Argentina football team latest news
Here are the latest news and updates about the Argentina national football team:
Recent Results:
- Argentina 1-0 Uruguay (Friendly, March 2023)
- Argentina 2-0 Panama (Friendly, March 2023)
- Argentina 3-0 Venezuela (World Cup Qualifier, March 2023)
Upcoming Matches:
- Argentina vs. Colombia (World Cup Qualifier, June 2023)
- Argentina vs. Chile (World Cup Qualifier, September 2023)
Team News:
- Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, effective after the 2022 World Cup. (Source: ESPN)
- Interim coach Lionel Scaloni has been appointed as the permanent coach of the Argentina national team. (Source: FIFA)
- Paulo Dybala has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a knee injury. (Source: Goal.com)
Player News:
- Lautaro Martinez has signed a new contract with Inter Milan, keeping him at the club until 2027. (Source: Sky Sports)
- Angel Di Maria has extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2024. (Source: Le Parisien)
- Sergio Aguero has joined Barcelona on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract. (Source: BBC Sport)
World Cup Qualification:
- Argentina is currently second in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table, with 24 points from 12 matches. (Source: FIFA)
- The team needs to win its remaining matches to secure a top-four finish and a spot in the 2022 World Cup. (Source: ESPN)
Other News:
- The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced plans to build a new national team training center in Buenos Aires. (Source: Infobae)
- The AFA has also launched an investigation into allegations of corruption and match-fixing in Argentine football. (Source: Clarín)