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Messi: Argentina wanted to honour Maradona with victory

Lionel Messi said Argentina wanted to win a “very special match” against Chile in World Cup qualifying as Diego Maradona was honoured with a statue prior to kick-off on Thursday. Argentina and Napoli great Maradona – widely considered to be one of football’s greatest ever players – died at the age of 60 after suffering […]

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Argentina boss Scaloni disapproves of Brazil as Copa America hosts

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni disapproved of CONMEBOL’s decision to move the Copa America to Brazil, describing the situation as “alarming” amid the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s Copa America – postponed from 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic – had been due to be shared between Colombia and Argentina, though both countries were removed as co-hosts […]

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CONMEBOL removes Colombia as co-hosts of next month´s Copa America

Colombia will not co-host next month’s Copa America alongside Argentina amid safety concerns in the country, CONMEBOL announced. South American nation Colombia is currently in its fourth week of violent anti-government protests and growing safety concerns, along with increased worries over the spread of coronavirus, has forced the governing body to act. The Colombian cities […]

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