How Messi's decade of dominance almost never happened
Lionel Messi's decade of dominance with Argentina that almost never happened will go down as one of football's greatest ever stories.
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bbc.co.uk
31.08.2026
Lionel Messi announces international retirement: Argentina star won 2022 World Cup and was runner up in 2026
Arguably one of the greatest to ever play, the Argentine is hanging up his international boots
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31.08.2026
Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".
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bbc.co.uk
31.08.2026
Tearful Djokovic falls at first hurdle in shock US Open exit
Novak Djokovic fell at the first hurdle as his tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam came to a shock end to Argentine Mariano Navone in a five-set epic at the US Open.
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skysports.com
31.08.2026
Emiliano Martínez finally gets his Villa exit with £7.5m move to Chelsea
Argentinian set to displace Sánchez as Blues’ No 1‘Coming to Chelsea was an easy decision to make’Chelsea have completed the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.The 33-year-old, who ha
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theguardian.com
30.08.2026
Australia defeat Argentina in thriller to maintain Les Kiss’s winning run
Argentina 21-27 AustraliaRob Valetini leads heroic Wallabies effortThe Wallabies have landed a major blow in their redemption story under Les Kiss, defeating Argentina 27-21 in a thrilling showdown in
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theguardian.com
30.08.2026
Simeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amidst Barca row
Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday’s match against Sevilla.
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bbc.co.uk
28.08.2026
Atlético Madrid chief insists Júlian Alvarez will ‘never, ever’ be sold to Barcelona
Miguel Ángel Gil Marín accuses Barça of ‘dishonesty’Arsenal have also been linked with Argentina forwardAtlético Madrid’s chief executive appeared to slam the door on Barcelona’s pursuit of Júlian Alv
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28.08.2026
Struggling Inter Miami hire Kily González as new head coach
MLS club mired in five-match winless runGonzález to replace interim coach Guillermo HoyosInter Miami have hired former Argentina international Cristian “Kily” González as the club’s new head coach, ac
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27.08.2026
Danny Welbeck leads Chelsea past Luton as Fernández misses Carabao Cup tie
One Argentinian is about to arrive and another looks destined for the exit. Chelsea have dealt with their most glaring weakness, Xabi Alonso’s desire for a new goalkeeper satisfied by the club rushing
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theguardian.com
27.08.2026
Alpine to keep Colapinto for 2027 F1 season
Alpine have confirmed they will retain Argentine driver Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
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skysports.com
27.08.2026
'Zero per cent chance' - Atleti shut down Barca's Alvarez plea amid Arsenal interest
The noise around Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez refuses to go away - so where are things after a chaotic few days surrounding the in-demand Argentine?
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skysports.com
26.08.2026
Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez
Chelsea consider a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.
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bbc.co.uk
26.08.2026
Alvarez's Arsenal dilemma amid summer's most bitter transfer tussle
An analysis of Julian Alvarez's future with the transfer window closing on 1 September - and the Argentine's chances of a move from Atletico Madrid to Arsenal.
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bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Is Sevilla's 'all-round striker' Ure ready to lead Scotland's attack?
Over the past decade, Sevilla's number nine jersey has been adorned by internationals from Spain, France, Argentina, Mexico and the Netherlands. Now, it is an uncapped Scotsman.
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bbc.co.uk
23.08.2026
FIFA sanctions Argentina over brawl at World Cup final game
Argentina’s defeat in the football World Cup final defeat has come with a costly post-match hangover. FIFA has imposed a ban on Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and a hefty fine for sparking a bra
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france24.com
22.08.2026
Argentina Players, Staff Face Ban After World Cup Final Brawl
FIFA has announced punishments for players and staff following the brawl that broke out after the World Cup final in July.
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newsweek.com
21.08.2026
FIFA suspended Argentinian Paredes for 10 games due to the incident with Spanish players
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apa.az
21.08.2026
Novak Djokovic suffers in Cincinnati heat as Thiago Agustín Tirante inflicts shock defeat
Argentinian powers to 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victoryHeat and humidity take toll on DjokovicThe scoreboard did not yet indicate that anything was awry, but even as Novak Djokovic led by a set in his opening mat
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theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Farewell Cristian Romero, you actually always were ‘that type of player’ | Max Rushden
You can’t help but feel the Argentinian with a penchant for red cards will arrive at his spiritual home when he completes his move to Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid‘He’s not that kind of player” is p
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theguardian.com
15.08.2026