Who next for Argentina? The managerial possibilities
It is now official that Argentina have parted ways with Jorge Sampaoli after ‘mutually agreeing’ to terminate his contract but while many rejoice due to La Albiceleste’s disastrous World Cup […]
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Jorge Sampaoli agrees to Argentina exit
The ink may not yet be on the paper but Jorge Sampaoli has agreed to a $1.6 million compensation package with the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) and with it the […]
Vélez midfielder Santiago Cáseres set for €10 million Villarreal transfer
The conveyor belt of talent never seems to slow at Vélez Sarsfield but with the news that Santiago Cáseres is heading for Villarreal, the 21-year-old midfielder must avoid being another of those […]
Lautaro Martínez: “Wearing the Inter number ten shirt doesn’t weigh on me”
Departing Racing Club as one of the brightest prospects in world football comes with a weight of expectation but striker Lautaro Martínez shows no signs of the burden. The 20-year-old was […]
Ignacio Pussetto closes on $12 million Udinese switch; Huracán move for Juan Garro to replace
After an outstanding campaign for Huracán, Ignacio Pussetto looked destined to make the leap to Europe and despite a fleeting link to MLS club New York Red Bulls, the 22-year-old […]
Boca confirm Arsenal & Barcelona target Cristian Pavón has signed new deal with €50 million clause; Angelici also talks Magallán, Nández, Barrios & Rulli
It seems only a matter of time before Cristian Pavón leaves Boca Juniors but president Daniel Angelici has confirmed that when the 22-year-old does it will be for a huge […]
An uncertain future but Jorge Sampaoli granted Argentina reprieve to take charge of Under-20s
It had been billed as Judgement Day for Jorge Sampaoli but after his meeting at Ezeiza with AFA president Claudio Tapia and vice-president Daniel Angelici, Argentina’s managerial situation is no […]
Argentinos Juniors youngster Nicolás González poised for €8.5 million Stuttgart transfer
There has been no shortage of talent produced in Argentinos Juniors’ academy over the years but Nicolás González is set to become the most expensive sale in the club’s history […]
Guido Carrillo joins Mauricio Pellegrino’s Leganés on loan after disastrous Southampton spell
Southampton striker Guido Carrillo has completed a one-year loan deal with La Liga club Leganés, linking up with manager Mauricio Pellegrino for the third time in his career. The 27-year-old […]
Tears & threats as Mauro Zárate completes controversial move to Boca (plus more Boca transfer news)
Choking back the tears Mauro Zárate admitted that he broke promises when opting to sign for Boca Juniors instead of boyhood club Vélez Sarsfield but there has been no sympathy […]
Sebastián Beccacece poised to rejoin Defensa y Justicia after quitting Argentina role
Jorge Sampaoli still remains as Argentina manager as talks with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) rumble on but his assistant and Under-20 coach Sebastián Beccacece has already handed in his […]
Transfer latest: All the up-to-date talk & deals from the market
The transfer window is already open for business and Argentine clubs are wheeling and dealing ahead of the new season. Keep up to date with all the latest deals here… […]
Gustavo Bou makes sensational Racing return & La Academia replace Udinese-bound goalkeeper
While the sight of Lautaro Martínez being presented by Inter this week may still have been raw for Racing Club supporters, the return of fan favourite Gustavo Bou has certainly […]
Lautaro Martínez completes bargain €22.7 million move to Inter
Inter have confirmed the signing of Racing Club and Argentina striker Lautaro Martínez as the 20-year-old finally put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the San Siro. Despite […]
The generation who must now form the new Argentina
The dust is still settling from Argentina’s World Cup failure in Russia and while the future of Jorge Sampaoli is still very much undecided, whoever is in charge of La […]
Sampaoli, Messi & a new generation: 5 pressing issues to resolve for Argentina after World Cup failure
Sometimes failure can lead to success – that’s what Argentina fans are hoping after a World Cup catastrophe – here’s five ways of looking forward The dust is still settling […]
Atlético Madrid capture Argentina & Argentinos Juniors youngster Nehuén Pérez
With the World Cup still in full flow, the transfer market hasn’t yet clicked into gear but that hasn’t prevented Atlético Madrid completing a deal for Argentinos Juniors defender Nehuén Pérez. The […]
Argentina player ratings v France: La Albiceleste unable to catch Les Bleus as the World Cup dream ends
Going one better than four years ago always looked like a pipe-dream for this Argentina squad and so it proved as Jorge Sampaoli’s side crashed out of the World Cup […]
Kylian Mbappe too much as France end Argentina’s World Cup dreams
There had been little to suggest that Argentina could go one better than four years ago but on Saturday afternoon in Kazan, La Albiceleste’s dreams came crashing down as Kylian […]
Argentina v France preview: Pavón with chances to start could see Messi as false nine (Probable starting XIs & press conference quotes)
Marcos Rojo’s late winner against Nigeria provided Argentina with an undoubted highlight in an otherwise turbulent World Cup campaign but after failing to impress during the group stage, La Albiceleste […]
