Argentina news

Diego Simeone wants Argentine defender Cristian Romero at Atletico Madrid, but the Metropolitano club have fallen short of Tottenham’s demands.

The 23-year-old has impressed Lionel Scaloni with 15 goals across 42 matches this year since arriving from Lanús in 2022

The global superstar takes the field tonight for what is expected to be his final World Cup qualifier appearance in front of Argentine fans, against Venezuela.

Lionel Messi’s legacy has been assessed by Rodrigo De Paul with “the end approaching”, with the all-time great having “won everything”.

Franco Mastantuono claims Lionel Messi wanted to “kill” him during Argentina’s clash with Venezuela, forcing the Real Madrid starlet into an apology.

Lautaro Martinez etched his name in the Argentina history books following his cameo against Venezuela.

Argentina will visit Ecuador next Tuesday in their last World Cup qualifying match.

Lionel Messi cast further doubt on his international career with Argentina as the legendary player shared an emotional note after what was potentially his final home game for the world champions. Messi scored twice in the 3-0 thumping of Venezuela on Thursday, but after the match the Argentine skipper hinted that he might not feature at the upcoming World Cup.

The Inter Miami star recently cast doubt on his participation in the next World Cup.

Nicolas Otamendi has confirmed his retirement from international football and says a decision on his club career will be made soon.

From selling cookies on the streets of Moreno to wearing Argentina’s iconic sky-blue and white, 21-year-old Lautaro Rivero’s journey reads like a football fairy tale. Once a street vendor helping his family make ends meet, the River Plate defender has now been called up to Lionel Scaloni’s senior squad and is eyeing a spot at the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has vowed not to take any risks with Lionel Messi during the October international friendlies against Venezuela and Puerto Rico. Messi is doubtful for the Venezuela clash, which will be played on Saturday, only a day before Inter Miami face Atlanta United in a crucial MLS fixture. He will link up with his Argentine team-mates after playing seven matches in 21 days.

Chelsea are holding their breath after key midfielder Enzo Fernandez withdrew from international duty with a knee problem. Fernandez joined up with the Argentina squad earlier this week having played the full 90 in Saturday's 2-1 win over Liverpool. The Blues star, who played 78 minutes of Argentina's 1-0 win over Venezuela in the early hours of Saturday morning, has since returned to London.