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Diario Olé
·4 hours ago

Tapia: "Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C is Scaloni"

The AFA president assured that there are no alternatives to replace the Argentine National Team coach, with whom he hopes to renew his contract.

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Clarín Deportes
·5 hours ago

Thiago Almada arrives at River, but his past works against him: the day he chose Boca over the millionaire club and praised Riquelme

He finalized his agreement to become a new River reinforcement. The moment when Almada explained why he prefers Boca. Winner of the Copa Libertadores, Copa América, and 2022 World Cup champion.

Clarín Deportes
·6 hours ago

San Lorenzo-Huracán: Auzmendi and Nervo heated up the classic with the same message: "It's a special match"

The Ciclón forward and the Globo captain participated in the press conference organized by the Liga Profesional. Auzmendi highlighted the fans' support and Néstor Gorosito's influence. Nervo assured that Huracán will seek to break a 25-year streak without winning at the Nuevo Gasómetro.

Clarín Deportes
·6 hours ago

Rodolfo D'Onofrio backed River's millionaire market: he criticized the AFA and commented on the container controversy

The most successful president in the club's history spoke amidst the turbulent sporting hours and after meeting with the current president, Stefano Di Carlo. "We have the Colón, now the artists just need to put on a good show," he said.

Diario Olé
·8 hours ago

Medina's peculiar anecdote with a tire repairman who didn't recognize him: "He told me 'you are traitors'"

The defender, runner-up in the 2026 World Cup with the Argentine National Team, recounted the unusual moment he experienced due to conspiracy theories.

Clarín Deportes
·9 hours ago

Racing also has "its container": Milito made a drastic decision and removed captain Santiago Sosa from the squad

The midfielder, champion of the Sudamericana and Recopa, is pushing to leave the club, and the board decided to bench him. His situation is added to that of Baltasar Rodríguez and Agustín García Basso who were also benched.

Clarín Deportes
·11 hours ago

War in football: UEFA warns that it maintains its boycott against FIFA beyond Infantino's apologies

The failed project to commercialize the World Cups sparked a strong controversy. The top entity met in Morocco amidst the crisis and admitted mistakes. In Europe, they maintain their criticisms and "lost trust" in the organization.

Clarín Deportes
·12 hours ago

Thiago Almada to River: the most expensive purchases in the history of Argentine football

The transfer of the world champion once again breaks local market records. In Núñez, they will invest 20 million euros for the world champion's transfer. The most millionaire signings: from Riquelme and Pratto, to Borja and Correa.

Diario Olé
·12 hours ago

Do everything to keep Scaloni with the National Team

Argentina must try not to lose the best coach it has had. The context from the post-final to the present is not the same.

Clarín Deportes
·12 hours ago

Facundo Medina's unusual anecdote with a tire repairman who criticized the National Team: "They gave away the World Cup"

The Scaloneta player told a funny anecdote that later went viral with the appearance of the protagonist. Watch the video narrated by the player and the man who served him at the tire shop without knowing who he was talking to.

Clarín Deportes
·13 hours ago

Uruguay seeks its Scaloni: Diego Forlán is announced as coach to rebuild the national team after Bielsa's failure

The former forward, 2010 World Cup Golden Ball winner, was chosen to lead the senior national team and the U-20. The project seeks to recover from the blow of being eliminated in the first round of the 2026 World Cup. Without a long coaching career, the bet is on a symbol of their golden generation.

Clarín Deportes
·13 hours ago

Thiago Almada to River: total agreement with Atlético de Madrid and the world champion arrives for a record fee

The Núñez club will pay 20 million euros for the full transfer, although a different figure was initially reported. They beat Flamengo and it is the most expensive transfer in the history of Argentine football. Coudet's team continues to strengthen with an investment of 67 million dollars just in signings.

Clarín Deportes
·14 hours ago

Commotion in Africa over the brutal murder of one of the figures of Ugandan football

David Owori, captain of SC Villa, died after being brutally attacked during a robbery in a neighborhood of Kampala.

Clarín Deportes
·16 hours ago

Lionel Messi's blunt response to rumors of his son Thiago leaving Inter Miami for La Masía in Barcelona

Social media reported in recent hours that the Argentine captain's eldest son would leave Inter Miami's youth academy to join La Masía. Before the debut against Atlético San Luis in the Leagues Cup, Leo was asked about these rumors upon his arrival at the stadium. His response was as brief as it was forceful.

Clarín Deportes
·17 hours ago

Argentine National Teams Day: why the AFA chose July 15 and the chosen destination for the iconic Malvinas flag

It was decided at the Executive Committee meeting at the Ezeiza facility, three Wednesdays after an iconic match in the 2026 World Cup. The flag of discord would be sent to a very special place.

Clarín Deportes
·17 hours ago

Santiago Ascacibar, from forgiveness for the goal vs Estudiantes to the hopes of Boca fans: "The team was more solid"

The "Ruso" is the main goal-scoring threat of a team that is taking shape, under the leadership of Leandro Paredes. He scored the winning goal in the recovered match from Week 2.

Clarín Deportes
·17 hours ago

"I opened the drawer to see if the medal was still there": Paula Pareto's most intimate memory, ten years after her Olympic gold

On Saturday, August 6, 2016, the judoka became the first Argentine Olympic champion. "It surpassed all my dreams," recalls the doctor, vice president of the COA and member of the International Olympic Committee. Unforgettable anecdotes from the protagonist and the journalist who witnessed her triumph.

Clarín Deportes
·20 hours ago

Footballer dies after being struck by lightning during a match: 12 others injured

It happened in a Golok FA Cup match, at Santipap Stadium, in Thailand. Sofwan Awae, a 24-year-old Thai footballer who played for Yala FC, died instantly after being struck by lightning.

