Argentina Football Team
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Miranda's late winner helps Brazil edge Messi-less Argentina in Superclasico
Football | Oct 17, 2018, 08:28 AM ISTArgentina was without superstar Lionel Messi, and striker Paulo Dybala was ineffective up front in a match where players from both teams complained about the heat.
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Lionel Messi will miss Argentina friendly vs Brazil in October
Football | Sep 25, 2018, 10:12 AM ISTMessi has made no public comments about his decision to be left out of the Argentina squad, which he hasn't played for since the World Cup.
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Lionel Messi left out for Argentina friendly games
Football | Aug 18, 2018, 11:11 AM ISTArgentina interim coach Lionel Scaloni did not call up the Barcelona star, who is reportedly considering his international future after another frustrating World Cup.
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Argentina striker urges Messi not to retire after poor run at World Cup
Football | Jul 19, 2018, 12:41 PM ISTChampions France ousted the Messi led Argentines in the Round of 16, blemishing chances for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to continue the legacy which was left behind by legend Diego Maradona.
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Argentina part ways with coach Sampaoli after dreadful run in World Cup
Football | Jul 16, 2018, 06:46 PM ISTSampaoli was named head coach of Argentina in June 2017 and his last game in charge was the defeat in the last 16 to eventual champions France.
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Argentina's Mascherano announces retirement from international football after World Cup exit
Football | Jun 30, 2018, 10:40 PM ISTMascherano, who has played at four World Cups, made his debut for Argentina in 2003 and holds the record for most appearances for Argentina with 147.
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FIFA WC 2018: France edge Argentina 4-3, end Messi's hopes and reach quarters
Football | Jun 30, 2018, 10:48 PM ISTFollowing an exhilarating display between two former champions, France came from behind to defeat Lionel Messi's Argentina.
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FIFA WC 2018: France chalk out plans to stop Messi and Co. for place in quarters
Football | Jun 29, 2018, 11:57 PM ISTWhile acknowledging Messi's exceptional skills, the French coach insisted his players will also need to focus on Argentina's other qualities ahead of the round of 16 clash.
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FIFA WC 2018: Argentina take on France in thrilling pre-quarters clash
Football | Jun 30, 2018, 05:21 PM ISTForty years after their last meeting at soccer's biggest tournament, the former champions meet on Saturday in Kazan for a spot in the quarterfinals.
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Lionel Messi is running out of time to save Argentina's FIFA World Cup
Football | Jun 24, 2018, 06:51 PM ISTArgentina's best bet is to score first and control the dynamic, forcing Nigeria to push forward and allowing Argentina to find Messi on the break.
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Missing Argentina soccer fan in Kerala found dead
Football | Jun 24, 2018, 03:40 PM ISTDinu Alex, an ardent fan of Argentina football team and its captain Lionel Messi, was missing since he left his home in Arumanoor on Friday.
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Happy Birthday Lionel Messi! A look at the Argentine's magic over the years
Football | Jun 24, 2018, 01:56 PM ISTOne of the greatest footballers to grace the field turns 31 on June 24 and Lionel Messi doesn't intend to stop any time soon. Take a look at the some of the astonishing records Messi holds.
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Lionel Messi needs to dig deep to end Argentina's woes at World Cup
Football | Jun 23, 2018, 12:12 PM ISTThere's still a chance for Argentina to advance, but the South Americans have to win and their destiny is partly in the hands of other teams.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Messi's Argentina look to made amends against Croatia
Football | Jun 21, 2018, 11:00 AM ISTFC Barcelona superstar Messi missed a penalty which proved costly as Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by 'tiny' Iceland in their campaign opener in Moscow.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina coach plans major changes to team
Football | Jun 19, 2018, 10:16 AM ISTSampaoli hasn't repeated the same team in the 12 games that he has been in charge of the national team.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Kerala football fan cycles to Russia to watch Lionel Messi play
Football | Jun 18, 2018, 07:56 PM ISTFrancis, who hopes to reach Moscow by June 21, said it is his long-cherished dream to meet Messi.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: What went wrong for Germany, Argentina, Spain and Brazil in opening fixtures
Football | Jun 18, 2018, 03:03 PM ISTAs the first week of the World Cup is nearing its end, we analyse the main reasons behind the top team's debacle in their opening matches.
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Indian sportspersons back these nations in FIFA World Cup 2018
Football | Jun 17, 2018, 06:33 PM ISTWhile Team India chinaman Kuldeep Yadav is banking on Brazil to clinch the World Cup this year, boxer Akhil Kumar and golfer Rahil Gangjee want Ronaldo's Portugal to surprise everyone.
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Studied Lionel Messi's penalties, says Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson
Football | Jun 17, 2018, 01:45 PM ISTHalldorsson said it was a dream come true to face the "best player in the world", adding his side had earned an important point in its first-ever World Cup match.
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FIFA WC 2018: Hurt to miss penalty, it would've been decisive for Argentina, says Messi
Football | Jun 17, 2018, 05:39 PM ISTMessi denied that the draw would affect the team in its next Group D contest on Thursday against Croatia.