Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final
Almost 20 years on from the famous photo that Argentina’s skipper took with football’s newest star when Lamine Yamal was just a baby, the two will go head-to-head with the World Cup trophy at stake.
Nine years ago, Argentina's coach was just another former professional player pursuing a career in coaching, studying for his pro-licence on the outskirts of Madrid. His teacher on the course? Luis de la Fuente.
A string of dramatic comebacks and extra-time victories fuels confidence that the Albiceleste will fight until the very end – and succeed.
British calls on FIFA to investigate after Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" after their victory over England.
CHAINSAW AUSTERITY
University of Buenos Aires researchers say education investment has almost halved in two years since President Javier Milei took office, while second Grupo EPC analysis says funding for science has fallen by more than 46%.
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While the Albiceleste have celebrated epic knockout wins plenty of times in the recent past, few would have tasted sweeter than this most recent success.
SOVEREIGNTY ROW STEPS UP
Statement of protest published online, just hours after Argentina's players held up a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” on the pitch in Atlanta, a move that could land them in hot water with FIFA.
Trial over agrochemical spraying in the city of Pergamino has set an unprecedented legal benchmark: for the first time, a federal court placed the entire agricultural production chain in the dock, from farmers and agronomists to public officials. Trial ends in acquittal for nearly all those excused, except two municipal employees.
Argentina players celebrated victory with banner reading: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”; Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says FIFA should investigate but believes potential action is a matter for them.
Neuquén province will pitch foreign investors in New York on its first new international bond in nearly a decade as the local government reaps the rewards of a shale oil boom.
First new facility of this kind in almost quarter century; Plant to be built over three years in Argentina’s petrochemicals hub in Bahía Blanca
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Milei government fails to gather votes, postpones upper house debate over land ownership reform bill; Fourth delay for controversial bill that would eliminate restrictions on the foreign purchase of rural land; Comes after spat between Vice-President Villarruel and La Libertad Avanza Senate chief Patricia Bullrich.
Swiss innovation meets Argentine audiences as 'Suiza Pop' festival returns for second edition.
Florin Manoliu smuggled hundreds of protective passports past Nazi guards and helped expose Auschwitz's horrors to the Allied press; British Cemetery in Buenos Aires honours Romainian diplomat who found refuge in Bahía Blanca with new monument.
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by Jorge Fontevecchia Constitutional lawyer analyses the possible elimination or suspension of the PASO primaries in Argentina, arguing that its possible reform or repeal responds more to political strategy than institutional improvement.
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Messi says he's looking forward to facing Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday; Skipper will face the country where he spent most of his career, at Barcelona.
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Lautaro Martínez scores 92nd minute winner as World Cup holders Argentina perform a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 and set up a final with European champions Spain.
PREPARATIONS IN BUENOS AIRES
Vice-President Victoria Villarruel brands English "pirates" ahead of World Cup clash as tensions soar.
For most of his Presidency, Javier Milei has sought to tone down rhetoric around the disputed islands. But Wednesday's match has once again thrust the issue back into the spotlight.
Judges suspend proceedings and warn they could remove counsel from the case after a heated confrontation between rival lawyers nearly turns physical.
Embassy's Instagram account shares a spoof "internal memo" instructing its community manager on how to behave – win or lose – in the wake of Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final.
Argentina midfielder, who has played in England for two clubs over the last six seasons, urges his team to take inspiration from Diego as they seek to get the better of England.
Inflation slowed for a third straight month to the lowest level since August in a victory for President Javier Milei.
From the South Atlantic war to Diego Maradona's famous goals, the semi-final against England has ramifications far beyond the pitch.
Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England in Atlanta promises to follow in the footsteps of the fiery encounters that have defined this rivalry, with compelling individual and tactical battles across the pitch.
Argentina and England will meet in Atlanta on Wednesday for a place in the 2026 World Cup final, renewing one of football's fiercest and most enduring rivalries.
Edgardo Kueider's arrest in Paraguay in December 2024 led to his expulsion from the Senate, where he represented Entre Ríos Province.
YPF Energia Electrica SA, power-generation unit of Argentina’s state-run energy firm, files for a US initial public offering.
Former Kirchnerite officials Julio De Vido and José López sentenced to five years in prison for bribery and fraud in corruption case linked to Skanska engineering and construction company.
Defending champions' journey to the last four has been engulfed by online conspiracy theories claiming – without evidence – that the playing field has been tilted in their favour.
Every major footballing nation has fallen beneath his blade. All but one: England, the giant Lionel Messi will face for the first time on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
Hebe Casado, Mendoza's right-wing deputy governor, defends herself after being barred from bilateral meetings with the French Embassy; Official called France's football team "ill-mannered African team" following World Cup win over Paraguay, comments French Ambassador Romain Nadal says were unambiguously racist.
Argentina will meet England in Wednesday's semi-final, a day after France take on Spain in the other last-four tie.
