Football
AFA strikes back at Bullrich, accuses government of trying to intervene in football
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) said it “won’t give [the government] the right” to intervene in football, in a 2,500-word statement it published...
Fernando Romero NunezDecember 16, 20250
Bullrich reports AFA president and treasurer to CONMEBOL ethics committee
Senator Patricia Bullrich has reported the Argentine Football Association’s (AFA) President Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino to the ethics committee of...
Fernando Romero NunezDecember 16, 20250
Heres Argentinas path to repeat its World Cup victory in 2026
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, and Argentina will begin its quest to defend its title on June 16 at...
Fernando Romero NunezDecember 12, 20250
Heres Argentinas path to repeat its 2026 World Cup victory
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, and Argentina will begin its quest to defend its title on June 16 at...
Fernando Romero NunezDecember 11, 20250
Judiciary orders raids on AFA and 17 Argentine football clubs
Judge Luis Armella ordered on Tuesday raids on the offices of Argentine Football Association (AFA) as part of the investigation into the money...
Fernando Romero NunezDecember 10, 20250
Argentina to play Austria, Algeria, and Jordan in 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage
Argentines worldwide released a collective sigh of relief as Argentina dodged a potential “death group” in the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, landing...
Fernando Romero NunezDecember 5, 20250
Your Argentine football team has eight shots at a title this season. Heres why
The Argentine Football Association confirmed recently that eight trophies will be up for grabs in 2026. The addition of the Campeón de Liga...
Fernando Romero NunezDecember 4, 20250
Heres why River fans might be cheering for their Boca rivals this weekend
Argentine footballing giants River Plate are notorious for their rivalry with Boca Juniors. But they could find themselves cheering the Xeneize on in...
Fernando Romero NunezDecember 1, 20250
AFAs Tapia defiant amid accusations of favoritism and corruption in football
Argentine Football Association president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia warned he has “many more years to go” as the head of the governing body, in...
Fernando Romero NunezNovember 27, 20250
Milei wades into AFAs row with Estudiantes over Rosario salute
President Javier Milei has once again sided with football team Estudiantes de La Plata after its players were ordered to salute rivals Rosario...
Fernando Romero NunezNovember 27, 20250
