RUGBY SEVENS Argentina's rugby sevens team soars to new heights 14-03-2024 11:45 Nation’s all-conquering rugby sevens team is burning bright and its stars are making a name for themselves. by Dan Edwards
Sports Galatasaray secures star striker Mauro Icardi for three more years 31-07-2023 13:26 Following his impressive performance on loan last season, where he scored 22 goals and provided seven assists, Mauro Icardi contributed significantly to Galatasaray's victory in the 2022-2023 Turkish Super League season, with the club paying PSG €10 million in instalments over four years for his release.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING Argentina inks Paris Club debt agreements with three more nations 28-06-2023 12:12 Argentina signs three new accords to finalise restructuring of near-US$2-billion Paris Club debt; Agreements now inked with 15 out of 16 member nations, Japan only remaining holdout.
MESSI ON THE MOVE Report: Al Hilal officials in Paris to seal Messi deal 05-06-2023 09:44 Saudi delegation plans to meet Messi's father and agent, Jorge, with the aiming of completing the signing as soon as possible.
MESSI ON THE MOVE Messi future decision drawing near with Barça return hopes fading 02-06-2023 09:55 With Lionel Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain drawing to a close, the Argentine will soon reveal next move – but hopes of a romantic return to Barcelona are fading.
ARGENTINA CAPTAIN Apologetic Messi returns to training with PSG 08-05-2023 12:36 Argentina skipper returns to training with Paris Saint-Germain, six days after being dramatically suspended for taking an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
ARGENTINA CAPTAIN DISCIPLINED Messi says 'sorry' for Saudi trip after PSG suspension 05-05-2023 13:38 Lionel Messi has apologised to his teammates and Paris St Germain after being disciplined for an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
LEO'S NEXT DESTINATION? Barça, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Rosario.. where next for Lionel Messi? 03-05-2023 23:43 Argentina captain set to depart Paris St Germain when his contract expires at the end of June and the race for his signature is heating up.
MESSI ON THE MOVE PSG set for Messi divorce after suspending superstar 03-05-2023 13:09 Reports claim Lionel Messi's father has informed Paris St Germain that Argentine superstar will leave French side at the end of the season.
ARGENTINA CAPTAIN DISCIPLINED Messi disciplined by PSG for unauthorised Saudi Arabia trip 02-05-2023 16:15 Lionel Messi has likely played one of his last games for Paris St Germain after the French side slapped the Argentina captain with a ban following an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS Messi 'could not' currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss 19-04-2023 13:39 Barcelona would not be able to resign Lionel Messi given the club's current financial situation, says La Liga President Javier Tebas.
FOOTBALL Messi 'likely' to leave PSG at end of season, says club source 04-04-2023 12:56 Reports of a potential return to Barcelona pick up; Fans at Camp Nou chant Messi's name during clásico against Real Madrid, while French fans jeer the star in Paris.
MESSI BOOED IN PARIS Messi becomes a target for fan discontent in Paris 03-04-2023 14:37 A malaise has set in around Paris Saint-Germain, with a section of the club's support turning on Lionel Messi.
FOOTBALL Messi set for first PSG appearance since World Cup as contract talks go on 10-01-2023 17:17 Lionel Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue 1 clash on Wednesday.
ARGENTINA SKIPPER Reports: Lionel Messi 'verbally' agrees to stay at PSG 22-12-2022 02:12 Le Parisian and RMC Sport claim Lionel Messi will sit down with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi when he returns after his World Cup break.
DEBT TALKS Massa: Argentina has reached debt agreement with Paris Club 28-10-2022 15:50 Economy minister Sergio Massa says government has "successfully" reached an agreement with the Paris Club to restructure just under US$2 billion in debt.
DEBT TALKS Paris Club requires Argentina stick to IMF deal to rework debt 07-07-2022 14:20 Paris Club group of wealthy creditors says government must give assurances that it will comply with IMF deal if talks over restructuring of debt are to continue.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING Argentina formalises debt repayment deferment with Paris Club 31-05-2022 13:07 President Alberto Fernández's government reaches a deal with the Paris Club to postpone payments on more than US$2 billion of debt for more than two years.
SUPERSTAR SET TO UNITED STATES? Reports: Messi to move to MLS after PSG, acquire 35% of Inter Miami 17-05-2022 17:01 Multiple reports emerge that Argentine superstar is set to sign deal that would see him move to Inter Miami after his spell with Paris St Germain in a transfer that would see him acquire 35% of MLS club.
Alberto in Europe Fernandez relays Latin America's ‘concern’ over Ukraine war to Macron 13-05-2022 10:45 President Alberto Fernández ends his brief tour of Europe with a warm meeting with France’s newly re-elected leader Emmanuel Macron. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and global fall-out tops the agenda.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Alberto jabs at Cristina as he talks up opportunities in Europe 12-05-2022 16:00 President shows off his independent streak during tour of Spain, Germany and France as he criticises vice-president’s “partial view” of challenges facing Argentina. by James Grainger