Argentina news

Argentina’s most-capped goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, has hung up his gloves at the age of 39. The former Manchester United star, who enjoyed a trophy-laden career spanning nearly two decades, has reportedly stepped away from the pitch due to family reasons. After a final stint in his homeland with Argentinos Juniors, the veteran shot-stopper is now preparing to transition into a new role on the touchline.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reportedly been left disappointed after the 2026 Finalissima was officially called off. The Inter Miami talisman viewed the showpiece event against Euro 2024 winners Spain as a vital competitive fixture rather than a mere exhibition match. The game was due to take place later this month but has been cancelled due to geopolitical issues.

Football fans will be denied a dream showdown between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal after the 2026 Finalissima between Argentina and Spain was officially cancelled. Following the forced relocation of the fixture from Qatar due to geopolitical issues, a complete breakdown in negotiations saw the Argentinian FA reject multiple UEFA proposals - including a clash at the Bernabeu - leaving the highly anticipated meeting of champions scrapped over unresolvable scheduling conflicts.

No luck: it has not been possible to find a solution regarding the dispute over the match between the two continental champions

Argentina teammates Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were not included in Javier Mascherano’s matchday squad for Inter Miami’s road clash with Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. Neither player is injured, and both were reportedly rested ahead of Miami’s second-leg meeting with Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The highly anticipated Finalissima clash between European champions Spain and world champions Argentina is currently shrouded in uncertainty after security concerns forced a relocation from Qatar. With the original March 27 date fast approaching, a diplomatic tug-of-war has emerged over the new venue. While the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has proposed the Santiago Bernabeu as an eleventh-hour solution, their Argentinian counterparts remain hesitant.

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The highly-anticipated Finalissima clash between reigning European champions Spain and South American counterparts Argentina, scheduled for March 27 in Doha, has been thrown into serious doubt. Following recent geopolitical developments, including Iranian strikes on bases within the country and an escalation of conflict across the Middle East, Qatar has taken the drastic step of halting all sporting activity.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has revealed the "romantic" way he proposed to childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo during their time in Barcelona. Messi first met Antonela when he was just five years old and the couple went on to marry in 2017 in a huge event in Rosario, Argentina. The family now live in Miami with their three young sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.

Mic'd Up: The lead commentator for Fox Sports has backed the U.S. to make it to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup - and insists that anything else would be a slight disappointment on home soil.