Argentine soccer’s credibility battered by suspicions of corruption, biased refereeing, and controversial trophy awards
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Leaderless clubs, suspended tournaments, tours in danger of cancelation, and frozen budgets put the activities of high-performance athletes at risk
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Millions of people took to the streets of Buenos Aires on December 20, 2022, to celebrate the Albiceleste’s victory. The anniversary coincides with a protest against Javier Milei
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Far from the spotlights of Buenos Aires, the provincial city is the largest quarry of stars for the World Cup winners
World Cup trophy Leo Messi paraded in Qatar revealed to be a fake
The Argentina captain performed the lap of honor and presented the cup to fans, but it turns out it was a replica belonging to a couple from Buenos Aires that found its way onto the pitch
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The Argentina captain is currently on vacation after winning the World Cup and has reached an agreement in principle to renew with the Parisians with an eye on the 2024 Copa América
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