Argentina latest football news
Here are the latest football news from Argentina:
Lionel Messi's Future
- Lionel Messi has reportedly rejected a new contract offer from Barcelona, leaving his future at the club uncertain. (Source: ESPN)
- Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has said that his son is considering offers from other clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City. (Source: Marca)
Argentina National Team
- Argentina has been drawn into Group C of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, alongside Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland. (Source: FIFA)
- Lionel Scaloni, the Argentina national team coach, has announced a 26-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia. (Source: AFA)
Club Football
- River Plate has won the Argentine Primera División title for the 2022 season, finishing 10 points ahead of second-placed Boca Juniors. (Source: ESPN)
- Boca Juniors has appointed Sebastián Battaglia as their new coach, replacing Miguel Ángel Russo. (Source: Marca)
- Independiente has appointed Ariel Holan as their new coach, replacing Ariel Ortega. (Source: AFA)
Transfers
- Mauro Icardi has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent deal from Inter Milan. (Source: PSG)
- Paulo Dybala has signed a new contract with Juventus, keeping him at the club until 2025. (Source: Juventus)
- Lautaro Martínez has signed a new contract with Inter Milan, keeping him at the club until 2027. (Source: Inter Milan)
Other News
- The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced that the 2022 Copa Libertadores final will be played at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires. (Source: AFA)
- The Argentine Football Federation (FAA) has launched an investigation into allegations of match-fixing in the Argentine Primera División. (Source: ESPN)