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The sport of [[ | The sport of [[Association football|football]] in [[Argentina]] is administered by the [[Argentine Football Association]] (Asociación del Fútbol Argentino; AFA). Argentina became a member of [[FIFA]] in 1912 and was a founder member of [[CONMEBOL]] in 1916. The team were runners-up to [[Uruguay (football)|Uruguay]] in the inaugural [[1930 FIFA World Cup]]. They have won the tournament twice, in 1978 and 1986. Among the most famous Argentine footballers are [[Diego Maradona]], [[Gabriel Batistuta]] and [[Lionel Messi]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 11 March 2024
The sport of football in Argentina is administered by the Argentine Football Association (Asociación del Fútbol Argentino; AFA). Argentina became a member of FIFA in 1912 and was a founder member of CONMEBOL in 1916. The team were runners-up to Uruguay in the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup. They have won the tournament twice, in 1978 and 1986. Among the most famous Argentine footballers are Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta and Lionel Messi.