6k

Nov 21st 2021, 7:30 AM

# Don't Stop Believing

Pumas coach says a World Cup semi-final is well within Ireland's grasp

Juan Fernández Lobbe rates Andy Farrell’s side highly – and feels they can create a stir when they land in France in 2023.

5.6k

Nov 19th 2021, 8:09 PM

# the cat

'I love the way that he's unorthodox in his play' - Farrell backs Baloucoune

The Ireland boss has outlined the reasoning behind his selection for the Argentina game.

9.7k

Nov 19th 2021, 3:55 PM

# los pumas

Murray and Carbery set to start together in Ireland's clash with Argentina

There may also be changes in the Irish midfield and back three.

42.4k

Updated

Nov 18th 2021, 9:31 PM

# Crystal Ball

'I do not think the win will make Ireland stop' - Pumas lock is fearful after All Blacks result

Guido Petti says his side will have to raise their game against the Irish this weekend.

32.1k

Updated

Nov 17th 2021, 9:32 PM

# Injury Update

Gibson-Park ruled out of Ireland's clash with Argentina, Luke McGrath called up

James Ryan is set to captain the team in place of the injured Johnny Sexton.

13.2k

Nov 17th 2021, 11:33 AM

# Qatar 2022

Argentina qualify for World Cup after Brazil draw

Messi couldn’t help his side break the deadlock.

5.5k

Nov 17th 2021, 8:54 AM

# Closing In

Di Maria goal puts Argentina on verge of World Cup qualification as Messi starts on bench

Argentina will qualify if they beat Brazil and any one of Colombia, Chile or Uruguay fail to win.

3.8k

Nov 13th 2021, 11:32 AM

# Jouez

Birthday boy Jalibert guides France to Argentina win

The fly-half set up two tries in a 29-20 victory in Paris.

8.6k

Nov 6th 2021, 10:14 PM

# unbeaten

Messi's Argentina thrash Uruguay, Brazil lose 100% qualifying record

Lionel Scaloni’s side closed the gap on Brazil at the top of the table.

9.7k

Oct 11th 2021, 7:52 AM

# Complaint

Argentina 'felt really disrespected' by Rugby Championship photoshoot

‘All of a sudden we’re 1,400km away, cannot get here and they take the freaking picture.’

20.1k

Sep 26th 2021, 11:36 AM

# emphatic

All Blacks grab five tries to hit Argentina with fourth straight Rugby Championship defeat

Tupou Vaa’i bagged a brace with Patrick Tuipulotu, TJ Perenara, and Samisoni Taukei’aho also crossing over the line.

5.1k

Sep 18th 2021, 2:21 PM

# Report

All Blacks dominate Argentina to seal bonus-point win

New Zealand were determined not to be caught napping by Los Pumas as they were last year.

6.5k

Sep 12th 2021, 11:09 AM

# Goat

Lionel Messi breaks Pele’s South American international goals record

Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier.

9.6k

Sep 10th 2021, 8:02 AM

FIFA investigating Brazil-Argentina abandonment after coronavirus fiasco

Premier League players Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso, Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia were said to have breached Covid-19 regulations.

3.2k

Sep 6th 2021, 3:54 PM

# hold up

Brazil and Argentina's World Cup qualifier suspended over Covid-19 protocol controversy

The game was halted shortly after kick-off.

42.4k

Sep 5th 2021, 9:04 PM

# Second best

Wales' season ends with disappointing defeat to impressive Pumas

Wayne Pivac’s men struggled against Argentina in the sun in Cardiff.

7.6k

Jul 17th 2021, 5:25 PM

# Long Time Coming

Argentina trophy drought ends for Messi with Copa America triumph over Brazil

A goal from Angel Di Maria made the difference as Argentina won their first silverware in 28 years.

20.3k

Jul 11th 2021, 7:22 AM

# In The Mix

Messi hits milestone number of appearances as Argentina book Copa America quarter-final spot

Chile are also through to the quarter-finals of the competition.

6.6k

Jun 22nd 2021, 7:57 AM

# Copa America

Argentina win tense derby over Uruguay and England-born striker scores Chile winner

Ben Brereton was the unlikely hero as Chile beat Bolivia 1-0.

8.5k

Jun 19th 2021, 9:45 AM

# Change Of Plan

Copa America moved to Brazil after co-hosts Argentina and Colombia stripped of tournament

The news has been announced less than two weeks out from the event’s scheduled start on 13 June.

8.0k

Updated

May 31st 2021, 4:08 PM

# BTL

'Football provokes an emotional reaction in people that's so real we have to respect it'

Argentinian writer Marcelo Mora y Araujo is this week’s guest on Behind the Lines.

8.3k

Updated

Mar 9th 2021, 3:13 PM

# Ruins of Rome

Italy's time is nearly up, get South Africa or Argentina into the Six Nations

Ireland’s 48-10 victory yesterday was impressive but context is needed – Italy are a very poor side.

44.6k

Feb 28th 2021, 7:00 AM

# RIP

Argentina World Cup winner dies of heart attack after contracting Covid-19

Leopoldo Luque has died at the age of 71.

17.2k

Feb 15th 2021, 9:19 PM

# RIP

Argentina’s former president Carlos Menem dies aged 90

His rule was marked by economic stability and a rapprochement with the US.

15.7k

Feb 14th 2021, 5:01 PM

# Argentina

Argentina's Senate passes law to legalise abortion

The vote means that abortion will be legalised up to the 14th week of pregnancy.

10.4k

Dec 30th 2020, 10:45 AM