Pitana's path from film extra to World Cup final referee

IMAGE: Referee Nestor Pitana talks to Ngolo Kante of France . Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Argentine Nestor Pitana's roundabout route to becoming a World Cup final referee has taken......

Top 8 instances of fan-related violence in Argentina

River Plate's players (in red) try to take cover as they leave after their Copa Libertadores match against Boca Juniors was suspended. Photograph: Marcos Brindicci/Reuters An average of five......

Maradona's insults made 'in violent emotions'

Diego Maradona was "in a state of violent emotion" when he made lewd remarks at journalists after Argentina qualified for the World Cup finals, the Argentine Football Association's (AFA) lawyer......

Another Argentine fails dope test

Gimnasia-La Plata midfielder Esteban Gonzalez became the second Argentine footballer to fail a doping test in as many days, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Wednesday.\n\nThe AFA......