Sampaoli stands down as Argentina coach after World Cup failure

IMAGE: Jorge Sampaoli. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Jorge Sampaoli has left his position as Argentina coach after a disappointing World Cup in which the South Americans were eliminated......

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

Liverpool trio, US World Cup winners head FIFA award shortlists IMAGE: Liverpool's players celebrate. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images Liverpool's Champions League winning trio of......

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

IMAGE: The River Plate team celebrate with the Copa Libertadores Trophy following their victory in the second leg of the final match against Boca Juniors at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid,......

Magician Messi extols retiring Argentine sorcerer Aimar

Lionel Messi assumed the rare role of fan on Thursday conveying his best wishes to his idol and Argentina great Pablo Aimar who retired on Wednesday. "A great player is retiring, one of my idols.......

Colombia's Gutierrez voted South American player of year

Colombia striker Teofilo Gutierrez has been voted South America’s footballer of the year and their Argentine coach Jose Pekerman the best coach for the third time in a row. Gutierrez, who......