Argentine Football

News on Argentine football: the national team and Lionel Messi, Boca, River and the other clubs in the Liga Profesional, the Copa Argentina and South America's cups.

SPORTS

Boca Must Win in Rio After 1-0 Loss to Vasco, Venue Still in Court

Boca Juniors lost the Copa Sudamericana semifinal first leg 1-0 at home and must now win the return in Rio, where courts are still deciding the stadium.

By The Ushuaia Times · 4 days ago

EDITORIAL

Thank You, Messi: Lionel Messi Plays His Last Game for Argentina After 21 Years

After six World Cups, and six international titles including the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi retires his Argentina kit on Tuesday in an emotional goodbye.

By The Editors · City of Buenos Aires · Oct. 7, 2026

SPORTS

Messi to Play His Final Game Tuesday at River Plate's Monumental Stadium

Messi will make his only appearance of the FIFA window in a sold-out friendly on October 6.

By The Ushuaia Times · City of Buenos Aires · Oct. 5, 2026

SPORTS

Boca's Unbeaten Run Hits 16 as Instituto Closes In on Clausura Playoffs

Boca's streak and a Copa Argentina semifinal, Racing's interim coaches, River's fixture backlog and the relegation fight shape the last five rounds.

By The Ushuaia Times · Oct. 5, 2026

SPORTS

Boca Juniors Beats Sao Paulo on Aggregate, Advances to Copa Sudamericana Semifinals

A 1-1 draw in Sao Paulo was enough for Boca Juniors to win its quarterfinal 2-1 on aggregate and set up a Copa Sudamericana semifinal against Vasco da Gama.

By The Editors · Sept. 17, 2026

SPORTS

Boca Beats Sao Paulo 1-0 in Copa Sudamericana Quarterfinal First Leg

Miguel Merentiel's second-half goal gave Boca Juniors a narrow first-leg win over Sao Paulo at La Bombonera, leaving the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal tie unsettled ahead of next week's…

By The Ushuaia Times · City of Buenos Aires · Sept. 8, 2026

SPORTS

Boca Beats Vélez on Penalties to Reach Copa Argentina Quarterfinals

Álvaro Montero saved two penalties as Boca Juniors outlasted Vélez Sarsfield 4-3 on spot kicks after a scoreless draw in Córdoba, setting up a quarterfinal against Racing Club.

By The Ushuaia Times · Córdoba · Sept. 3, 2026

SPORTS

Messi Retires From Argentina Team; Matches Stop for 10th-Minute Applause

Lionel Messi ended his international career after the 2026 World Cup, and the Argentine Football Association ordered a 10th-minute round of applause across the country's matches in his…

By The Ushuaia Times · Aug. 31, 2026