Clarín Deportes
·21 hours ago

Frenzy for Vozinha at Colo Colo: thousands of fans welcomed the goalkeeper who shone in the World Cup with Cape Verde

The 40-year-old footballer was presented to nearly 30,000 people at the Estadio Monumental and will wear the number 29 jersey. He signed a six-month contract with an option to extend the link until 2027 and could debut on August 16.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Lisandro Martínez stated his position on the Land Law prior to the project's suspension: "They are not for sale!"

The Argentina National Team defender shared a message rejecting the reform. The publication came before the Government decided to withdraw that chapter from the inviolability of private property project.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Copa Argentina Round of 16 schedule: when Boca-Vélez and the rest of the matchups play

Boca already knows the day, although it is still waiting for the venue for the clash with Vélez. In addition, the matches between Atlético Tucumán and Independiente, and Racing against Belgrano, have been defined. The final will be on November 4 with stadium and time to be confirmed.

Diario Olé
·1 day ago

AFA chose National Teams Day

The entity announced that July 15 will be the date "in homage to the great and historic victory of the Albiceleste against England in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup."

Diario Olé
·1 day ago

Scaloni's future: AFA Committee's backing for his renewal and the coach's stance

At Wednesday's CE meeting, there was unanimous approval to extend the National Team's most successful period. Although the Gringo said he would not continue after December, the door to keeping him until 2030 is open.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Tirante caused an upset on day 3 of the Montreal Masters 1000: he defeated Fritz and celebrated on a bittersweet day for Argentinians

Mariano Navone also celebrated, while Etcheverry, Juanma Cerúndolo, and Báez lost. Francisco Cerúndolo, the number 1 Albiceleste racket, is already playing.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

FIFA held its crisis meeting in Rabat, made a harsh self-criticism, and denied offering the 2030 World Cup final to Morocco for support

The version published by The Times claimed that the president sought support. The organization clarified that the decision will be made "in due course." A "crisis meeting" was held this Wednesday in Rabat, the Moroccan capital.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Francisco Ortega arrived, underwent medical examination, and will he play with River this weekend against Tigre?: "I'm available"

The left-back, despite travel fatigue, spoke to the press upon leaving the clinic. Next week, the Millonario travels to Colombia for the Copa Sudamericana, and Marcos Acuña is still injured.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

The Clausura Tournament final has a date and venue: it will be the first match at the Diego Maradona stadium in La Plata after AFA's takeover

This was announced by the Professional League after the Executive Committee meeting at the Ezeiza complex. Additionally, the Champions Trophy will be played in the Interior of the country.

Diario Olé
·1 day ago

Lisandro Martínez spoke out against the Land Law reform: "It's not for sale"

The National Team and Manchester United defender shared a video on his social media to state his position hours before the vote to be held in the National Congress.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Martín Palermo is the new coach of Platense: el Titán will have a double challenge in his return to Argentine football

After Walter Zunino's departure, in Vicente López they are betting on el Loco. The team is eyeing permanence but dreams of the Copa Libertadores. In his first stint, he reached the final of the 2023 Copa de la Liga and will have a rematch.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Controversy with the 2030 World Cup: a Spanish political party asks not to organize the Cup with Morocco

Sumar, a left-wing political space, presented an initiative in Congress. It asks to review the joint organization with Morocco and Portugal. This comes amid growing diplomatic tension with the African country.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Boca vs Estudiantes de La Plata, LIVE: what time it is, lineups and how to watch the Torneo Clausura match

Arruabarrena's team is looking for its first victory in the tournament. They host Pincha at Huracán's stadium. Cacique Medina's team is fighting in the annual standings.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Boca catches up vs Estudiantes de La Plata, without Muslera, and seeks their first victory in the Torneo Clausura: time and lineups

Arruabarrena will have the same squad for the third consecutive match in the local tournament. Who is the referee and how to watch live on TV.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Everyone against Infantino: the FIFA president gathers forces in Morocco, 2026 World Cup venues protest, and a summit could define his future

The Swiss will reappear this Wednesday in Rabat, at an emergency meeting. UEFA, meanwhile, plans to make a statement on August 12.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

Messi to start? Inter Miami debuts in the 2026 Leagues Cup vs San Luis de México after mentally freeing themselves from the World Cup final

The American team will play at home in the competition. Leo, champion of the tournament in 2023, would start alongside Rodrigo De Paul and the Brazilian Casemiro. The continental tournament, which brings together MLS and Liga MX teams, debuts a new format.

Clarín Deportes
·1 day ago

The mysterious message from Alejandro "Papu" Gómez: "The world is not going to end today"

The former Argentine national team player published a letter that caught attention on social media. "I promise you the world is not going to end today," he wrote.

Clarín Deportes
·2 days ago

Platense is left without a coach a week before the Copa Libertadores round of 16: the statement on Walter Zunino's departure

The 0-4 defeat against Talleres de Córdoba in Vicente López catapulted the coach out. There was also a clash between captain Ignacio Vázquez and a fan. On Wednesday, they have to host Coquimbo Unido of Chile.

Clarín Deportes
·2 days ago

The referees for matchday 4 of the Torneo Clausura: a World Cup referee will officiate the San Lorenzo vs Huracán classic

The classic of the Boedo and Parque de los Patricios neighborhoods is scheduled for Sunday at the Nuevo Gasómetro. The rest of the refereeing teams designated by AFA.

Clarín Deportes
·2 days ago

Won an Olimpia Award by public vote and was champion in Canada: another achievement for Manuel Tripano

The Argentine paddler was crowned in canoe slalom, in the C1 Senior category. Last year, he won the Olimpia Inspiration and a scholarship that strengthened his career. In 2024, he had already become a world champion in the U23 championship.