Argentina

Suarez returns to Uruguay squad for Argentina clash

Suarez, with 68 international goals to his name, has been in superb form for Brazilian club Gremio with 16 goals in 29 games but has not featured for Uruguay since Bielsa took over in May.
14 November 2023, 02:28 AM

Inter Miami coach: Lionel Messi 'isn’t able to play freely'

Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Friday that star forward Lionel Messi will miss Sunday's match at Orlando City as he deals with a scar tissue issue from an injury with the Argentina national team.
22 September 2023, 19:58 PM

Messi-less Argentina cruise to 3-0 win over Bolivia

Messi, who has had a hectic schedule with his club Inter Miami, watched his teammates from the bench but was not listed as a substitute, having complained of tiredness after scoring the winner in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Ecuador.
12 September 2023, 22:18 PM

Where to watch Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Bolivia?

Following Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador in the start of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers courtesy of Lionel Messi’s splendid free-kick, FIFA+ will live stream the next stop of the current world champions’ journey as they take on Bolivia at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 at 2:00am Bangladesh time.
12 September 2023, 08:22 AM

‘Liberated’ Messi and Co begin 2026 WC qualifying campaign

After a dazzling start to his career in Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America's long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off today.
7 September 2023, 02:20 AM

Messi tribute in Argentina recycles the joy from icon's big win

High school students in Argentina pieced together a massive mural of soccer superstar Leonel Messi out of thousands of recycled plastic bottle caps, with a video of the work of art shared widely online.
6 September 2023, 06:14 AM

Jamal’s Argentina move 'good for Bangladesh'

Bangladesh national football team's head coach Javier Cabrera has praised captain Jamal Bhuiyan's move to Argentine club football, calling it a good move for Bangladesh and the player.
20 August 2023, 02:41 AM

My inspiration and idol is Ronaldo: Argentina World Cup striker

Argentina's Women's World Cup striker Yamila Rodriguez has defended having a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo on her leg, saying: "I don't hate Messi."
26 July 2023, 12:05 PM

A happy Messi is good news for Miami and Argentina

So much of the focus since Messi said he was moving to Miami from Paris Saint-Germain has been on what the move will mean for Major League Soccer and for the business of soccer in the USA
22 July 2023, 16:05 PM

Messi mulls international retirement, but not quite yet

"After winning everything I want to enjoy the moment and wait for time to tell me when it's the moment," said the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner
12 July 2023, 18:07 PM

Messi lands in Florida ahead of Inter Miami move

Argentine star Lionel Messi landed in Florida on Tuesday ahead of putting the final touches on his move to US Major League Soccer club Inter Miami.
11 July 2023, 21:03 PM

Would have been best if Martinez had made public appearance: Jamal

Jamal Bhuiyan said that it would have been best for Emiliano Martinez to have made a public appearance during his short visit to Bangladesh when the Bangladesh football team captain talked over the phone with Satadru Dutta, the chief of the company that brought the Argentine to the subcontinent for the first time.
8 July 2023, 08:05 AM

Inter Miami announce 'The Unveil' ahead of Messi arrival

Lionel Messi's next club, Inter Miami, announced Friday it will hold a presentation event, called 'The Unveil', on July 16 at its home stadium.
8 July 2023, 03:05 AM

Martinez came to repay Bangladeshi fans’ love

The 30-year-old spoke of his early struggles and his football philosophy as well as his philosophy on life during a candid interview with the organisers of his brief visit to Bangladesh, Next Ventures, at the company's office in Dhaka yesterday
4 July 2023, 02:00 AM

Charmed by Bangladesh, Martinez wants to come again

The 30-year-old goalkeeper spent 11 hours in the Bangladesh capital, with his itinerary featuring a visit to a digital business company office and a visit to the Prime Minister’s Office before his departure for the capital of West Bengal.
3 July 2023, 12:02 PM

Emi Martinez announces Bangladesh, India tour itinerary

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez confirmed his tour itinerary for Bangladesh and India through a Facebook post on Monday night.  
26 June 2023, 14:34 PM

Argentina beat Brazil to clinch CONMEBOL U17 Futsal tournament

The Argentine National Team won the CONMEBOL U17 Futsal 2022 title for the first time in its history, after beating Brazil in the Final, which was played at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, located in the city of Luque - Paraguay.
26 June 2023, 07:27 AM

Messi set to bask in twilight  

Lionel Messi turns 36 today and marks a whole new chapter in life after the Argentine maverick went on to get hold of the trophy that long eluded him before exiting the centre-stage of club football.
24 June 2023, 02:00 AM

World champions Argentina beat Indonesia

World Cup winners Argentina beat a spirited Indonesia 2-0 in a lucrative friendly in Jakarta on Monday without global superstar Lionel Messi.
19 June 2023, 14:34 PM

Australia coach wants to stop Messi

Australia said Wednesday they have maximum respect for Lionel Messi but will do everything they can to stop him when they meet Argentina in a Beijing friendly.
15 June 2023, 04:00 AM