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Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela in his final home qualifier, thrilling fans at Estadio Monumental. Messi, South America’s top World Cup qualifier scorer, said he’ll only play the next World Cup if physically fit

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India Thiruvananthapuram India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the South Atlantic’s remote Drake Passage late Thursday, prompting a tsunami advisory for Antarctica’s coast. The quake, southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, caused no reported damage or casualties, though the region lies in an active seismic zone

PM Narendra Modi has embarked on a historic 5-nation tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia to strengthen ties across the Global South and Atlantic, with a focus on diaspora engagement, investment, BRICS cooperation, and multilateral partnerships.

The friendly tournament, part of the team’s preparation for the FIH Hockey Junior Women’s World Cup in December, will feature Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile alongside India, as the teams battle it out for top honours

Bolivia, the only team outside the automatic qualification spots with a chance to catch Argentina in the South American preliminaries, played to a 0-0 draw against Uruguay, leaving them with an insurmountable gap in the qualifiers.

Martinez netted the second goal in Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the Italian Serie A on Sunday before being substituted in the 91st minute. The AFA has yet to announce a replacement for the 27-year-old. His absence was confirmed just two days after Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi withdrew from the squad due to an adductor strain.

According to Xinhua, the 33-year-old, sidelined from Brazil's squad since October 2023 due to a knee injury, has been replaced by teenage Real Madrid forward Endrick. Expressing his disappointment on Instagram, Neymar wrote, "I was so close to returning, but unfortunately, I won’t be able to wear the most important shirt in the world for now."

President Javier Milei's decision is said to be based on "profound differences" with WHO in health management, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic

The oil-rich kingdom aims to host all 104 games, though there has been speculation that some games could be played in neighboring or nearby countries

The 12-year-old Thiago Messi wore the No. 10 jersey for an Inter Miami youth team, which lost 1-0 to Newell's Old Boys on Monday in the under-13 competition. The team also played on Tuesday. Thiago’s father, Lionel Messi, began his football career at Newell's Old Boys in Rosario, located 300 kilometers (186 miles) northwest of Buenos Aires. Thiago's mother, Antonela Roccuzzo, along with several family members, including his grandparents Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini, were present in the stands to watch his debut. Lionel Messi, however, was

Messi produced a performance for the ages for La Albiceleste, who had taken only one point from their previous two outings

The star player missed Albiceleste's September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury

Yerson Mosquera gave the hosts the lead at Estadio Metropolitano with a close-range header from Rodriguez's precise cross from the left. Nico Gonzalez equalized for the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions by intercepting a wayward pass from Rodriguez, sprinting into the box, and beating goalkeeper Camilo Vargas, according to Xinhua.

In the first 28 weeks of this year, health officials reported 527,517 cases, accounting for 97 percent of the total reported since the start of the season in epidemiological week 31 of 2023.

Argentina head coach Javier Mascherano, who won gold as a player in 2004 and 2008, is targeting glory again by including four World Cup winners in his squad, including striker Julian Alvarez and defender Nicolas Otamendi, reported Xinhua.

Argentina government backs players who celebrated winning Copa America by singing a racist song targeting No. 2-ranked France

Argentina President Javier Milei's Office posts on X that Garro has been removed from his position

Argentinean government official says Messi, who is team captain, and president of the country's soccer federation should apologise

The Copa was Messi's first major tournament since leaving European soccer to play in the less competitive Major League Soccer in the US